Subject: Retail Trade

A calendar for April 1917, advertising daily sales at the Samuel & Jacob Lit market located at 8th and Filbert Streets in Philadelphia. Each day is marked in red as a 'special sale day'.

A calendar for January 1918, advertising daily sales at Lit Brothers department store, located at 8th and Filbert Streets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Each day is marked as a special sale day in red.

Die-cut label, circa 1870, in the shape of a derby hat, advertising H. Cohen, The One Price Clothier, Hatter & Furnisher in Salem, Ohio.

An advertisement for Lee Reineberg's Walk-Over Boot Shop located at 711 S. George St. in York, Pennsylvania. The advertisement features an image of a man and shoes. The date of publication is unknown.

Broadside advertisement for William Cohen, clothier, located at 62 Market Street, Parkersburg, West Virginia. The broadside features an image of men and boys and an ornate hat rack. It is printed on thin paper, measuring approximately 15" x 19" (visible area; actual size is likely double the width due to folding). The broadside shows signs of past cleaning and flattening. Circa 1885.

An advertisement for French, German, and English fancy and staple goods, buttons, cutlery, pipes, leather goods, etc., located at 91 Chambers and 73 Reade Streets. The advertisement is from circa 1885 and is found in Arc.MS.56, Volume 18, Page 20.

Advertisement for Lubow Bros., offering suits, topcoats, and overcoats at a single price of $12.75. The advertisement lists numerous local stores in six states and indicates a factory at 26 Washington Place, NYC. It is stamped "818 Liberty Ave. Pittsburgh". Undated.

An advertising booklet, titled "A. B. C. Guide," for Rothschild & Ehrenpfort, confectioners located in San Francisco, California. The booklet lists over 100 varieties of their "Fine Cream Works and Chocolate Goods" in alphabetical order, including candies such as Ambrosia Cream, Apricot Bonbons, Children's Delight, Olympic Bonbons, and Zante Currant Balls. It notes that goods are "Elegantly Packed in 5-Lb. Cartons" and made with "Best Materials and Finest Fruit Flavors." The cover features red ink on tan cardstock, with decorative Victorian-style borders, ornate typography, and a charming illustration of a bear holding a candy bar. The booklet also mentions that a complete catalog and a catalogue of Christmas goods were available. 3.

Broadside in Form of Currency - 1860's-70's Benjamin Shuman Advertising Facsimile Currency Patriotic Boy Flag & a Side wheeler with sails...21 South Main St., Providence, Rhode Island...Manufactuer/Wholesaler and Retailer of Clothing....successor to Louis Lewinson. Benjamin Shuman was Jewish, and his commercial and religious presence in mid-19th-century Providence is well-preserved in regional historical records. During the 1850s and 1860s, the bustling commercial district on South Main Street in Providence hosted several pioneering Jewish merchants. Benjamin Shuman operated a prominent retail clothing establishment here known as the "Clothing Bazaar". Historical documentation from Small State Big History reveals that Shuman purchased this store directly from Louis Lewisson, another foundational Jewish entrepreneur in Rhode Island. Under Lewisson, the shop became famous for issuing "advertising currency"-scrip designed to look like real bank notes to draw in customers. When Shuman bought the business, he modified the shop's original advertising woodcuts to explicitly feature Benjamin Shuman's name on the promotional handbills. He ran the shop successfully until selling it to Elisha W. Frank in the early 1860s. ] Benjamin Shuman belongs to the earliest wave of organized Jewish life in Providence. Rather than keeping his faith private, he was a vocal leader trying to build permanent communal infrastructure. His most notable documented actions include the 1857 Touro Fund Petition. On April 12, 1857, Benjamin Shuman and fellow merchant Abraham Wormser co-authored and sent a historic letter to Rabbi Isaac Leeser of Philadelphia. Leeser was the premier traditional Jewish leader in the United States and editor of the prominent Jewish monthly The Occident. In the letter, Shuman and Wormser formally inquired if the late philanthropist Judah Touro had left any bequeathed funds to assist small, emerging congregations in building a permanent house of Jewish worship. Furthermore, regarding his involvement in the founding community circle, Shuman is explicitly named in the Rhode Island Jewish Historical Notes on the exclusive ledger of the original "ten heads of families". These individuals were the primary Jewish residents who established the secular and religious footprint for the Providence Jewish community before the massive late-19th-century migrations

An advertising envelope for Jos. Louchheim & Co., located at 314 and 316 Market Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The envelope is dated April 23, 1884. The envelope's contents are no longer present.

This metal lunchbox served as an advertising give-away for Cohen & Brumberg One Price Clothiers, who operated in Salem, Ohio, and Ironton, Ohio, around 1885. The lunchbox features a bail handle with a wooden grip and an interior that includes a tray and a glass thermos. The lid is prominently embossed with the business name "COHEN & BRUMBERG," "ONE PRICE CLOTHIERS," and their locations "SALEM O. AND IRONTON OH," set within a decorative, rectangular border. The metal construction shows wear consistent with its age. 3.

An advertising mirror for Hersch's Fashion Shop, located at 26 Broad Street in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The mirror features the shop's name and address, along with the phrase "Birth Jems." The exact date of the mirror is unknown, but it's likely from the early to mid-20th century based on the style. The mirror is part of the Judaica Americana Collection.

Cardboard advertising mirror for Max Rich's business in Naples, New York. Undated.

An advertising mirror for N. Snellenburg & Co. department store in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The mirror features the store's address: FIFTH, SOUTH & PASSYUNK AVE.; and the notation 'G.P.M.C. OTHERS 30%;'. The date is unknown, but based on other materials in the collection, it is estimated to be circa 1910.

An advertising mirror for Rothstein's Department Store located at 600 Washington Street. The mirror features a large picture of the store. The date is unknown, but based on the style, it is likely from the late 19th or early 20th century.

An advertising mirror for Blumenthal's Bargain Store in Sebewaing, Michigan. The mirror features pink cardboard and likely depicts the store's offerings. The exact date of creation is unknown, but it is estimated to be around 1900 based on contextual clues.

An advertising mirror for Kaufmann & Baer department store in Pittsburgh. The mirror features a prominent image of the store and the tagline "Pittsburgh's Greatest Store." Kaufmann's was founded in Pittsburgh in 1871 by Jacob and Isaac Kaufmann as a small men's store. In 1877, they moved downtown to a location known as "The Big Store." In the first half of the 20th century, Edgar J. Kaufmann owned the store. Kaufmann & Baer was founded by cousins of the original Kaufmann's founders. The date of this mirror is unknown, but is likely from the early to mid-20th century, given the context of the Kaufmann family's ownership and the store's prominence.

An advertising mirror produced by Menter, Rosenbloom & Co. of East Rochester, New York. The mirror depicts a child praying by a chair. The business's address, 68 & 70 Main Street, is included. The date of manufacture is unknown.

An advertising mirror featuring a metamorphic smile/frown face, associated with Levi's Department Store. The date of creation is unknown. The physical object is located in Ms. Coll. 1410, M, Box 4.

An advertising mirror produced by Meyers Bros. in Geneva, New York. The mirror advertises a price guarantee, promising a $1000 donation to charity if they deviate by 5 cents from their prices since opening on March 10th, 1895. Undated, likely late 19th or early 20th century.

An advertising pin for the Arcade $2.00 Hat Box in Cleveland, Ohio. The pin features a large wolf and the address 363 Superior St. and 39 Colonial Arcade. The text on the pin also includes 'ONE QUALITY ONE PRICE'. The date is unknown.

An alarm clock manufactured by W.M. Gilbert with the inscription "A. Cohen Jeweler York, PA" on the face. The clock has two peg legs and is marked with a patent date of 1898 on the back. The clock is part of the Judaica Americana Collection at the University of Pennsylvania.

Trade card advertising Alper's Cigar Store. The card indicates that cigars are sold for 5 cents. The card dates from circa 1900. Physical location: Ms. Coll. 1410, M, Box 3, Folder 15.

Autograph letter signed by Maurice Guggenheimer of Guggenheimer & Co., a dry goods merchant in Lynchburg, Virginia, to Creasy & Brother. Written on October 2, 1872, the letter discusses an order and goods sent. The letter is on Guggenheimer & Co.'s letterhead.

Billhead for the Baltimore Bargain House, established in 1880, located at 204-220 West Baltimore Street. The billhead also mentions a clothing factory at 10 & 12 Howard Street. This item is from a larger collection of financial records and correspondence. Date: December 15, 1898.

Check signed by Benjamin Altman, dated December 5, 1905. Altman's small dry goods store, opened in New York City in 1865, became the third largest in the city during his lifetime. The store was incorporated in 1913.

This billhead from A. Bernhard & Co., Manufacturing Jewelers located at 2 Maiden Lane, New York, is dated December 21, 1887. It documents items bought by Mrs. H. E. Canfield, with the total amount due listed as $12.85. The bill details various jewelry items, including "Dia Ring" and "Dia Bur." The billhead features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name, a decorative diamond-shaped logo on the left listing specialties such as "DIAMONDS and Precious Stones," "FINE ONYX & PEARL WORK," "ROSE DIAMOND MONOGRAMS," "FINE BADGES," and "Fine Solid Work of Every Description Made to Order." A prominent red stamped crown-like emblem is also visible on the document. 3.

A billhead from A. Bernhard & Co., Manufacturing Jewelers, located at 2 Maiden Lane, New York, NY, dated December 20, 1887. This invoice documents a transaction with Mrs. H. E. Canfield for the purchase of one gold chain and one ruby pin, priced at $5.50 and $7.42 respectively, totaling $12.92. The billhead features an ornate company logo depicting a stylized 'AB&Co.' within a diamond shape, and uses decorative Victorian-style lettering for the business name and services. A red ink stamp overlaid on the document indicates "PAID FEB 20 1888 A. BERNHARD & CO.".

This billhead from A. Cohen & Co., manufacturers of lace goods, rufflings, ladies' bows, and scarfs, details a transaction with Mssrs. M. C. Hood & Co. on September 1, 1873. The items purchased include multiple quantities of "Plaiting" at various prices, totaling $57.00. The terms of the transaction are noted as "30 Days 5%." The billhead features the business name in a prominent, stylized font and includes the address "319 Canal Street, bet. Mercer & Greene Sts." 3.

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This billhead from Ackerman, Block & Co. in San Francisco, dated April 20, 1883, details a transaction with S. Chielovich & Co. for various household and mercantile goods. Ackerman, Block & Co. is identified as importers of "Crockery, Glassware, Plated Ware, Cutlery, Lamps, Kerosene Goods, House Furnishing Goods, Clocks, Etc." The billhead lists numerous items such as punch tumblers, sherries, med & ales, honey mitchels, bar tumblers, bars, thins, fancies, cut caraffes, Derby liqueures, cordials, bittertubes, pedral paid pears, singes, buggy bar rd chgs, car kerosene, eng bottled, and Chaguagh glasses, with their respective quantities and prices. The total amount for the transaction is 185.5960. The document features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business names and a notice at the top stating, "OUR GOODS BEING PACKED BY EXPERIENCED PACKERS, NO CLAIMS FOR BREAKAGE CAN BE MADE." 3.

A billhead from Ansel Hecht, a manufacturer and patentee of plaited and fluted trimmings, located at 54 Lispenard Street, New York. Dated April 29, 1873, the invoice is addressed to M. C. Hood & Co. and lists purchases including "Steel Plaits" and "Cascade" trimmings, totaling $19.15. The document features ornate Victorian-style script for the date and the buyer's name, along with a decorative arrow motif enclosing "TRADE MARK." The business name and description are prominently displayed in a clear, bold serif font. **3.

This billhead from Auerbach & Bro., located in Helena, Montana, dated November 24, 1873, details a transaction with Mss Davis & Wallace. The item listed is "5 Case Coal Oil 50 gall a 70d" for a total of $37.50. Auerbach & Bro. are described as importers and dealers in foreign and domestic groceries, wholesale liquor dealers, cigars, teas, Yankee notions, saddles, and leather. The billhead features a decorative vignette of a sailing ship and includes a 'BOUGHT' stamp. 3.

An invoice from B. Feldmann & Co., dealers in fine family groceries and provisions, located at No. 350 King Street, between Society and George, in Charleston, SC. Dated August 19, 1889, the billhead is addressed to M. Simmons, Milly & Co., detailing a transaction for $1.00. The item features ornate Victorian-style typography for the business name and services, and a decorative border on the left side lists a wide range of grocery products available, including hams, bacon, coffee, tea, sugar, and various liquors. The document also states, "BILLS NOT PAID IN THIRTY DAYS, WILL BE CHARGED INTEREST."

This billhead from Ballin Brothers, Manufacturers of Shirts, Drawers, &c., located at Nos. 12 & 14 Walker Street, New York, dated August 7, 1882, records a transaction with M. H. H. Underwood. The transaction details include the purchase of 240 9/12 dozen white shirts at a price of $9.25 each, totaling $89.42. The item features prominent ornate script for the business name and "Bought of", as well as a small decorative trade mark logo, possibly a beehive, on the left side. 3.

This billhead from Ben S. Greensfelder, a wholesale and retail dealer in picture frames, chromos, engravings, looking-glasses, easels, lamps, vases, and wall-brackets and novelties, details items purchased by Mrs. Hugg on April 1, 1891. The transaction lists one 22x28 silver frame for $1.00, one 19x24 silver frame for $1.00, and two 8x10 items for $0.50 each, totaling $3.00. The billhead indicates "Recd. Payment" and is signed "B. S. Greensfelder". The document features a decorative "Bought of" graphic to the left of the business name and ornate lettering for the business title, typical of late 19th-century commercial design.

This billhead from Benjamin Green, a dealer in carpetings, window shades, and oil cloths, records a transaction with Mr. B. E. Sharp in Philadelphia on June 17, 1864. The bill details the purchase of 2 pairs of window shades for $8.00. The item features standard print for the business details, location (No. 33 North Second Street, opposite Christ Church), and itemized list, with ornate script used for the date, buyer's name, and the "Rec'd Payment" notation, which is signed by B. Skresky on behalf of Benjamin Green. 3.

This billhead from Bernhard Mayer, & Co., Manufacturers of Varnishes and Japans, located at 80 Beekman Street, New York, is dated April 21, 1865. The bill details a transaction with Mrs. Caroline Strack of York, PA, for the purchase of "10 Galls No 1 Varn" at $23.50 and "Reg 50 Galls 50" for $2.50, summing to $26.00. The stated total amount of the transaction is $21.45. The document features ornate Victorian-style cursive lettering for the business name, buyer's name, and city, along with printed grid lines for ledger entries. A note at the top indicates, "All complaints to be made in writing within thirty days after receipt of goods."

