Subject: Ready-to-wear clothing

A letter dated January 1, 1905, from Bernard Blau of the National Ladies Suit Co. in New York City to manufacturers, soliciting products for inclusion in his spring catalogue. The letter includes a lithograph of an "Auto Coat" and mentions his business address at 350 West 23rd Street.

This trade card advertises H. Strauss & Co., merchant tailors and dealers in ready-made clothing, located at 205 East Water Street (Ratbun House Block) in Elmira, New York. The front of the card (Image 1) features a simple design, likely focusing primarily on text to convey the business information. The back of the card is blank (Image 2). The card's design is consistent with late 19th-century advertising styles.

This circular trade card, approximately 5.25 inches in diameter, advertises Herman Friedman's ready-made garments. The front of the card features an illustration of two owls perched on what appears to be musical notes; the text "Two Owl'd Beats" is visible near the image. Below the image, the business name, address, and type of goods sold are printed: Herman Friedman's, 39 Chicago St., Coldwater, Michigan. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises J. W. Rosenthal & Co.'s ready-to-wear clothing. The front of the card depicts a young boy being fitted for a suit in what appears to be a retail establishment. The image is detailed and provides a glimpse into the clothing store's interior and atmosphere. The text on the front of the card prominently displays the business's address: 15 East Main Street. The back of the card features a full advertisement for a non-Jewish business, namely, C.R. Mabley's Mammoth Outfitting Establishment.

This trade card advertises J. W. Rosenthal & Co., purveyors of ready-to-wear clothing. The front of the card depicts a young boy being fitted for a suit by a tailor. The scene is detailed, showcasing the clothing and the fitting process. The address, 15 East Main Street, is prominently displayed. The back of the card contains a full advertisement. The image shows a drawing or painting style; the color palette isn't fully clear from the thumbnail, but the style seems consistent with the late 19th-century advertising.

This trade card, one of two in the record, advertises Liberman & Stevenson's, purveyors of fine custom and ready-made clothing. The front of the card depicts a humorous scene: a man is seated and his wife notices hair on his coat. The illustration is likely meant to highlight the superior quality of the clothing sold at the establishment. Below the image, the text clearly states the business name and the type of goods sold. The address, 9 Salina Street, is also prominently displayed. The back of this card is blank. The second card in this record shows the same information, but is a different image.

This trade card advertises Liberman & Stevenson's Wardrobe, a clothing store located at No. 9 Salina Street in Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of a woman sitting playfully on a man's lap, possibly suggesting a lighthearted or romantic atmosphere. They appear to be waiting for tea. The scene is depicted in a style typical of late 19th-century illustration. Below the image, the text advertises "Fine Custom and Ready Made Clothing." The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Lowenstein Bros., ready-made clothiers, located in Hagerstown, Maryland. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a milkman and a woman carrying a water barrel. The text "My Affinity" is prominently displayed above the illustration, and the text "Ready Made Clothiers" is displayed below. The business's location is identified as "Hamric House Block". The back of the card is blank. This card was displayed at a Library of Congress Exhibit in Cincinnati during 2005 (AJA).

This trade card advertises Solomon Levi's clothing store in Reading, Pennsylvania. The front of the card (Image 1) depicts a young girl in a pink dress holding a dog wearing a white collar. The text 'Headquarters for Ready-Made Clothing, Bargains' is prominently displayed, along with the address: 652 Penn St. The back of the card (Image 2) contains a full advertisement, though the details are not visible in the provided image. [Solomon Levi was buried in the Jewish Cemetery. His first wife, Amelia nee Sundheim, died September 25, 1880, at age 32. She was buried at the Hebrew Cemetery on Neversink Mt., Reading. She was survived by Solomon, a son (about 9 years old), and a daughter (about 6 years old). The 1880 census indicates that Hannah Sondheim was Amelia's sister. Hannah married her widowed brother-in-law, Solomon, after Amelia's death, and they had a son, Abraham, in 1886.]