This billhead from Berry & Angerman, wholesale and retail dealers in Boots and Shoes, Clothing, Furnishing Goods, Blankets, Hats, etc., records a transaction with Mr. Tompkins in Leadville, Colorado, dated November 1, 1888. The item listed is "1 Pr Miss Jr. son" for a total of 50 cents, marked as paid on October 5th. The document features ornate script for the buyer's name and the location/date, with bold lettering for the business name and product categories. Ruled lines are present for itemizing purchases. The payment is signed by "Berry & Angerman." **3.

This billhead, dated February 16, 1877, records a transaction between Cahn, Wampold & Co.'s Clothing Department and M. Rohrbaugh & Moore of Kinmundy, IL. Cahn, Wampold & Co. is identified as Manufacturers and Jobbers of Clothing & Woolens, located at 56, 58, 60 & 62 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL. The document itemizes various clothing articles such as suits, vests, and pants, listing quantities and individual prices, culminating in a total amount for the goods purchased. The billhead features elegant script for the business name and transaction details, with a prominent "Clothing Department" header and disclaimers about returns and claims. The overall design reflects the sophisticated commercial stationery of the late 19th century. The item notes that the business was recovering from the Great Chicago Fire of October 8, 1871. **3.

This billhead records a transaction where Cahn, Wampold & Co., operating as a "Clothing Department" and "Jobbers of Goods for Men's Wear and Manufacturers of Clothing," sold "1 Suit to order" for $22.00 to Miss Rohrbough & Moore of Kinmundy, IL, on September 21, 1870. The item features prominent ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and header, with a clear address and terms of sale ("TERMS CASH Unless settled by Note").

This billhead from Cohen & Stern, Importers and Jobbers of Hosiery, Notions, and White Goods, records a transaction with Messrs. Jones Bros. in Baltimore, Maryland, dated December 5, 1889. The item lists the sale of 13 dozen muffs at $1.50 per dozen and 7 dozen of another item (likely muffs, based on the context) at $1.00 per dozen. The total amount is $2.50, with a calculation error that leads to a corrected total of $2.45. The billhead features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and a distinctive company logo depicting a flag with text "AUCTION JOBS A SPECIALTY" and "ONE PRICE HOUSE." The document includes terms of sale: "Net 30 days" and "2 percent off 10 days," and is stamped "PAID" with the date "DEC 5 1889."

This billhead from D. Crehange & Co., Wholesale Clothiers in Syracuse, New York, dated May 25, 1882, details a transaction with Mr. G. E. Brooks. The invoice includes the purchase of 1 pair of pants for $7.50, and 6 boys' suits for $36.00, along with additional boys' suits totaling $13.50, for a grand total of $57.00. A handwritten note indicates that 3 pieces were sent in exchange for items Mr. Brooks sent. The billhead features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the company name, a "BOUGHT OF" banner, decorative star embellishments, and states that extra-sized garments are a specialty. It also includes a clause about damage claims within five days of receipt. 3.

This billhead, dated October 16, 1882, documents a transaction between Dessar, Wise & Co., Manufacturers of Clothing, located in New York, NY, and Mrs. J. Brooks of Waterloo, NY. The itemized transaction lists "Suits" with a total amount of $193.50. The document features ornate Victorian-style script lettering for the business name, "Bought of," and the buyer's name. It also includes the business's addresses at 452 Broadway and 14, 16, 18 Crosby Street, and the phrase "People's Line" printed at the bottom. 3.

This billhead documents a transaction from Dreyfus, Marx & Co., Booksellers and Stationers of Memphis, Tennessee, to Mr. Jno. Freeman on February 3, 1887. The itemized list includes purchases such as 100 "Large Batch," 1 "White Heads," 1 "Crate 1' Dish," 32 "D.E. Ledgers," and other unspecified items, totaling 12.09. The billhead features an ornate Victorian-style logo for "DREYFUS, MARX & CO." and prominently states their business as "WHOLESALE BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONERS," also noting "Wrapping Paper, Paper Bags and Printing a Specialty." It includes conditions of sale: "Positively no Reclamations Allowed unless made within Five Days after receipt of Goods. All Goods Shipped at the Risk of Purchaser." 3.

This billhead from the Eagle Pencil Company, dated May 27, 1884, records a transaction with W. H. Crossman & Bro. for "J Drop 64" items, totaling 115 units at a price of $3.50, for a total of $14.99. The terms of the sale were "1% 10 day," with all bills to be settled in 30 days by cash or note. The item features an ornate Victorian-style script for the company name, location, and date. It includes an illustrated company logo depicting an eagle holding "EAGLE PENCILS" in its talons. The billhead also advertises prize medals won in London (1862) and Paris (1867), and notes the "Highest Award at Centennial Exhibition -for- 'Cheapness & Good Quality.'" 3.

This billhead from Eliel Brothers, a general merchandise store in Dillon, Montana, details purchases made by R. C. Halliday on August 1, 1889. The transaction lists various items, including cloth paper, thread, muslin, cambric, ribbon, skylight shades, curtain cord, and a table cloth, along with a balance brought forward from July and an entry for dry goods. The billhead features an ornate heading with "BOUGHT OF ELIEL BROTHERS" and specifies their offerings: "CLOTHING, DRY GOODS, CARPETS, WALL PAPERS, BOOTS, SHOES, HATS & CAPS, BLANKETS, QUILTS and GENTLEMEN'S FURNISHINGS." The document includes ruled lines for accounting.

This billhead details multiple purchases made by R. C. Halliday from Eliel Brothers, a general store in Dillon, Montana, specializing in clothing, dry goods, carpets, and various household and apparel items. The transactions span from March 3 to June 20, 1891, and include goods such as white wraps, crochet cotton, ribbons, embroidery silk, socks, calico, and crash, with a listed return of dry goods on June 13. The total amount is 19.09. The document features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and a decorative border, characteristic of late 19th-century commercial stationery. **3.

This billhead from Ely, Oberholser & Co., dealers in foreign and domestic dry goods, details a transaction with J. & S. S. Durland, dated October 1, 1869. The item lists various dry goods with quantities and prices, amounting to a total of $1253.93. The document features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and an embossed circular stamp stating "NO GOODS TO BE RETURNED UNLESS THEY ARE DAMAGED." 3.

This billhead from Emil Calman & Co., Manufacturers of Varnishes & Japans, located at 299 Pearl St, New York, NY, is dated August 6, 1883. It records the sale of varnishes to Mr. A. A. Crain of Monticello, NY, including 75 gallons of Brown Japan, 40 gallons of No. 1 S. Furniture varnish, and 5 gallons of No. 1 Coach varnish, for a total of $20.35. The item features an ornate, detailed company logo with a shield displaying various varnish types (Coach Body, Carriage, Furniture, Damar, Shellac, Brown & Black, Japan) and stylized "Varnishes & Japans" text within an elaborate banner design, characteristic of Victorian-era commercial lithography. The document includes a note that "All complaints to be made in writing within thirty days after receipt of goods" and that the "goods ordered through Your favor are Shipped per Erie R.R." 3.

This billhead from F. Mandlebaum, Importer and Dealer in Fine Wines and Liquors located at 312 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, California, dated March 22, 1878, records a transaction for B. Brignole of Sutter Creek. The items purchased include three cases of pint flask whiskey and other unspecified liquors. The document specifies "Terms Cash, Payable in U.S. Gold Coin." Visually, the billhead features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and description, along with decorative graphic elements, including a logo stating "Bought of" and elaborate borders around the business name. 3.

A billhead from F. Siegel & Bros., manufacturers of cloaks, suits, and under garments, located at 185, 187, & 189 Madison St., Corner Fifth Ave., Chicago. Dated November 3, 1880, the document records a transaction with C. Rohrbaugh of Kinmundy, IL, listing quantities and prices for dolmans and cloaks. The total amount for the transaction is 66. A handwritten note on the billhead indicates that "in cloak box 18 stands for 18 years we have not the same goods in 3436; let us know if we shall send 9 box 18 yrs. 1 Dolman x 38 & 4 to follow." The billhead features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and a lithographic illustration of a factory building.

This billhead records a transaction from Fralick & Sherman, wholesale and retail dealers in leather and findings, to M. A. Skiff on January 27, 1874, in Buffalo, NY. The item purchased is "1 doz Rolled White" for $8.75. The billhead features an engraved logo advertising "Last & Boot Tree Manufacturer" and "Oil & Currier's Tools," with ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and details.

This billhead records a transaction where Frank & Sichel, a dry goods and clothing merchant in San Antonio, Texas, sold one piece of oil carpet for $17.50 to M. Ferdinand Hahn on February 12, 1875, with payment confirmed on March 1, 1875. The document features an advertisement for Clark's O.N.T. Spool Cotton, described as "unequalled for Hand or Machine Sewing," and a note that "Milward's Needles are the best." The typography is typical of the late 19th century, with a clear, functional layout for business transactions. 3.

This billhead from Frank Brothers & Co., Clothiers & Jobbers of Men's Wear, records a transaction with Mess. Aliralt & Co. on June 7, 1878. The item listed is "1 Trick Tonder" for $16.12. The document features an ornate Victorian-style masthead for "FRANK BROTHERS & CO." with decorative typography, identifying the business as "CLOTHIERS & JOBBERS of MEN'S WEAR," and a standard ruled ledger format. Terms for cash and discounts are printed at the top left. 3.

This billhead records a transaction where N. S. Trowbridge & Co. bought fancy goods and Yankee notions from Frankenthal & Co. in San Francisco, California, on June 14, 1877. The items listed on the invoice include "1/2 dz Camel", "1 dz indel Cuffs", and other illegible goods, totaling $16.99. The billhead explicitly states, "This Bill of Goods is sold for GOLD COIN. Silver taken at current rate of Discount." The item features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business names and categories, with decorative borders enclosing product offerings such as Hosiery, Gloves, Suspenders, Handkerchiefs, Neck Ties, Stationery, Cutlery, Pipes, Musical Instruments, Perfumery, Playing Cards, and Clarke's Notions. **3.

This billhead for Gans & Klein, dated August 30, 1875, details a transaction for "Mr. A. M. Hollus" in Helena, Montana Territory. Gans & Klein are identified as "IMPORTERS, MANUFACTURERS AND DEALERS IN Fashionable Clothing, Gent's Furnishing Goods, Hats, Boots, and Shoes, Hydraulic Hose, Rubber Clothing, California Blankets, Etc., Etc., Etc." The item features an ornate, stylized company logo for "Gans & Klein" with decorative Victorian-style lettering. It also notes an "OFFICE IN New York, 66 & 68 THOMAS STREET." The billhead includes terms for reporting claims ("ALL claims must be reported within five days after receipt of goods") and shipping goods ("Goods shipped at purchaser's risk"), as well as terms regarding interest. The date "Helena, M. T. Aug. 30, 1875" is handwritten at the top, along with the buyer's name.

This billhead from Greenhood, Bohm & Co., Importers and Dealers in Clothing and Gents' Furnishing Goods, is addressed to Mr. James S. Davis and dated December 29, 1879. It details a transaction including items such as "Shot," "drawers," "Socks," and "gloves," with quantities and prices listed, totaling $10.35. The document features an elegant, ornate script for the date and buyer's name, bold capital lettering for the business name, and descriptive text outlining the business's offerings. Smaller print indicates branch offices in New York City and San Francisco. The item is characterized by pink and blue ruled lines typical of accounting documents of the period. 3.

This billhead from Greenhood, Bohm & Co., Manufacturers' Agents for Havana & Domestic Cigars and Jobbers in Smokers' Articles, records a transaction dated October 20, 1883. The item was sold to H. D. Claflin & Co. for a total of $9.35, likely for cigars or smokers' articles. The business was located at No. 18 Vesey Street in New York. The billhead features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name, a decorative rule below the address, and printed text detailing their business. A diagonal overstamp reads "GREENHOOD, BOHM & CO. HELENA, MONTANA." 3.

This billhead from December 22, 1880, records a transaction from Greensfelder, Rosenthal & Co., manufacturers and jobbers of boots and shoes located at 105 & 107 Wabash Avenue, Chicago. The item is addressed to M. Dworak and Beckman in Oakdale, Nebraska, and lists a quantity of "19½ Doz. men's Bkce. Arat" with a 25% discount, totaling 18. The document notes "No claims for damage and shortage will be allowed Unless made within TEN DAYS after receipt of goods" and "Accounts are subject to sight draft when due, and draw interest at 10 percent from maturity." Terms are "30 days net" with a "10 [days] 1 per cent. discount." The billhead features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the company name and a decorative banner proclaiming "Manufacturers and Jobbers OF BOOTS AND SHOES." **3.

This billhead, dated November 26, 1881, records a transaction between Gutman Brothers, importers of hosiery, gloves, and men's furnishing goods located at 424 & 426 Broadway, New York, and buyer H.W. Underwood. The item details handwritten purchases of goods such as "B/hose" and "red o/ges," including quantities and prices. The document features ornate Victorian-style script for the business name, location, and the phrase "Bought of," while other text like the address and terms ("No Goods to be returned unless for IMPERFECTION," "Terms Net Cash") are in standard print. The billhead includes ruled lines typical of accounting documents from the period. **3.

This itemized billhead was issued by H. Wertheimer (originally Seldner & Co.), Dealers in Dry Goods, located at No. 13 Main Street in Norfolk, Virginia, to Msrs. Drew, Pretlow, & Co. on June 6, 1867. The bill details a transaction for various dry goods, including "Cal. Print," "Summer Drill," "Duck," "Lawns," "Prints," "Coats Spools," "Cotton Hdkfs," and "Pr Shoes," with corresponding quantities, unit prices, and extended totals. The total amount due is $102.89, which includes freight charges. The document features ornate script for the buyer's name and the location, and standard serif font for the seller's business details. The printed business name "SELDNER & CO." is enclosed within a decorative border and has been crossed out, with "H. Wertheimer" handwritten above it, indicating a change in business name or management. A clause regarding claims is printed at the top. The verso contains handwritten notes including "Unpaid Seldner & Co. Bill." 3.

This billhead for Hirshkind, Parker & Co., manufacturers and jobbers of Men's, Youths' & Boys' Clothing, records a transaction dated June 14, 1876. The invoice is made out to Adams Goodrich & Co. of Fair Haven, VT, for 10 "Cans pants" priced at $0.50 each, totaling $5.00, with an overall total of $5.50. The billhead features an elaborate engraving of the Hirshkind, Parker & Co. building at 463, 465 & 467 Broadway, New York, formerly occupied by Lord & Taylor. It includes ornate Victorian-style lettering for the company name and details, along with terms of sale and cash discount information.

This billhead from Hirshkind, Parker & Co., Manufacturers and Jobbers of Men's, Youths' & Boys' Clothing, located at 80 & 82 White Street, First Building East of Broadway, New York, NY, is addressed to H. I. Foster & Co. of Marilla, NY. Dated April 29, 1871, the invoice details the purchase of clothing items including "Case Cock Suits," "Dozen Pants," "Cas Youth Suits," "Case Suits," and "Case Pants." The item features decorative Victorian-style lettering for the company name and product description, with printed and handwritten details of the transaction.

This billhead from Hoffman and Co., importers and wholesale dealers in fancy goods, embroideries, ribbons, laces, millinery, and white goods, is dated August 29, 1885. The transaction lists the sale of "6 yds. col. Silk White" for a total of $21 to Rosenberg Bro. The item specifies that it is "Payable in U. S. Gold Coin." The billhead features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and a decorative framed illustration on the left side, detailing their offerings of "Gents' & Ladies' Furnishing Goods, Dress Trimmings, Hair Nets, HOSIERY!"

This billhead from I. Modry & Co., Manufacturers of Lace Goods, Novelties, &c., located at 27 & 29 Lispenard St., New York, NY, records a transaction on June 10, 1882, with H. Underwood. The transaction details various items, including "Dogties," with quantities and prices listed, totaling $14.98. The document features ornate script for the business name and the phrase "Bought of," along with decorative lines and handwritten entries for the purchased goods. The header also states "MODRY & CO. SUCCESSORS TO J. MODRY." **3.

This billhead from I. Scheier & Co., the Plattsburgh Cigar Factory, records the sale of 300 Clear Havana Cigars for $25.50 to Mr. C. N. Williams on September 30, 1874. The document includes a note to "Please give 300 cigars to Mr Putnam." The billhead features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name, a decorative border, and a prominent header stating "Plattsburgh Cigar Factory Established 1863." I. Scheier & Co. is identified as manufacturers and wholesale and retail dealers in cigars, tobacco, pipes, fire works, and fancy goods. 3.

This billhead from Israel Blitz & Son, Manufacturers of Window Glass in Detroit, Michigan, is dated September 18, 1880. It records a sale to Mr. Turk Bros. of Pontiac, MI, for various sizes of window glass (10x16 SSA, 10x18, and 9x13). The bill details quantities and prices for each type of glass, totaling $49.00, with a paid amount of $19.60 noted as "Paid by draft." The billhead features an ornate banner logo for "Israel Blitz & Son" and prominent, decorative block lettering for "WINDOW GLASS." It also includes the inscription "DETROIT CITY GLASS WORKS" at the top and outlines the company's terms, factory locations (Del Rey, Wayne Co.), and office/warehouse address (Foot of Woodward Avenue).

This billhead from J. Alexander & Co., Importers & Dealers in Clothing, Boots & Shoes, Blankets, Tobacco, and Yankee Notions, located at 310 & 312 Sansome Street, Corner Halleck, in H. M. Newhall’s Building, San Francisco, California, is dated September 20, 1866. It serves as an invoice to Mr. A. Cohn & Co. for a variety of goods, including coats, jumpers, vests, pants, shirts, drawers, and carpet bags. The total amount due is $389.50, explicitly stated as payable in U.S. Gold Coin. The billhead features a prominent printed advertisement on the left margin detailing the categories of goods sold, and the business name is rendered in ornate Victorian-style lettering. The names Leo Ash and Jacob Ash are also printed at the top of the document. 3.

This billhead from J. Coblentz, operating as "Camiseria Elegante" (Elegant Shirtmaker), is addressed to Señor Adolfo Payres in Mexico City and dated February 17, 1870. The transaction details the purchase of five shirts (Camisas), three pairs of underpants (Calzoncillos), two ties (Corbatas), and four handkerchiefs (Pañuelos), totaling 14.6 units of currency. The item features a prominent lithographic illustration of the "Camiseria Elegante" storefront at Calle de la Palma, No. 11, showing customers and staff. The design includes ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and decorative flourishes typical of the period.

This billhead from J. Mandlebaum & Sons, successors to Stern & Mandlebaum, details a transaction with M. Cutter, Kingston & Co. dated October 16, 1885, in Hartford, Connecticut. The invoice lists various fancy goods and notions, including safety pins, damask, cupboard braid, fancy edge braid, bone crochet hooks, tape measures, ladies silk goods, red working cotton, Ruth file counts, Art, mending cotton, and Woolly Dell Germantown yarn, along with their respective quantities, unit prices, and extended totals. The billhead features prominent, ornate Victorian-style typography for the business names, a small decorative emblem for "Telephone Connection," and a printed statement that "All Claims to be made within Five Days from Receipt of Goods." **3.

This billhead from J. Schreiber, Bedding and Furniture, located at 121 and 123 Sansome Street in San Francisco, details a transaction with Messrs A. Cohn & Co. dated October 16, 1867. The invoice lists various bedding items purchased, including 6 Double Pulu Beds for $60.00, 6 3/4 Pulu Beds for $48.00, 6 Single Pulu Beds for $30.00, 12 1/2 Pillows for $12.00, and Burlap for $3.00, totaling $149.00. The item features a decorative red lithograph on the left depicting a bed and two figures, advertising "PULU. CURLED HAIR, MOSS, TOW, EXCELSIOR TWINE, FURNITURE SPRINGS, Red Lace, Ticking, Etc." The business name "J. SCHREIBER" is printed in ornate Victorian-style lettering, and the document includes ruled lines for itemization. 3.

This billhead from J. Switzer, a wholesale and retail dealer in Helena, Montana, dated September 1, 1879, details a transaction with Mrs. Ike Greenhood. The bill includes entries for 1 gallon of Rhine Wines, 1/2 gallon of Whiskey, and 1 bottle of Brandy, totaling $8.25. The billhead features an elaborate, ornate design characteristic of the Victorian era, including decorative typography and borders. A central lithographic illustration depicts a multi-story building labeled "WHOLESALE LIQUORS & CIGARS," presumably the business premises, surrounded by text advertising "Wines, Liquors, Cigars, Bar-Glassware, etc." and "Straight Kentucky Whiskeys a Specialty." The establishment date "ESTABLISHED 1866" is also prominently displayed. 3.

This billhead from Jacob Mitchell, a manufacturer of Ladies', Misses' And Children's Sewed Shoes at 919 North Fourth Street, St. Louis, Missouri, is dated July 27, 1881. It records a sale to Penningroth, Schreiber & Co. for various types of footwear including "Power Grain Tie", "Slippers", "Calf", and "Apron" shoes, listed with quantities and prices. The total amount due for the transaction is calculated. The item features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and product description, with a small decorative element above the location. 3.

This billhead from June 21, 1887, documents the sale of 500 bags for $15 by Joseph Levy, a dealer in new and second-hand bags located at 46 Clay Street, San Francisco, to Wadhams & Elliott. The item is marked as a "Duplicate." The billhead displays ornate script for "San Francisco" and the buyer's name, bold block lettering for the business description ("NEW AND SECOND-HAND BAGS"), a small circular seal with "BOUGHT" inside, and decorative flourishes surrounding the address. The printing information indicates it was produced by Chas. Levy, 1202 Mason St.

A billhead from Joseph Schiffman, a dealer in dry goods, groceries, and crockery, located in Gainesville, Alabama, dated October 1, 1877. The bill details a statement of account for Mifs Josiah Wrenn, listing purchases made between February and September 1877, including women's shoes, a water bucket, children's hose, and glass shoes, with a total of $5.25 for these listed items. The item features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and location, a decorative "BOUGHT OF" logo, and various decorative borders and lines typical of the period. Handwritten notes indicate payment was received on October 7, 1877.

This billhead from Julius King Optical Co., Manufacturers, dated January 29, 1889, records the sale of "1 francisco lens" for 25 cents to Mrs. Heuer of Uniontown, PA. The transaction originated in Cleveland, OH. The item features a prominent and detailed graphic of an eye with radiating light, ornate Victorian-style lettering for the company name, and includes the names of several associated individuals.

A billhead from Julius Loewenthal, a dealer in small wares, dress, and cloak trimmings, located at 62 White Street, New York. Dated September 3, 1873, it records a transaction with Messrs. M. C. Hood & Co. The invoice details various items sold, including "Ball Butts," "black silk," "Norma Roses," and "Shoe Collars," with quantities and prices for each. The document features the business name "JULIUS LOEWENTHAL" prominently displayed in ornate lettering, along with a list of products like "Pearl Buttons," "Guipure Laces," and "Worsted Embroideries." The terms of sale indicate discounts for early payment. 3.

This billhead documents a transaction from Kingsbacher Bros., Manufacturers and Jobbers of Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silverware, and Optical Goods, located at 132 Wood Street, Pittsburgh, PA, to Mr. & Mrs. Hunt of Uniontown, PA, dated May 15, 1883. The transaction includes items such as a "Nickel Cricket" and "Gold Band Rings," with a total sum due. A handwritten note indicates receipt of 1/2 oz of "701 G.B. Rings" and describes them as "entirely new." The document specifies "Net 30 days" as terms. The billhead features an elaborate lithographic illustration of the Kingsbacher Bros. building and ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and product categories, presented within decorative banners. An accompanying envelope is also present, printed with the business name and address. 3.

This billhead records a transaction between wholesale dealers L. & S. Hecht of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and J. S. Stiller on May 12, 1852. L. & S. Hecht, located at 109 North Third Street, specialized in hosiery, gloves, trimmings, and small wares. The bill details the sale of various items, including "Reading," "Hatchet," "Calles," "Knitting Yarn," and "Calk Spool," totaling "3 39". The document features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name, along with decorative borders and classical 19th-century typography for the address and item descriptions. **3.

This billhead from L. Levenson & Co., Manufacturers and Jobbers of Clothing, located at 548 & 550 Broadway, New York, is dated February 10, 1888. It details a transaction for Mr. Jos. Brooks of Waterloo, NY. The invoice lists five distinct clothing items, each with a quantity of one, priced at 3.50, 3.75, 3.75, 4.00, and 3.75, for a total of 18.75. The document features a decorative banner-style company logo for "L. LEVENSON & CO." with "MANUFACTURERS AND JOBBERS OF CLOTHING" specified below it. The date and buyer's name are written in an ornate script, typical of late 19th-century commercial stationery. 3.

This billhead from LAS CIEN MIL CAMISAS, VIUDA LEVY É HIJA, located at Calle de la Palma No. 15, Mexico City, dated November 17, 1870, details a transaction with Sr. Dn. Adolfo Payro. The items listed include 3 camisas (shirts), 4 sabanas (sheets), 7 camisas (shirts), 4 calzoncillos (underpants), 2 paraguas (umbrellas), and 2 corbatas (ties), totaling 62.5. The document features a lithographic illustration of the store front with customers outside, ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name, and decorative borders. 3.

This billhead from Lewis Schiele & Co., Importers of Wove Corsets &c., dated April 5, 1873, documents a sale to M. C. Hood & Co. in Boston. The transaction includes "3 Doz. w/ribbed Corsets," "2 Do." of another type, "Laces," an additional 17% charge, and "Stonington Line" charges, totaling $80.44. The terms are "Cash 30 days." The item features an intricate illustration of a corset on the left margin, decorative Victorian-style lettering for the business name "Lewis Schiele & Co." and the tagline "IMPORTERS OF WOVE CORSETS &c.", along with elegant script for the date and customer name. 3.

This billhead for Lewis Wald & Co., Importers of Hosiery, Furnishing Goods & Notions, records a transaction dated May 20, 1879, with M. West & Son. The document features a prominent "BOUGHT" logo in a decorative cartouche, ornate Victorian-style script for the location, date, and buyer's name, and a stylized font for the business name. Handwritten entries detail "This Invoice 188" for an amount of 2.10, with a payment of 1.98 and a credit or adjustment of 0.12, resulting in a balance of 1.86. The bill also states "Terms Net Cash" and confirms payment to "Lewis Wald & Co." 3.

This billhead details a transaction from Louis Stix & Co., Importers & Wholesale Dealers in Foreign & Domestic Staple & Fancy Dry Goods, located at No 164 Main Street, Between Fourth & Fifth East Side, Cincinnati, Ohio, dated August 25, 1864. The bill is addressed to Mr. John Rick and itemizes various dry goods purchased, including Naps, Damask, Spool Thread, Marseilles Skirtforms, Clo. Shoelaces, Irish Linen, Jeans, and Broad. The document features an ornate Victorian-style header with elaborate lettering for the business name and description, and a decorative circular seal outlining their return policy. A blue U.S. Internal Revenue stamp is affixed to the document. **3.

This billhead from M. G. & J. Cohen, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Dry Goods, Clothing, Shoes, Hats, Carpets, Notions, Etc., located at Nos. 1 & 2 Deupree Block, Athens, Ga., is dated February 13, 1884. It details a transaction with M. J. Robinson for 5½ yards of ticking at $6.24 and 1 pair of shoes at $1.59, totaling $7.83, which was paid. The item features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name, location, and date, along with clear printed text outlining their extensive product range. 3.

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This billhead from M. Meyer & Co., manufacturers of ladies' scarfs, fichus, bows, and novelties in ladies' neck wear, located at 95 Mercer Street, New York, records a transaction on September 4, 1873. The item purchased by M. C. Hood & Co. is listed as "6 doz Scarf fichus" with a total of 28.50. The document features an ornate masthead with "M. MEYER & CO." in decorative lettering and details about their products. The date and the buyer's name "Mssrs M C Hood & Co" are handwritten in script.

This billhead records a transaction where Wadhams & Elliott bought 25 bags of rice at 5¼ units each, totaling $131.25, from M. S. Grinbaum & Co., Commission Merchants, in San Francisco. The payment was due in sixty days. The billhead features the business name "M. S. GRINBAUM & CO." in prominent, ornate Victorian-style lettering. A small box in the upper left corner indicates "M. S. GRINBAUM & CO. IMPORTERS And Commission Merchants, HONOLULU H. I." The item also includes a stylized 'G' logo within a diamond shape. Handwritten notations, including the date "Sept 19. 1884" and what appears to be a check mark or "Paid" symbol, are visible.

This billhead, dated November 8, 1877, details a transaction between M. S. Kahn, successor to Kahn & Goldsmith, Importers of Baskets, and Mess. Oliver & Norton. The itemized list includes various baskets, willow ware, papier mache goods, Japanese and colored willow furniture. The total amount due is $54.70. The billhead features a decorative vignette of a willow ware folding stand and ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name, prominently displaying "M. S. Kahn, SUCCESSOR TO KAHN & GOLDSMITH, IMPORTERS OF Baskets and German Baskets, Willow Ware & Papier Mache Goods, JAPAN and COLORED WILLOW FURNITURE, &c, &c." 3.

This billhead records a transaction where A. M. Hotler purchased 14 lemons for $1.00 from M. Silverman, a wholesale and retail dealer in Helena, Montana, on August 1, 1881. The business offered a diverse range of products, including cigars, tobaccos, arms, ammunition, cutlery, pipes, green fruits, Sharps business items, sporting and Creedmore rifles, field glasses, clocks, notions, toys, and confectionery. The bill is marked as "Paid M.S.". Visually, the item features a prominent, ornate block letter masthead for "M. SILVERMAN," with a detailed list of goods presented in a smaller, elegant serif font, characteristic of late 19th-century commercial printing. The document includes standard ruled lines for transaction details. 3.

A billhead from M. Wolff & Co., Manufacturers & Wholesale Dealers in Hats, Caps & Straw Goods, located in New York. The bill is dated October 27, 1883, and records a transaction with M. Jos. Brooks from Waterloo. The itemization includes various "Lots" of goods, with quantities and prices, such as "6 Doz" and "1/2 Child's Caps," totaling an amount of 88.50. The billhead features decorative Victorian-style script for the business name and date, printed information about the business type and addresses, and a condition regarding claims for damaged goods. 3.

This billhead from Macy & Co., located at 190 Sixth Avenue in New York, dated February 19, 1867, documents the sale of merchandise to Mr. W. L. Williams. The transaction includes 2 dozen cans of cherries for $18.00 and 1 dozen cans of pears for $0.75, totaling $18.75. The document also serves as a payment receipt, indicated by "Rec Payment Macy & Co. Per H. G. Walker" inscribed at the bottom. The billhead features elegant calligraphic script for the date and the buyer's name, with a decorative "Bought of" preceding the prominent "MACY & CO.," name, which is presented in a bold serif font.

This billhead from Mayer & Ullman, Merchant Tailors & Clothiers located at Heath's Iron Front, North side Public Square, La Fayette, Indiana, dated December 4, 1868, details a transaction with Mef J. Canaday & Co. The transaction lists 6 "Cale Coats" at $10.50 each, totaling $63.00, and 1 dozen "Butterflys" at $2.75. The total amount due is $67.50. The item features a printed design with a decorative box on the left outlining the business's offerings, including Men's & Boy's Clothing, Gent's Furnishing Goods, Trunks, Valises, and Traveling Bags.

This billhead details a transaction between Metz, Nathan & Co., manufacturers of clothing and jobbers, and Mr. Wolf Samuel, dated September 19, 1867. The invoice lists quantities and prices for various clothing items, including brown cloth sacks, fustian sacks, Dix Passion pants, beaver overcoats, chenille sacks, comp jacket pants, and a pair of pants, totaling $155.75. The document features an ornate company name, decorative text outlining the business's services, and a list of partners (J. Metz, S. Nathan, M. Nassauer) on the left side, typical of Victorian-era commercial printing. The original address "114 Chambers Street" is crossed out, with "28 white" handwritten below it, indicating a possible updated location. 3.

This billhead from Monheimer Bros., wholesale and retail dealers in dry goods, gents' furnishing goods, fancy goods, carpets, linoleums, oil cloths, and matting, is dated February 1, 1884, in Leadville, Colorado. It is addressed to Mrs. H. H. Tomkins and notes a "Bill rendered last month" for $6.60. The reverse side bears a "PAID" stamp dated "FEB 1 1884 H.H.Tomkins & Co.". The item features ornate Victorian-style lettering for "MONHEIMER BROS." and includes details like their P.O. Box and a note that "All Bills Payable on the First of the Month." 3.

This billhead from Moritz Marcus & Co. records the sale of 5 casks of French Clay for $125 to Mssrs. T. P. Howell & Co. on October 19, 1864, in New York. Moritz Marcus & Co. is identified as a manufacturer, importer, and dealer in glue, varnish, paints, French clay, dry, and pulp colors for paper hangings and stainers. A handwritten note at the bottom of the billhead mentions the availability of an additional two casks of clay and urges the buyer to take them. The document features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and a decorative border around the product description in the upper left corner.

This billhead documents a transaction between Moses Cohen & Sons, a dry goods merchant in Baltimore, Maryland, and Messrs. Jones Bros. of Front Royal, Virginia, on December 20, 1889. The item lists the purchase of various fabrics including Bolton Sidecia, Androscoggin Sattern, Pepperell, Exeter Gingham, and Lancaster, with a total cost of $18.85. The billhead features the business name "MOSES COHEN & SONS" in a prominent block-letter style, with an ornate "Bought of" flourish. A red stamped message on the left side reads: "Claims for errors, correction of prices or terms, must be made AT ONCE, or bills settled as rendered. Goods sold".

This billhead, dated January 21, 1870, details a transaction between Phillips & Liebenstein, manufacturers of chairs and furniture in Chicago, and Messrs. Rohrbough & Moore. The itemized list includes "1 Doz. Bryman Hall," "1/2 Doz. Backs," "1 Flag Seat Chair," and "3 Dining" (possibly Dining Chairs or related items) for a total of $42.25, with a "Cartage" charge of $1.60, resulting in a total of $40.65 due. The document notes a 5% deduction for cash payment on wood seat chairs. Visually, the billhead features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and "CHAIRS AND FURNITURE" sections, alongside a decorative border, typical of commercial documents of the period. 3.

This billhead from Roth & Friedman, Enterprise Knitting Works, dated July 5, 1893, records a sale to Mr. Jas R. Mercer of Reading, PA. The company, located at 442-448 St. Clair St., Toledo, Ohio, manufactured seamless hosiery and hand-knit worsted goods. The itemized list includes quantities of mitts, hosiery, and socks with corresponding prices, totaling 220.00. The billhead features a prominent blue lithographic illustration of a multi-story factory building, representing the "Enterprise Knitting Works." The business name "Roth & Friedman" is printed in an ornate script, typical of the period, alongside standard printed and handwritten transaction details. 3.

This billhead from Salomon Cohen, a dealer in carriages, buggies, light express, and plantation wagons, details a statement of account for M. H. L. Hart of Palatka, Florida. The account lists purchases from January and February 1884, including two S.S. Buggy Wagons, one Paton Exp Buggie, one Sett Odors, and yardage of Buck, totaling $234.50. A payment of $150 was received on May 13, 1884, leaving a balance due of $84.50. The bill is marked as "Paid." The billhead itself is dated June 1, 1884. Visually, the document features a prominent vignette of a carriage on the left, ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and product lines, and indicates that the business was "Established 1868" and was the "Sole Agent for the Improved Tennessee Wagon." 3.

This billhead from Samuel Haas & Co., dealers in clothing, gents' furnishing goods, boots, shoes, hats, caps, and traveling bags, documents a transaction with M. Savage Mining Company. The invoice, dated August 1, 1868, from Virginia, Nevada, details the purchase of a rubber coat for $13.00 and boots for $7.00, totaling $20.00. The item features an ornate, framed logo for S. Haas & Co. with their business details and a list of their branches in San Francisco and Gold Hill, Nevada. The text uses a mix of standard and decorative Victorian-style lettering. A handwritten note indicates "Paid Payment" on August 24, with illegible signatures below.

Billhead - Circa 1860's...Simon Rice, Grocer...229 Penn Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania. He was one of the first permanent Jewish settlers in Scranton, Pennsylvania and very active in all Jewish affairs. Simon Rice was a German-born Jewish merchant who became one of Scranton, Pennsylvania's most successful wholesale grocers during the late 19th century. Born in Germany on April 22, 1842, Rice immigrated to the United States as a young man and married Fannie Levy in 1863. He arrived in Scranton during the 1860s, a pivotal time when the city was experiencing a massive post-Civil War economic boom fueled by anthracite coal mining, iron manufacturing, and expanding railroad networks.Rice capitalized on this rapid industrial growth by establishing his mercantile enterprise, Simon Rice & Bro., at 229 Penn Avenue. Located in what was then the primary retail and trading corridor of downtown Scranton, the business quickly evolved from a neighborhood retail grocery into a massive regional wholesale grocery and provisions warehouse. The firm grew to become one of the largest food supply operations in Lackawanna County, distribution networks that handled immense quantities of canned goods, flour, and dried provisions to feed the region's rapidly growing immigrant labor force. Beyond his commercial success, Simon Rice's Jewish identity is thoroughly documented through his extensive leadership, civic involvement, and philanthropic records in Pennsylvania and Ohio. During the 1860s and 1870s, he served as a key figure in organizing Scranton's early German-Jewish immigrant community. His family heavily supported the establishment and growth of Anshe Chesed (later known as Temple Hesed), which was Scranton's very first Jewish congregation. While the synagogue was originally founded with Orthodox traditions, Rice and other community leaders helped align it with the American Reform Movement by 1880. Rice's legacy is also preserved today in the University of Pennsylvania's Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica, which holds original 19th-century trade cards from his Penn Avenue grocery business.Upon his death on August 4, 1901, Rice made national headlines for an extraordinary act of religious philanthropy. Having amassed a fortune valued near one million dollars—an immense sum for the era—his final will structured a massive trust for educational and religious purposes. As reported on the front page of The New York Times, Rice stipulated that one-third of his entire estate be given directly to the Hebrew Union College of Cincinnati. This historic bequest provided monumental financial support to North America's first Jewish seminary, permanently cementing Rice's role as a major benefactor in the development of American Reform Judaism.

This billhead from Stern Brothers, Importers and Dealers in Silks, Trimmings, Laces, Millinery Goods, Gloves, Hosiery, Corsets, and Undergarments, details a transaction with Mssrs C. E. Green dated September 24, 1875. The invoice lists items purchased including one pair of shaws, one apron, and one slip, totaling $14.83. The document features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name, decorative borders, and a small illustration above the names of the partners.

This billhead from Tobin, Davisson & Co., importers of Yankee Notions, White Goods, Hosiery, and Millinery Goods, located at the corner of Sutter and Sansome Streets in San Francisco, is dated April 7, 1875. It details a transaction with N.S. Trowbridge for the purchase of "3 doz wavelli" at $1.75 each for a total of $5.25, and "1 Gar" for $1.75. The total amount for these items is $7.00. The terms of sale required payment in U.S. Gold Coin, with a discount offered for payment within 10 days. The document features the business name "Tobin, Davisson & Co." in an ornate, decorative script, along with standard printed text for other information. A stamp on the left indicates it was 'PAID' by Egerton, Allen & Co. on April 17, 1875.

A billhead from Vogler & Geudtner, manufacturers of Trunks and Traveling Bags, located at 109 & 111 Wabash Avenue, Chicago. Dated September 22, 1877, the invoice lists several items, including "Parksquare" and "Park" trunks, with quantities and prices. The total amount due is handwritten as $59.58. The document specifies "TERMS: Cash" and includes a note that "No Claims allowed for deduction or damage unless reported within five days after receipt of goods" and "GOODS SHIPPED AT OWNER'S RISK ONLY." The billhead features a prominent lithographic illustration of an ornate trunk on the left side, and the business name and product description are displayed in decorative, Victorian-style fonts. **3.

This billhead from Weil & Bernheim, located at No. 85 D street in Marysville, California, is dated May 7, 1864. It records a transaction with Mr. W. J. Ellis for the purchase of "1/2 dz Bird Cages" at a price of $25.00. Weil & Bernheim are listed as dealers in a wide range of goods including books, stationery, perfumery, musical instruments, toys, fancy goods, blank books, and wall paper. The bill specifies that payment is "Payable in U.S. Gold Coin or its equivalent." The document features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business and buyer names, and decorative borders around the listed product categories, typical of 19th-century commercial stationery.

This billhead from Weis & Zoebisch, dealers in hats, caps, furs, and walking canes, located at 538 Washington Street, Boston, records the sale of a "Gray Ast.- Cap" for $3.00 to Mrs. Thompson on December 15, 1875. The item is marked as paid. The billhead features decorative script lettering for the date, location, and buyer's name, with the business name and products in bold uppercase. A small vignette illustration of a hunting dog and game appears in the upper left corner.

This billhead from Wolff Brothers & Co. details an invoice for various hats, caps, and straw goods purchased by Durarak & Beckman. The items listed include specific styles such as "Brawers Albia," "Georgia College," "Bluebird Scotch," "Blue Moscos," "Coyp Roller," "Parisian," "Albion," "Valurbans," "Garfield," "Blue Ruskie," "Blue Franklin," "Pearl Empire," and "Low brown Nelson," with quantities and prices for each. The total amount is 179.50. The bill notes shipment via "Mo Valley" and that the balance will follow. The billhead features a decorative masthead with an ornate company logo depicting a shield crest flanked by hats, and the business name "Wolff Brothers & Co." in a stylized script. Below this, the types of goods sold—"HATS, CAPS, STRAW GOODS, GLOVES AND UMBRELLAS"—are presented with elaborate Victorian-style borders and varied typography. 3.

This billhead from Z. Stern, a manufacturer of pantaloons located at 426 Broome Street, New York, N.Y., is dated October 2, 1884. It records a transaction with Messrs. J. Brooks of Waterloo, N.Y. The item bought is listed as “Merchants” with an amount of 900/19, and the total for the account is noted as 15. Payment terms are specified as “Nett Cash,” with discounts for early payment: “30 days less 5 per cent. 10 days less 6 per cent.” The document features decorative script for the date and buyer's name, and bold, ornate block capitals for the business name “Z. STERN, MANUFACTURER OF PANTALOONS.” A handwritten note indicates “Moritz Fridenberg, Assignee” over the business name, suggesting the business was under financial distress or undergoing a legal process at the time. 3.

This archival item consists of a billhead and an envelope from Lyon Brothers, successors to H. Wolf, located at 214, 216, and 246-252 East Madison Street in Chicago, Illinois. The billhead, dated February 1, 1897, details an invoice for a revolver with a wolf picture. A price list included with the billhead shows various revolvers of different sizes and makers. The envelope, postmarked March 30, 1897, is addressed to David T. Lyon and Mark Lyon in Chicago. The business was established in 1872.

Billhead and envelope from the retail department of Oberndorf & Ullman, located at 1000 & 1002 Broad Street, Selma, Alabama. The date on the materials is June 23, 1892. The description notes numerous Oberndorfs buried in the Selma Hebrew Cemetery starting in 1845.

Billhead of A. J. Weiner's business. The billhead lists the business's offerings: clothing, cutlery, perfume, cigars, tobacco, and cards. Two addresses are provided: 1211 Broadway Street and 1212 San Pablo Ave., Fresno, California. The date on the billhead is April 24, 1890.

Billhead from A. Kahn & Co., wholesale and retail dealers in dry goods, clothing, boots, shoes, and hats, located at the corner of Main Plaza and Acequia Street in San Antonio, Texas. Dated October 22, 1886. The bill is for Elvira McLane and lists the purchase of one shawl for $0.50. The bill shows some creasing and ink smudges.

Billhead from A. Polack & Co., a clothing store in Huron, South Dakota, dated October 11, 1887. The billhead features an illustration of a large child and the advertisement, "A child can buy as cheap as a man...The largest strictly one-price house in South Dakota." The company also lists branches in Omaha, Nebraska, and Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Billhead for A. Rothschild, Cloaks and Suits, located at 52 & 54 Walker Street, New York, New York. The billhead is dated September 1, 1887, and features a crown atop a family crest resembling the Rothschild family crest. The item is a single billhead.

Billhead from A. Rothschild, a business dealing in cloaks and wraps, located at 307, 309 & 311 Canal Street, New York, New York. The billhead is dated June 25, 1889. The description mentions a vignette of a large store.

Printed billhead on gray paper in blue ink. Issued by A.S. Shafer & Co., manufacturers and wholesalers/retailers of ready-made clothing located at No. 38 Sycamore Street, corner of Lombard Street. The bill, dated December 1860, is made out to Warner Lewis and lists various clothing items sold, including "1 sett Gold Studs", "2 Pr Kid Gloves", "1 Silk Scarf", "2 Linen Hdkfs", "1 Blue Beaver Cape Overcoat", and other unspecified items.

Billhead from B. & J. Feigenbaum, located at 120-126 Sansome Street, between Pine and Bush Streets, San Francisco, California. Dated June 20, 1877. The billhead advertises a wide variety of goods including toys, fancy goods, notions, cutlery, fancy baskets, children's carriages, hobby horses, feather dusters, and musical instruments. The bill was sold to S.L. Schoenfeld Bros. in Red Bluff, California. The bill notes that goods are sold for US gold and silver is taken at the current rate of discount.

Lithographed billhead of B. Selig & Co.'s Knee Pants Department, located at 28 North Third Street. The billhead dates from April 3, 1899. The image shows a lithograph of the store.

Billhead from Ball, Tompkins & Black to Henry Tobias for personal items, including a silver presentation pitcher for Capt. J. Collins, dated October 12, 1841, New York City. The billhead documents a purchase of goods for $60.00.

Billhead from Cohen & Koenigheim Dollar Store, located at 309 & 311 Main Plaza, San Antonio, Texas. Dated May 23, 1884. The billhead is part of the archival collection, Arc.MS.56, Box 11, Folder 9.

Billhead from Cohen Brothers, a popular dry goods house located at 41 & 43 Bay Street in Jacksonville, Florida. Dated January 26, 1884.

Billhead from D. Morris' business in Helena, Montana, dated June 14, 1874. The billhead advertises cigars and notions. The business address is listed as Main Street, Helena, Montana.

Printed billhead in black ink advertising Davis, Abrahams & Lyon, wholesale and retail dealers in British, French, and American staple and fancy dry goods, carpets, boots, shoes, etc., located at No. 13 Sycamore Street. The bill notes that goods are received weekly from New York auctions and are offered at low prices for cash. The bill is dated January 1, 1859, and is made out to James M.B. Steward, indicating a balance and interest due on account.

Billhead of E. E. Benjamin, dealer in foreign and domestic cigars. The billhead features a picture of a man and is signed by E. E. Benjamin. Dated June 20, 1882. The billhead is from an unidentified location.

Billhead from E. Marks, an importer and dealer in gold and silver watches, located at 282 River Street, Troy, New York. The billhead is dated November 20, 1861, and details a charge for a watch and chain.

Billhead from Fisher, NATH'L & FISHER, IRVING, a boot, shoe, and rubber business located at 146 Duane Street, New York, NY. Dated June 7, 1893. The billhead indicates the business's name and address. The billhead is part of a larger collection of financial records.

Billhead for Goldsmith & Loewenberg, Stove and Metal dealers located at 84 & 86 Front Street, Portland, Oregon. The billhead features a good lithograph of the store. It is dated April 12, 1895, and notes a warehouse located on Lovejoy Street between 14th and 15th Streets. Payments were to be made in US Gold Coin. The billhead is part of the Solomon Oppenheimer Collection.

This billhead from June 17, 1857, belongs to the firm Greenebaum & Bucki, importers and dealers in china, crockery, glassware, mirrors, plated and Britannia ware, cutlery, lamps, etc., located in Sacramento, California. The billhead features a lithograph of a pitcher.

Billhead from H. Behrendt & Co., purveyors of trunks, valises, and traveling bags, located at 513 Market Street, San Francisco, California. The billhead is dated December 6, 1876, and also mentions N. S. Trowbridge & Co.

Billhead for H. Bloombargh, dealer in staple and fancy dry goods, dated April 2, 1873. The billhead lists two business addresses: Zeiss Brick Building, Brenham, TX and 466 Broadway, New York, NY. The billhead is signed by H. Bloombargh. The description also includes a newspaper clipping detailing the funeral of Mrs. Z. Bloombargh, wife of H. Bloombargh, which took place on Sunday evening. The services were conducted by Rev. Dr. Cohen of the Jewish Synagogue of Galveston.

Billhead - 2/24/1881...H. Muhr’s Sons diamonds jewelers watches Philadelphia PA...633 & 635 Chestnut St.. Billhead to Honig & Schutter, Retail Clothier in Hazelton, Pennsylvania. Schutter is not Jewish...Isaac Honig was President of the Synagogue.

Billhead from I. Epstein & Bro., a dry goods company located at 139 Congress Street in Savannah, Georgia. The billhead is dated April 2, 1892.

Billhead of I. I. Davis, a dealer in staple and fancy dry goods, notions, shoes, and hats. The billhead indicates a business date of May 24, 1892. The geographic location is implied to be near 35.7455559996588, -81.6881179998127. The billhead is part of the O collection, Manuscript Collection 1410, located in Box 2, Folder 25.

Billhead of I. Scheier & Co., Manufacturers and Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Cigars, Tobacco, Pipes, Fireworks, Fancy Goods. Located at 73 Margaret Street, Plattsburgh, New York, one door south of Cumberland House. The billhead also includes information about Congregation Beth Israel, Oak Street, Plattsburgh, founded April 27, 1865, with Rabbi Jacob Lubin and I. Scheier as President. Dated July 23, 1875.

Billhead from I. Strasburger's dry goods store in Virginia City, Montana, dated November 13, 1879. The billhead advertises dry goods, clothing, furnishing goods, hats, boots, and shoes. It includes a signed note written on the billhead itself.

Billhead from Jos. Frankland & Co., dry goods and notions, located at 46 Public Square, Nashville, Tennessee. The billhead is dated April 3, 1883, and was likely issued to Robert Williams. The billhead indicates that the business was owned by a Jewish Civil War veteran.

Billhead of Joseph Lippman's dry goods business in Savannah, Georgia. The billhead advertises a "Choice Assortment of Foreign & Domestic Fancy & Staple Dry Goods at Wholesale & Retail." It is dated May 3, 1849, and indicates the business's location as "Owen's Building, Congress Street, facing the Market, Savannah, Ga."

Billhead from Julius N. Klein's business in Vicksburg, Mississippi, dated December 1, 1861. Klein identified himself as the successor to Klein & Brother, indicating a business succession. The billhead advertises his trade as a wholesaler and retailer of watches, jewelry, and silverware.

Billhead from the Kaufman Hat & Fur Co., located at 636 Liberty Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The billhead is dated May 10, 1895.

Billhead from L. Sinsheimer, a children's, boy's, and youth's clothing business located at 542 & 544 Broadway, New York City. The billhead is dated December 1, 1882, and measures 7 x 8 inches. It was issued to Joseph Brooks in Waterloo, New York.

Billhead from Leon Frank & Sons, fine shoe manufacturers, located at 369 W. Baltimore St., Baltimore, MD. The billhead is dated January 1884.

Billhead from Louis Reinach's business in Chicago, Illinois, dated February 5, 1878. The billhead indicates that Reinach sells baseballs and is located at 146 Clark Street.

Billhead of M. Kohn, Dealer in Dry Goods, Clothing, Caps, Boots, Shoes & etc. The billhead features a woodblock print of clothing. The back of the billhead contains notations for an estate settlement dated January 1, 1863. The billhead lists various items and prices. It originates from Rome, Georgia and dates to 1862.

Billhead from Morris Bros., successors to S. L. Holzman, located on Main Street in Helena, Montana. The billhead is dated May 3, 1875, and advertises Havana and domestic cigars, tobacco, pipes, notions, cutlery, ammunition, and pistols. The document also contains information about the Orthodox Jewish Congregation (OHAVA EMUNO) in Denver.

Billhead - N. Snellenburg maker men youth boys clothing Philadelphia PA...40 & 42 North Third...Philadelphia, Pennsylvania...2/11/1888. Billhead to Honig & Schutter, Retail Clothier in Hazelton, Pennsylvania. Schutter is not Jewish...Isaac Honig was President of the Synagogue.

Billhead from the Pacific Jewelry Company in San Francisco, California. The billhead indicates that Nathan Samuels & Newmans were the proprietors. It lists the company's address as 6 Battery Street, near Market Street. The billhead is dated January 25, 1877 and features detailed graphics. The Pacific Jewelry Company manufactured and imported gold and plated jewelry.

Billhead from the business of Pierre Teller, dealer in drugs, medicines, paints, oils, glass, and dye stuffs, located at 139 Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, Michigan. Dated November 16, 1847.

This billhead is from Roos Brothers, a wholesale and retail clothing store with a branch house at 22 South C Street, Virginia City, Nevada. The date on the billhead is April 17, 1885. The billhead is part of the collection of Judaica Americana.

Billhead from Rosenberg, Flexner & Co., boot and shoe merchants, located at 712 & 714 West Main Street, Louisville, Kentucky. Dated November 14, 1887. The billhead also mentions Bagdad, Kentucky.

Billhead from Sands Brothers dry goods store located at 48 Main Street, Helena, Montana, dated April 5, 1875. The store was operated by the Sands brothers: Abraham, Morris, and Julius. The billhead also mentions Davis & Wallace.

Billhead from Sands Brothers Dry Goods store, located at 48 Main Street, Helena, Montana. The billhead is dated November 1, 1875. Sands Brothers was a prominent dry goods store in Helena, established in Bannack in 1866 and later moving to Helena in 1867. The business was operated by the Sands brothers: Abraham, Julius, and Morris.

Billhead from Schoenfeld, Cohen & Co., located at 119 Battery Street, San Francisco, California. Dated March 23, 1875. Features a vignette depicting wooden ware, carriages, hobby horses, and toys. The billhead also mentions Egerton, Allen & Co. The dimensions are 8.5" x 5".

Billhead from Spelman Brothers, a fancy goods, notions, and trimmings business located at 355 & 357 Broadway, New York, New York. The billhead is dated March 27, 1885, and was sent to George W. Witbeck in Nassau, New York. The billhead indicates a statement to a bank.

Billhead from Stein, M. / Stein, L., dated November 7, 1873. The billhead features a large vignette depicting caps, gloves, mittens, and buffalo robes. The business address is listed as 337 & 330 Broadway, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This item is a manuscript/mixed material, specifically a financial record.

Billhead from Stern Brothers, a department store located on West 23rd Street in New York City. The billhead is dated December 1, 1893, and likely represents a transaction from that date. The billhead mentions Isaac, Louis and Stern, Benjamin.

Billhead from Stern Brothers, a department store located on West 23rd Street in New York City. The billhead is dated December 1, 1893. The billhead is part of the Isaac Louis Papers, indicating a potential business transaction between Louis Isaac and Stern Brothers.

Billhead from Abraham & Straus, a department store in Brooklyn, New York City. The bill is dated April 30, 1899, and details a purchase of one suit for $20.00 by Mr. Levi of 1021 Madison Avenue. The billhead features a large vignette of the store.

Billhead from Benish & Meyer, confectioners, located at 917 Broad Street. The date on the billhead is October 4, 1897. The billhead is part of Manuscript Collection 1410, Box 8, Folder 56.

Billhead from Fisher, N. & I. for boots, shoes, and rubbers. Located at 31 Warren & 27 Murray Streets. Dated October 8, 1891.

Billhead from Burt's Finest Shoes located at 361 Sixth Avenue. The billhead likely dates from around November 12, 1889, based on the archival metadata. The billhead also includes the notation 'ASD'.

Billhead from the O. K. Clothing House in Grand Junction, Colorado, dated January 8, 1892. The billhead indicates that the business dealt in hides, furs, deerskins, and wool, and manufactured mats and robes. The bill is signed by M. Strouse.

Billhead documenting the purchase of a silk hat for $8.00 by Henry Cohen from Blake & Co., fashionable hatters. The billhead indicates Cohen resided at 730 Howard Street, San Francisco, California. Date: July 17, 1865.

Billhead from R. H. Macy & Co., located at the intersection of 14th Street and 6th Avenue in New York City. The billhead dates from around December 17, 1900. The exact nature of the goods or services is not specified on the available record.

Billhead from Rothschild Bros. Hat Co., located at 1100/1102/1104 Washington Ave., St. Louis, Missouri. The bill is specifically for Stetson hats and is dated September 22, 1916. This item is a financial record offering insight into the business activities of the Rothschild Bros. Hat Co. and the sale of Stetson hats in St. Louis during this period. The billhead is part of a larger collection of manuscripts and mixed materials.

Billhead from the New York City firm S. J. Neustadt & Barnett to Henry Tobias for personal items, including jewelry, dated November 18, 1842. The billhead suggests a connection between New York City and London.

Billhead from Saks & Company, located on Broadway between 33rd and 34th Streets in New York City. The billhead is dated January 9, 1909. The description in the archival record indicates that this is a billhead, suggesting it is a form used for invoicing customers.

Billhead from Schloss Bros. & Co., clothiers, Baltimore, Maryland. The billhead features the text "ON SALE AT BETTER COTHIERS EVERYWHERE". Dated circa 1900.

Blue cardboard advertising card for Blumenthal's Bargain Store in Sebewaing, Michigan. The card likely dates from the early 20th century, given the style and materials. It features advertising imagery and text promoting the store's merchandise.

A glass bottle with a lead stopper, from the business of John B. Cohen located at 132 East Gay Street, West Chester, Pennsylvania. The bottle is circa 1885.

A broadside for Beerman's Bargain House at 420 Church St. in Norfolk, Virginia, advertising a "Great Slaughter Sale" of $15,000 worth of Men's, Youths', Boys' & Children's Clothing to be sold "AT YOUR PRICE." The advertisement also notes a $5,000 worth of Dry Goods, including Ladies' Capes and Cloaks, Velvets and Silks, and Footwear, which must be sold to make room for Spring Stock. The text mentions "We are growing daily in public favor" and includes a holiday greeting for Christmas and New Year. The broadside features a detailed illustration of a man in formal attire (likely a merchant or customer) on the left side, and uses large, bold, and ornate Victorian-style lettering for "Great Slaughter Sale" and the business name.

Illustrated broadside from Greenhood & Bohm, cigar manufacturers located in New York, New York, circa 1890. The broadside advertises their "Our Pride" brand cigars, offering a finely finished Hot Water Urn as a premium for purchasing 1000 cigars for $35.00. The text describes the urn as a "beautiful ornament" and notes its use for heating, powered by spirit or gas, stating it "makes a beautiful ornament wherever it is placed." The item features a prominent illustration of the hot water urn, printed in purple ink, and includes a detailed text description of the offer. 3.

This broadside advertises "SEVEN BIG BARGAINS IN CHILDREN'S CLOAKS" from Perfection Cloak Co., located at 278-286 East Madison Street, Chicago, Ill. The item features seven distinct lithographic illustrations of young girls wearing different styles of cloaks, each accompanied by a brief description of the garment and its price (e.g., "Double Breasted Ulster, with adjust. back and vest. A splendid child cloak. Sizes 4 to 12. Price $1.90 each"). The advertisement emphasizes "OUR CHILDREN'S GARMENTS ARE ALL FULL LENGTHS" and includes decorative elements such as stylized lettering for "SEVEN BIG BARGAINS," ornate borders, and text encouraging comparison of "QUALITY, STYLE, PRICE" and noting "Prompt Shipments."

Advertisement for the Wolbach Brothers, Dry Goods, Notions; Hastings, NE

A broadside advertisement for Nathan Schlessel, located at 132 & 134 Greene Street, New York, New York. The broadside illustrates fur capes and lists prices. The date is estimated based on the context provided by the donor; however, the exact date is unknown.

A broadside advertisement for Charles H. Solomon, purveyor of spectacles, printed in Macon, Georgia in 1880. The broadside features text detailing the business's offerings.

A broadside advertisement for H. C. F. Koch's men's clothing store, located at Sixth Avenue and 20th Street in New York, New York. The advertisement announces that the store has been enlarged to twice its size, all on one floor. The broadside is printed on blue cardboard and is circa 1885.

A broadside advertisement for Hirsh & Brothers' "One Price Clothing House" in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The advertisement, circa 1885, features the company's name and address: Corner North Queen and Centre Square, Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

An illustrated broadside advertisement for Reuben, Rosenberger & Co., a New York City clothing retailer. The broadside features images of garments and a price list. The advertisement is dated September 1, 1897, and lists the company's address as 101-103 Wooster Street, New York City.

Handbill announcing the opening of a new store for men's and boys' clothing by Jacob Levy in Easton, Pennsylvania, circa 1870. The broadside features details about the store's offerings and location.

A single-page broadside in English and Yiddish issued by J. G. Polakoff, President of the Retail Confectioners Protective Association. The broadside announces a special meeting at the Labor Lyceum to protest the strong-arm tactics of newspaper distributors. Dated circa January 1, 1920.

Trade Card - (Samuel) Bronner Catalogue of Fashions for Spring and Summer of 1882 - Fine Ready-Made and Custom Clothing for Men, Youths, Boys & Children - 610-618 Broadway, New York. It is a folding advertising card with fine illustrations and product info on each side of both panels for Bronner and Co. The two panels are completely separated at the fold. Apart from some edge trimming, each fold is in good condition, with great imagery and font design, accompanied by a set of directions for self-measurement. Great piece of advertising history about late Victorian fashion and clothing establishments. One of the early Mail Order firms.

A trade card for A. Cohen, a dealer in new and second-hand fine clothing, located at 932 South Street, Philadelphia, Pa. The card advertises a large assortment of full dress suits always on hand and available for hire. The design features various serif and sans-serif font styles and sizes, with the business name and address prominently displayed, typical of late 19th-century commercial printing. **3.

Business card of F. Nordenshild of the Union Clothing House located at 765 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts. Printed on white stock. Note that Aarons & Nordenshild are identified as clothiers in Boston during the 1850s. The card dates from approximately 1875.

One page excerpt from a business directory, likely part of the *Wheeling, West Virginia Statistical Gazetteer*. The excerpt features an entry for Isaac J. Seligman's business, the Old Dominion Clothing Store, dated 1855. This item is from the collection, Arc.MS.56, Box 13, Folder 7.

Square-shaped trade token issued by C. D. Sultzman & Co. The token is redeemable for "10 CENTS FOR ONE LOAF OF BREAD." While undated, it is estimated to be from around 1900.

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This four-page price list and advertisement for Levi Weinberger's C.O.D. from Baltimore, Maryland, is for the Spring and Summer of 1882. The document promotes boots and shoes, detailing a direct-to-consumer Cash On Delivery (C.O.D.) sales model that aimed to bypass middlemen and offer competitive pricing. It highlights the company's "old established" reputation, its non-credit system, and its national shipping capabilities, positioning itself as a progressive retailer. The circular also explicitly aligns its business model with the anti-middleman sentiments of the Grange movement. The front page features a detailed lithograph depicting a bustling railway station with a steam locomotive pulling freight cars, one labeled "GOODS SHIPPED C.O.D." Figures are shown loading cargo under a station canopy. The business name, "LEVI WEINBERGER'S C.O.D.," is presented in ornate Victorian-style lettering. 3.

A check dated August 9, 1892, issued by Moses Dryfoos of "The People's Store," a dealer in cigars and tobacco, to the Marine National Bank in Erie, Pennsylvania. The check is signed by Moses Dryfoos.

Christmas greeting trade card featuring an image of Lillys & a girl picking flowers on the front. The back includes a full advertisement. The card is part of the Hutzler Brothers collection and dates to circa 1885. Found in Arc.MS.56, Volume 13, Page 27.

Civil War-era store token issued by Wm. Harlev of Chicago, Illinois. The front depicts the text "ONE PRICE CLOTHING...94 MILKAUKEE AVE." surrounding a trunk. The back shows "TRUNKS...VALISES...94 MIL. AVE., CHICAGO". The token is cataloged as FULD 150AB.2a R.8 and requires further research. Published in Chicago, Illinois circa 1863.

Civil War-era store token issued by S. Cohen, a clothing dealer located at 155 Jefferson Avenue in Detroit, Michigan. The token's obverse features an Indian head and the text "S. COHEN CLOTHING DEALER 155 JEFFERSON AV." The reverse displays the markings "; ;MI225Q.1a R.5". The approximate date of issue is January 1, 1863.

Civil War-era store token issued by S. Meir & Co., a dry goods and clothes merchant. The reverse side features the inscription "S. MEIR & CO. DRY GOODS & CLOTHES"; the obverse displays "LIBERTY". The token dates from 1863. This token is part of the O collection in Ms. Coll. 1410, OOS Box 4, Pouch 3.

Billhead advertisement for Cohen Bros., located at 528 Penn Square, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The advertisement features a picture of a diamond ring and mentions an optical department. The date is May 13, 1913.

Commercial letter from Jelenko & Bro., a dry goods store in Charleston, West Virginia, to Thomas R. Brown. Dated August 8, 1884. The letter mentions a location on Front Street near Summer Street in Charleston, WV, and references business dealings possibly in Kentucky.

Commercial letter written by L. Levy and I. Mincer of their dry goods store in Waxahachie, Texas, to Eagle & Phoenix & Co. in Columbus, Georgia, on January 17, 1887. The letter discusses commercial matters.

A one-page commercial letter from R. & A. Campbell in Baltimore, Maryland, dated October 30, 1841, to Henry & Charles Tobias, importers of watches in New York, New York. The letter details an order and description of a watch, chain, and fob.

This is a discount card from Rothenberg's, located at 14th & 6th Avenue in New York City. The card offers a discount for orders of $3.00 or more. The front of the card is simple and features only text stating the discount offer and the business's address. The back of the card is blank.

Broadside announcing the dissolution sale of the clothing business Cohen & Katz, located in Herdon, Pennsylvania (approximately 50 miles north of Harrisburg on the Susquehanna River). The sale, offering goods at 20% less than comparable prices elsewhere, was to conclude on April 1, 1894.

Trade token issued by Draheim's General Merchandise in Marysville, Kansas. The front of the token reads "DRAHEIMS GEN. MDS., MARYSVILLE, KANS." and the back reads "GOOD FOR 1 CENT IN MERCHANDISE." The token is dated circa 1880.

Envelope addressed to Simon Cohn at his country store in Coffee Run, Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, dated June 17, 1880. The envelope shows advertising and was sent by H.S. Walk from Greencastle, Pennsylvania.

An advertising envelope for Joseph Ullmann, a raw fur dealer located at 165 & 167 Mercer Street in New York City. The envelope dates from circa 1875, as determined by a postage stamp. Ullmann was also the Treasurer of Ahabath Achim Kalhal in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Envelope from Blome & Dreifus, a Cincinnati, Ohio retail business. The envelope features an image of their storefront located at 1010 Race Street. Dated circa 1902.

Envelope addressed to G. Engle from Levin Brothers, furniture dealers located at 3143 Main Street Southeast, Minneapolis, Minnesota. The envelope is dated circa 1895.

Advertising envelope for Marx & Haas Jeans Clothing Co., located at the southeast corner of 10th and Lucas Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri. The envelope features a rabbit logo and is dated March 26, 1895. A secondary address is for Oak Hall Clothing House in West Superior, Wisconsin.

Envelope addressed to Goodyear's Rubber Manufacturing Co., advertising Haas & Weiss, notions and furnishing goods, located at 106 W. Pearl and 117 W. Third Streets, Cincinnati, Ohio. Dated February 15, 1882.

An envelope addressed to Wrightsville Hardware Co., advertising Henry Rice & Son's store at 419 & 421 Camp Street, New Orleans, Louisiana. The envelope depicts a storefront illustration. Dated January 21, 1899.

An envelope addressed to H. J. Miller in New York, New York, postmarked December 29, 1885. The return address is rubber-stamped: Kaufman & Co., 303 Washington St., New York, New York. The envelope displays advertising for Kaufman & Co., suggesting a commercial transaction or correspondence.

An envelope addressed to J. W. Y. Bassell in Leesburg, Virginia, postmarked 1876. The envelope features advertising for Mayer & Stern, a Philadelphia-based business, with their address and the mention of an Expo Medal.

Yellow envelope with an advertisement for Myers & Marcus, dealers in dry goods, boots, and shoes, located at 272 Broad Street, Augusta, Georgia. The envelope is addressed to Alexander H. Stephens in Crawfordville, Georgia and postmarked March 11, 1869.

An advertising envelope for Nathan Gutman & Co., a Baltimore, Maryland dry goods store. The envelope, likely postmarked around 1860, advertises "SILK DRESS GOODS, WRAPS, TRIMMINGS LACES, FANCY GOODS, &c." at their location: 17 & 17 W. LEXINGTON ST., Baltimore, Maryland. The envelope shows a stamp and has been addressed to Sue Cox.

A set of five broadsides advertising fur capes, published by Nathan Schlessel at 132 & 134 Greene Street, New York, New York, in 1880. The broadsides illustrate the capes and list prices. An envelope is also included.

A set of five broadsides advertising fur capes, along with an envelope, published by Nathan Schlessel at 132 & 134 Greene Street, New York, New York, in 1880. The broadsides illustrate fur capes and list prices.

Trade card advertising Fleischner's, located at 1026 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card features a design of three children and a dog looking at their shadows and includes the greeting "Merry Christmas Greetings for 1880". Published in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States in 1880.

Collection of four trade cards advertising Freeman's One Price Clothing Bazar, located at 14, 16, and 18 Asylum Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The cards feature the text "ONE PRICE CLOTHING BAZAR...FIRST CLOTHING STORE FROM MAIN ST." and contain a full advertisement on the back. The approximate date is circa 1885. The cards also depict images that appear to be of Geishas. The images on the cards seem to contain racist stereotypes.

Billhead from Gimbel Brothers, a department store in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, circa 1890. The billhead lists a china order with prices.

Triangle-shaped glass scoop from Lansburgh & Brother, a dry goods store in Washington, D.C. The bottom is marked: "LANDSBURGH & BRO... DRY GOODS ONLY.... WASHINGTON, DC." The scoop measures approximately 5 inches wide, 6 inches long (including the handle), and 2.25 inches tall. Circa 1885.

This invitation from Goldsmith Bros. "Bee Hive One Price Store" in Bellefonte, Pennsylvania, announces their grand fall opening. The invitation, dated October 25-29, 1884, features a gold-embossed cover depicting a hearth and clock. The interior includes details about the opening and has two pages filled out by a customer. The back cover contains an advertisement. This piece offers insight into late 19th-century retail practices and advertising in a small Pennsylvania town.

A price list from Gottlieb's Store, indicating that aluminum was sold for $1.00. The date is assumed to be circa 1910 based on the metadata. Geographic location is inferred to be near 45.5787856002022, -99.4736476001658.

Aluminum token from Gottlieb's Store. The token is valued at 10 cents. Date estimated as January 1, 1910 based on metadata. Location is inferred as the approximate geographic center of North America based on metadata coordinates (45.5787856002022, -99.4736476001658).

Aluminum token from Gottlieb's Store. The token is valued at 25 cents. The date of issuance is unknown, but based on other similar tokens, it is likely from around 1910. The geographic location of Gottlieb's Store is unknown, but the coordinates provided suggest a location in North America. Additional information is needed to fully describe this item.

Aluminum trade token for Gottlieb's Store. The token is marked with '5 CENTS'. While the token is undated, it is estimated to be from around 1910 based on the style and materials.

A broadside announcing the grand opening of the dry goods store Lasalle, Cohen & Koch in Toledo, Ohio on September 1, 1883. The broadside notes that Mr. A. H. Cohen has joined the firm and highlights his business experience and contribution to the firm's financial strength. The store was located at the corner of Summit and Adams Streets.

Paper coupon issued by H. Greenbaum in Havre de Grace, Maryland. This post-Civil War trade token functions as a 10-cent discount coupon. The coupon is dated circa 1890.

Octagonal-shaped trade token issued by H. W. Heuman. The token is valued at 2 1/2 cents. The date is circa 1885.

This holiday circular for Rothschild & Ehrenpfort, Manufacturing Confectioners and Importers of Tree Decorations and Christmas Goods, advertises a wide array of confectionery and seasonal items. The circular details their specialty in "strictly pure Confectionery from the best materials only and free from any adulteration whatsoever," listing various candies such as Fine Cream Candies, Hand Dipped Dreams, and Marshmallows. It also features an extensive catalog of Christmas decorations including Paper Mache Figures, Tree Ornaments (tinsels, glass balls, silver spun), Artificial Christmas Trees, Christmas Candles, and Cake Ornaments. The front of the circular is adorned with an ornate, Victorian-style red illustration of a bear holding a candy cane, serving as a company logo and "Registered Trade Mark." Headings are presented in decorative red ink. The back pages provide detailed lists of products with quantities and prices per box or piece, indicating the range of goods offered for holiday sales.

An illustrated catalogue with prices from Fleishman, Morris & Co., purveyors of "Old Virginia Shoes." The catalogue lists items numbered 1300, 1302, and 1304. The company was located at 1300-1304 E. Franklin Street. Publication date is unknown but estimated to be around 1900 based on the available information.

This item is an invitation announcing the grand opening of Henry Bernhard's store, featuring French Pattern Bonnets, Hats, and other novelties. The opening event was scheduled for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, October 13th, 14th, and 15th, 1881, at his establishment located at 190 Main Street in Middletown, Connecticut. The card features decorative elements including script lettering for the opening line, "FRENCH PATTERN BONNETS, HATS" in an ornate arched text with flourishes, and decorative dividers surrounding the name "HENRY BERNHARD." The corners of the card are rounded.

Billhead for an invoice from G. Weber & Co. to Cohen for shoes. The invoice lists the address as 638 Commercial Street, San Francisco, California, and the date is September 30, 1865.

A single-sheet invoice, dated July 13, 1784, from Joseph Lopez to Colonel John Cooke of Newport, Rhode Island. The invoice details a sale of various crockery items, including baking dishes, cups and saucers, chamber pots, mugs, and other tableware, with prices listed for each item. The document is beautifully penned in a typical 18th-century style.

Invoice from S. Levy & Bros. dated March 26, 1894. The invoice mentions a 'vinget of store'. The location of the business is not specified on the invoice.

Photograph depicting the L. Bamberger store. The back of the photograph indicates "WREATH AND L. BAMBERGER 1893" and the date 1/1/1912. The image shows the front of the store.

Brass pincushion from Lansburgh & Bro., located at 404 & 406 Seventh Street, NW, Washington, D.C. The Lansburgh & Bro. department store opened on October 30, 1860, founded by James and Gustav Lansburgh. Initially known for supplying black crepe for President Abraham Lincoln's funeral, the store also installed the first wooden elevator in a commercial building in Washington, D.C. Remaining family-owned until 1951, when it was acquired by City Stores, Inc., the store liquidated in June 1973, ranking eighth in the Washington, D.C. retail market with $28.5 million in sales. This pincushion is an artifact from the store's history.

A broadside announcing the relocation of Lazard Frères & Co.'s dry goods store in San Francisco, California. The announcement details the new location at 525 & 527 Market Street and 22 & 24 Stevenson Street, between First and Second Streets. Published in San Francisco on February 10, 1869.

One-page ledger sheet (7.75" x 11.75") detailing general merchandise sales from Peter Cohen's store to Frances C. Dickinson in Bainbridge, Georgia, from July 1, 1830, to November 18, 1830. The ledger includes items such as combs, gin, spectacles, and cotton bagging.

A handwritten legal manuscript issued by Prussian authorities in Freren, Germany, on August 28, 1848. The document provides biographical information for Samuel Weinberg, including his birthdate of June 5, 1834, his father Heinemann Weinberg, and his mother Adelheid née Sutro (sister of Rabbi Abraham Sutro). The item is heavily damaged, repaired with tape, and shows significant wear and tear. It features a circular Prussian seal near the bottom. 3.

This letter, dated May 16, 1882, is from Banner Brothers, Importers & Manufacturers of Fine Clothing & Furnishing Goods, located in San Francisco, California, with a branch in New York City. It is addressed to Greenhood, Bohm & Co. in Helena, Montana, and concerns an order given to their salesman, Mr. Solomon, noting an expectation for a large future order. The letterhead features an elaborate, ornate Victorian-style design with decorative typography for the business name, an initial 'B' logo, and detailed addresses. 3.

This handwritten letter from Alexander Levinsky of Oglethorpe, Georgia, to Carhart & Roff in Macon, Georgia, dated September 16, 1854, concerns a previous order. Levinsky encloses a twenty-dollar bill and explains that a barrel of 'Dule Sugar' arrived spoiled, requesting credit for it. He then places a new order for '6 oz Clarkhome', '1/2 oz Houghten bitters', '1/2 peppermint sauce', and '6 quarter boxes sardines'. The letter also mentions an intention to send money for a future larger order for 'Courtweek'. The body of the letter is in a different hand than the signature of Alexander Levinsky. The document shows signs of age, including discoloration and stains. 3.

A personal letter written on the letterhead of Cohn Bros., a dealer in dry goods, clothing, carpets, notions, hats, caps, boots, shoes, and furnishing goods. The letter, dated September 22, 1891, is addressed to Miss Josie Black, informing her of a planned visit to Springer. The accompanying envelope is postmarked September 25, 1891, from New Mexico, and addressed to Miss Josie Black in Springer, N. Mex. The letterhead features a prominent, ornate masthead with "COHN BROS." in stylized lettering, flanked by decorative lines. Below, "Dry Goods, Clothing, Carpets," is also presented in ornate, stylized text, followed by other product categories. The names and locations of the brothers, M. Cohn (Trinidad, Colorado), D. Cohn (Trinidad, Colorado), and S. Cohn (Raton, New Mexico), are printed at the top of the letterhead. 3.

A letter written by Curry Marks on the letterhead of D. Abraham, a wholesale and retail dealer in crockery, Haviland's French china, glass ware, and plated ware. The letter, dated June 18, 1887, from Montgomery, Alabama, is addressed to Gish & Co. in Lynchburg, Virginia. In the letter, Marks requests that Gish & Co. send him a complete line of samples, as he intends to travel and solicit orders in surrounding towns. The letterhead features a stylized banner with "OFFICE OF D. ABRAHAM" and includes details of the business's offerings and address.

This letter, dated June 9, 1887, from Curry Marks, an agent, to Gish & Co. in Lynchburg, Virginia, discusses a business trip. Writing on the ornate letterhead of D. Abraham, a wholesale and retail dealer of crockery, Haviland's French china, glassware, and plated ware, Marks explains that he is in Montgomery, Alabama, but finds it "useless for me to be on the road this month" due to inactive saw mills, which means the mills are not in need of goods. He expresses readiness to travel next month if Gish & Co. approves. The letterhead features decorative Victorian-style lettering for the business name, along with a detailed listing of the products sold and the street address.

This letter from E. Schloss & Co., manufacturers of marble and wood top tables, parlor suits, hat racks, and other furnishings, dated August 1, 1882, is addressed to A. K. Kingsbury, Esq., Cashier. It concerns the collection of a draft for twenty-eight 15/100 dollars on James Furniture Co., with instructions to charge exchange if refused. The letterhead features an ornate Victorian-style design with the company name, a detailed vignette illustrating a marble and wood top table, and addresses for the main business at 379 Pearl Street and the factory at 719, 721 & 723 Fifth Street in New York. 3.

This is a letter from G. Goldberg, a dealer of Choice Staple and Fancy Groceries, Wines, Liquors, Tobacco and Cigars, and a General Outfitting Depot in Corinne, Utah Territory, dated August 10, 1871. The letter is addressed to L. H. Hershfield & Bro. in Helena, Montana Territory, inquiring about the status of Morris, G. Goldberg's brother, and asking if he has goods to sell in Helena and for how much. The letterhead features the business name "Office of G. Goldberg" prominently, with "Choice Staple and Fancy Groceries, WINES, LIQUORS, TOBACCO AND CIGARS, &c. AND GENERAL OUTFITTING DEPOT" below in decorative, possibly Victorian-style, typography. **3.

A two-page handwritten letter from Greenhood, Bohm & Co., a wholesale and retail clothier, addressed to partner Ike (Isaac Greenhood) in Virginia City, Montana Territory. The letter discusses various business matters, including an illness that prevented the writer from attending to business, the potential future location of a new store based on railroad development, current retail business profits, and cigar sales. The writer notes that the business has made over $5000 this year. The letterhead features the business name "GREENHOOD, BOHM & CO." in an ornate, period-typical font, with listed addresses in Helena, Montana; 215 Sansome St., San Francisco, Cal.; and 152 Chambers St., New York.

This letter, dated March 26, 1866, is from H. G. Norton & Co. in New York to the Providence Rubber Co., concerning sample shipments of hosiery. The letter features an ornate, highly detailed lithographed letterhead depicting a block of buildings on Broadway, New York. The illustration identifies several businesses, including H.G. Norton & Co. (Rubber Goods) at 509 Broadway, Bogardus Photographs, Taylor's International Hotel & Saloons, Solomon & Hart (Fabric for upholstery), S. Strahlheim & Co. (Laces & White Goods), E.A. Hayt & Co. (Cloaks and Mantillas), W.H. Lyon & Co. (Yankee Notions and Hosiery), Watrous Boyden & Fay (Hats), and B.F. Beekman (Silk and Straw Goods), each with their specific building number. The architectural style depicted is typical of mid-19th century commercial blocks in a major city. **3.

A handwritten letter from H. M. Cohen & Co. in New York, dated June 9, 1858, requesting a current price list of spoons from Luther Boardman in East Haddam, Connecticut. The letter also indicates that some cash for specific items is being forwarded. The letter is written in ornate script, typical of 19th-century correspondence. 3.

This letter, dated October 13, 1879, is from J. Schnitzer, a manufacturer of suspenders in New York, to Greenhood, Bohm & Co. in Helena, Montana. Schnitzer discusses a recent order, stating that he has shipped the goods as instructed, including some new styles. He apologizes for a delay, attributing it to holidays. Schnitzer also provides insight into market conditions, noting that he cannot fill orders made at the lowest prices and primarily sells to the city trade, otherwise selling regularly. The item features a printed letterhead for J. Schnitzer, Manufacturer of Suspenders, at No. 35 Walker Street, New York, with the body of the letter handwritten in cursive script. **3.

This business letter from L. Corn & Co., manufacturers of soft and stiff fur hats, acknowledges receipt of a check for $25.00 from M. J. S. Horah, in settlement of bills from April 10. The letter, dated April 16, 1886, also solicits further orders. The item features a printed letterhead with ornate Victorian-style typography for the company name and business description. The address and factory location are also printed, while the date, recipient's name, and signature are handwritten in script. 3.

This handwritten letter, dated February 16, 1853, from Hyman Levy in Louisa C. House, Virginia, is addressed to William Green, an attorney in Culpepper, Virginia. Levy expresses his concern about not receiving a reply after previously sending twenty dollars and copies of depositions. The letter is written in brown ink with a cursive script. The verso of the letter includes postal markings, including a London postmark dated 'AP 15 1853' and a stamp, indicating international transit despite its apparent domestic origin and destination. The document shows signs of folding. 3.

A letter from M. Stern, a dealer in Staple & Fancy Dry Goods, Clothing & Carpets in Marengo, Iowa, dated October 10, 1888, addressed to the Amana Society. The letter requests the shipment of "3 pieces Print.Co." by express. The document also contains handwritten numerical calculations. The letterhead features engraved typography for the business name, along with decorative lines and small ornamental designs typical of late 19th-century commercial stationery.

A letter from Moses, Blum & Weill, Shirt Manufacturers, located at 74 & 76 Leonard Street, New York, dated July 19, 1881. The letter is addressed to Greenhood, Bohm & Co., stating that in response to Mrs. Bohm's request, they have expressed a line of samples for fall wear. The letter mentions that the numbers have proven desirable, sales have been large, and prices have been kept low to offer a competitive advantage. The letterhead features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and "SHIRT MANUFACTURERS" with the address. **3.

This letter, dated October 10, 1888, is from S. & B. Katz, dealers in Dry Goods, Clothing, Furnishing Goods, Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes, located in Osage, Iowa. It is addressed to the Amana Society in Homestead, Iowa, and encloses $101.39 as payment for purchases made in September and October 1888, after a discount. The letterhead features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and product categories. 3.

This letter, dated October 1, 1887, is from Curry Marks, an agent for S. Loeb, a dealer in Dry Goods and Groceries located at Arnold's Corner in Montgomery, Alabama, and is addressed to Messrs. R. E. Gish & Co. in Lynchburg, Virginia. The letter discusses business matters, including a returned freight shipment from Dadeville, an unsuccessful attempt to meet Mr. Robinson, and confirmation that Mr. Ward has received his goods. Marks also addresses an incorrect charge for a box of cigars, explaining that it was provided to Sam Rice as a sample with the understanding of a larger order, and requests credit for it. The letter is written on a pre-printed billhead for S. Loeb, featuring the business name in ornate Victorian-style lettering and identifying the business as a "DEALER IN DRY GOODS AND GROCERIES" at "ARNOLD'S CORNER."

This letter, dated September 5, 1887, originates from S. Loeb, a dealer in dry goods and groceries located at Arnold's Corner in Montgomery, Alabama. The correspondence is from Curry Marks, identified as a "Dalisman" (likely salesman or agent), writing from Mathews Station, Alabama, regarding an order for A. J. Simmons. The order specifies "10 Bbl Signal" at 9 1/4 with a value of 20 and "2 .. Straup" at 9 1/5 with a value of 28. The terms of the transaction are listed as "90 days". The letterhead features ornate Victorian-style lettering for "OFFICE OF S. LOEB" with decorative flourishes and a scrolled banner, characteristic of late 19th-century commercial stationery.

A handwritten letter from Theodore Lilienthal in New Orleans, Louisiana, dated May 25, 1865, addressed to J. P. Van Nest in Mobile, Alabama. The letter offers photographic services, detailing prices at $12.50 per hundred pictures or 25 cents each, and notes that the pictures are "the best and are approved by the respective generals." The letter is written on lined paper in a cursive hand. It is accompanied by an addressed and stamped envelope, postmarked "T. Lilienthal, New Orleans, May 27 1865" and "New Orleans LA May 29 65." 3.

This item comprises a letter and its accompanying envelope from Wm. Ronshein & Bros., a Boys' Clothing House located at 70 West Pearl Street in Cincinnati, Ohio, dated November 14, 1879. The letter is addressed to Miss Reynolds & Frank and responds to an inquiry regarding an earlier communication, confirming the dispatch of order number 2896. The letterhead features an elegant illustration of a well-dressed man and boy, along with ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and address. The envelope's front also displays the illustration of the man and boy, noting "Wm. Ronsheim & Bros. SUCCESSORS TO LEVY & RONSHEIM," and includes a Cincinnati postmark. The verso of the envelope is adorned with a detailed lithographic illustration of the "Seventh Cincinnati Industrial Exposition Building," held from September 10th to October 11th, 1879, described as a "One Million Dollars" structure. **3.

A letter dated October 21, 1880, from A. Bacharach & Co. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to R. Loewenstein & Co. in Mora, New Mexico, declining a $3.00 allowance for a damaged coat and offering $2.00 instead. The letter is contained within an advertisement envelope from A. Bacharach & Co. at 409 Market Street, Philadelphia. The letter was written by A. Bacharach and addressed to R. Loewenstein.

A one-page business letter from Chas. W. Rosenthal & Co., wallpaper company located at 507 North 4th Street, St. Louis, Missouri, to D. C. Proctor in Cuero, Texas, dated October 8, 1892. The letter details a customer's order.

A commercial letter written by H. Vogelman, a manufacturer and dealer in boots, shoes, hats, caps, leather, and findings, located at 20 Mill Street, Grass Valley, California. Dated February 10, 1895, the letter promises to send money and complains of dull business conditions. The letterhead is described as "very crude."

A letter dated June 15, 1900, from H. W. Kleinmann to H. L. Menefee concerning the Baltimore Bargain House, located at 212, 214, 216, 218, and 220 West Baltimore Street. The letter mentions the store's large storefront and its establishment in 1880. The letter was written from Sperryville, Virginia, and sent to Baltimore, Maryland.

A half-sheet letter from I. (Isaac) Lewis, a wholesale and retail dealer in dry goods, boots, shoes, hats, and clothing in Jefferson, Texas, to E. C. Bailey in Boston, Massachusetts, dated April 2, 1877. The letter concerns a money draft payment. The letter shows old folds and a 1.5-inch cut in the top left corner, but the content is intact.

A letter written on J. P. Lossl General Merchandise & Dry Goods letterhead in Pioneer, Montana, on May 19, 1895, addressed to A. M. Holter in Helena, Montana. The letter's content is not fully described. The letterhead mentions that Lossl moved his store to Wisdom, Montana after Pioneer declined.

A half-sheet letter from Lemle & Weil, wholesale and retail dealers in dry goods, hats, boots, shoes, clothing, and men's furnishings, located in Opelika, Alabama. The letter is dated February 4, 1884, and addressed to G. Gunby Jordan. The letterhead features the company's name and a description of its merchandise.

This archival item consists of a letter dated July 10, 1884, from Lora C. Kister of Mill Brook, Ohio, to Thalhimer Brothers in Richmond, Virginia. The letter is accompanied by an undated envelope featuring an advertisement for Thalhimer Brothers, located at 501 Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia. The envelope's advertisement showcases the store's offerings. The letter itself contains business-related correspondence.

A handwritten business letter dated May 25, 1885, from Maas & Bro. (Jake and Solomon Maas) in Cochran, Georgia, to [Campbell & Vansyckie]. The letter reflects the business activities of Maas & Bro., who later founded the prominent Maas Brothers department store in Tampa, Florida. The letter is in poor condition.

A handwritten business letter dated April 16, 1881, from Maas & Bro. (Jake and Solomon Maas) in Cochran, Georgia, to [Carhart and Curd]. The letter discusses business matters; additional details are not available. This letter is part of a larger collection documenting the early business activities of the Maas brothers, who later founded the prominent Maas Brothers department store in Tampa, Florida.

A letter written on the letterhead of Maas & Bro. in Cochran, Georgia, dated September 17, 1878, addressed to [Carhart and Curd]. The letter pertains to business matters. Abe and Isaac Maas, who later founded the prominent Maas Brothers department store in Tampa, Florida, started their retail careers in Cochran, Georgia with their brothers, Jacob and Sol.

Letter written on the letterhead of Maas & Bro. in Cochran, Georgia, dated June 8, 1878, addressed to [Carhart and Curd] in Macon, Georgia. The letter discusses business matters. Abe and Isaac Maas, who started their retail career in Cochran, Georgia, with their brothers Jacob and Sol, later founded the prominent Maas Brothers department store in Tampa, Florida.

A letter written on the letterhead of Maas & Bro. (Jake and Solomon Maas), dated January 29, 1877. The letterhead indicates a Macon store, though the letter's salutation and content reference Cochran, Georgia. This correspondence provides insight into the early business operations of the Maas brothers, who later founded the prominent Maas Brothers department store in Tampa, Florida.

A business letter written on the letterhead of Maas & Brother, a retail firm in Cochran, Georgia, dated July 15, 1877. The letter was sent to [Carhart and Curd] in Macon, Georgia. The letter reflects the business activities of Maas & Brother, offering insights into the retail trade in 19th-century Georgia.

A letter written on January 14, 1884, by Myer Levi, a dealer in dry goods, notions, groceries, cigars, tobacco, and snuff in Berlin, Maryland, to William B. Tomlinson. The letter concerns a three-month peddler's license and includes a payment of seven dollars. The letter is accompanied by an envelope with advertising.

A letter dated June 10, 1890, sent from Schwab Clothing Co. at 1014 & 1016 Washington Ave., St. Louis, Missouri, to Farr Alpaca Co. The letter mentions a "great vignette" of their store.

A commercial letter written on the stationary of Share Bros. Dry Goods Co. in Harper, Kansas, dated September 15, 1886. The letter's content is unknown without further examination.

A commercial letter written by Simon Lewy in Eufaula, Alabama, to Alfred I. Young on October 26, 1886, concerning an order for cloth from the Red Cash Store, successor to S. Waxelbaum. The letter references business transactions and the clothing trade.

A commercial letter addressed to Max Meyer & Co., a cigar manufacturer and retailer of firearms, ammunition, and other goods, located at 171 Farnham Street, corner of 11th Street, Omaha, Nebraska. The letter is dated December 8, 1873.

Billhead/letter from William Weinstein & Co., wholesale and retail grocers, located on Lower Main Street, Helena, Montana. Dated July 29, 1890.

A business letter written on ornate letterhead from Hexter, May & Co., importers of stoves and metals, located at 124 & 126 Front Street in Portland, Oregon, dated December 4, 1890. The letter is addressed to J. Shields & Co. and references a previous communication regarding "pipe elbows" that were to be forwarded. The letterhead features a detailed, ornate Victorian-style design with the company name and business type prominently displayed, framed by decorative scrollwork and a central emblem, typical of commercial printing of the late 19th century.

Lithograph depicting the store and warehouse of Goldsmith & Lowenberg, located at 84-86 Front Street. The lithograph also mentions "Pa. Tinplate" in New Kensington, PA. Created by Solomon Oppenheimer. Dated August 21, 1896.

A glass medicine bottle from the business of J. B. Cohen, located at 132 East Gay Street in West Chester, Pennsylvania. The bottle is circa 1885.

Oval-shaped metal tokens used as charge cards by Frank and Seder. Each token bears a unique holder number; example shown is #137628. The tokens date from circa 1925.

Trade card advertising the New England Bargain Clothing Co., located at Meyer Levy's Old Stand. The card is dated circa 1885. Geographic location is Maine.

This document is an order for payment from the U.S. Paymaster to M. B. Breitenbach, dated March 1, 1866, in Jackson, Michigan. It instructs the Paymaster to pay M. B. Breitenbach forty-six dollars, to be deducted from the money due to Lewis Arnell of Co. H, 12th Reg't Mich. Inf. upon his mustering out of the U.S. Army, for goods he purchased. The item is a pre-printed form with handwritten insertions for names, amounts, and dates, featuring blue ink for the printed text and a dark, possibly black or brown, ink for the handwritten details. The form includes a simple double-line border. 3.

Letter dated July 26, 1867, from W. C. Lobenstein in Leavenworth, Kansas, to the Singer Manufacturing Company, ordering sewing accessories. The letter may have been extracted from a letter book.

A printed pamphlet titled "Charleston Business Cards" serving as a directory of various businesses operating in Charleston, South Carolina, in 1854. It lists numerous businesses with their names, industries, and addresses, including wholesale shoe dealers, booksellers and stationers, importers and wholesale dealers in dry goods and clothing, carriage factories, wholesale and retail grocers, dealers in drugs and fancy goods, drapers and tailors, manufacturing stationers, agents for steamship lines, importers and wholesale dealers in German, French, and English goods, rubber goods dealers, importers and wholesale dealers in lead, paints, oils, and window glass, brokers and auction agents, manufacturers of carriages and buggies, daguerrean artists, direct importers of hardware, cutlery, and guns, importers of foreign books, stationery, and works of art, retail apothecaries and druggists, and manufacturers and dealers in hats and caps. Specific highlighted entries include the "Carolina Clothing Depot" (with A. N. Cohen, Jr. as Proprietor and L. L. Levy as Superintendent), the "Southern Clothing Emporium" (operated by D. J. & J. Levy), "James E. Spear" (dealing in Fine Watches, Jewelry, Silver Ware, and Fancy Goods), and the "Charleston Hat Manufactory" (managed by R. Hawley), which explicitly notes its establishment date as Jan. 1, 1854. The pamphlet features a simple, text-heavy layout typical of business directories of the period, printed on aged paper with basic typography. No elaborate graphical elements or logos are visible.

This pamphlet contains two full-page advertisements from a 1879 "Clothier and Hatter Periodical." One advertisement is for M. Sampter & Sons, located at 261 & 263 Canal Street, New York. It promotes their Spring and Summer 1879 collection of Youths', Boys' and Children's Clothing, noting their recent move to more extensive quarters. The second advertisement is for Hammerslough Brothers, Wholesale Clothiers, located at 478, 480 & 482 Broadway, New York. It features their Spring and Summer stock of "Novelties" and highlights their specialization in "White Vests" made from various fabrics. Both advertisements feature bold, period-appropriate typography and decorative borders. The Hammerslough Brothers ad includes a distinctive illustrative logo with three stylized vests framed in an arch. 3.

A cabinet card photograph depicting a bustling street scene during a parade in Sioux City, Iowa. The image prominently features the storefront of the Iowa Clothing Co., with its advertising signs visible. The street is filled with crowds of spectators, a fancy float pulled by horses, American patriotic flags, and what appears to be a music brass band, indicating a festive event. The scene captures the lively atmosphere of a late 19th-century public celebration.

Photograph depicting clerks and possibly the owner in front of a clothing store in Lehighton, Pennsylvania, circa 1890. A gas light is visible in the image. The photographer is identified as L. Ruttenberg.

Undated photograph depicting Jacob Speidel and his wife posing in front of their store. Several advertisements are visible on a fence in the background, including one for the Criterion Theatre.

Photograph depicting employees posing in front of the Loveman, Joseph & Loeb store in Birmingham, Alabama. The image is undated, but likely dates to the circa 1890s, based on clothing and photographic styles. Loveman, Joseph & Loeb was founded in 1887.

A photograph depicting the storefront of Rosenfeld Bros. located at the corner of Baltimore Street and Market Space in Baltimore, Maryland. The image shows a brass sign that reads "BUY YOUR CLOTHING." The photograph is dated circa January 1, 1865.

Black and white photograph depicting the Wiener family posed in front of their store in South Whitley, Indiana, circa 1890. This is one of a group of four photographs.

Three photographs depicting the storefront of the National Cloak & Suit Company located at 350 West 23rd Street in New York City. The photographs are dated circa 1905. Accompanying the photographs are a business card and a letter (contents unspecified).

Business card for Plonsky Brothers, men's furnishings, located at 260 and 260 1/2 Third Avenue, New York, New York. The card likely dates from around 1875, based on the donor's suggested date.

Post-Civil War trade token issued by Nathan Hyman, an importer of watches and fine jewelry in San Francisco, California. The token's obverse reads "HYMAN, N.J. (NATHAN)..., IMPORTER of WATCHES & FINE JEWLLERY...FRENCH, ENGLISH, JAPANESE & CHINESE; FANCY GOODS...205 KEARNY STREET." The reverse reads "SOLE AGENT FOR HYMAN'S ENGLISH BLACK GARNET JEWELERY...WHOLESALE & RETAIL...205 KEARNY STREET." The token dates to circa 1876. Additional biographical information notes that Hyman was a clerk for Joseph Brothers in 1860-61 and a salesman in 1867. His first store, opened in 1875, was located at the corner of Montgomery and Pine Streets. Information compiled from Rulau, 1997, Ca.SF.42.

A postcard from the Boston Clothing House in Montreal, Quebec, addressed to J. W. Whitman in Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia. The postcard informs the recipient that a "traveller" will be calling in approximately three weeks to present a complete line of Fall and Winter Clothing at satisfactory prices and terms, and encourages reserving an order until the goods are seen. The reverse side features the "CANADA POST CARD" header and a Montreal postmark dated July 1, 1882 (likely the mailing date). The text is printed in a clear, formal serif font, with handwritten names and addresses.

A postcard from Kahn & Schloss, Manufacturing Clothiers of Baltimore, MD, dated June 27, 1885. The postcard, sent by agent W. L. McFarland, informs the Shelby Iron Works Co. in Shelby, AL, of an upcoming visit with a full line of samples for men's, youth's, and boys' clothing. The item features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and a decorative "POSTAL CARD" banner on the reverse, along with various postmarks. 3.

A postcard from S. Guckenheimer & Son of Savannah, Ga., dated February 10, 1885, sent to E. E. Foy & Co. in Rocky Ford, Ga. The postcard notifies E. E. Foy & Co. that their account has been charged $1.89 for freight on goods invoiced January 3. The card features a pre-printed "POSTAL CARD" banner, a 1-cent U.S. postage stamp with a Native American head profile, and a Savannah, GA postmark.

A photographic postcard showing a full view of the Hess Brothers department store on Hamilton Street in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Published circa 1906. The postcard was likely produced by the Rotograph Company.

Unused postcard depicting the storefront of Harry Marx's clothing store in New York City, New York. The image includes three men, a woman, and a child. Undated, circa 1885.

This is a 1879 pricelist pamphlet from Greensfelder, Rosenthal & Co., manufacturers of rubber boots and shoes, located at 105 & 107 Wabash Avenue in Chicago, Illinois. The pamphlet details various styles and prices for "Bay State," "Boston," "National," and "New Jersey" brand boots, arctics, overshoes, and "self-acting overshoes," as well as "Alaska" brand items. It also includes a "List of Findings" such as boot and shoe preparations, laces, buttons, and tools, with prices per dozen or gross. The item is printed on pink-tinted paper, folded into three panels, and features an ornate Victorian-style border and lettering on the central panel, proclaiming "PRICE LIST OF Rubber Boots & Shoes." It includes a disclaimer "SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE" at the top of each panel. **3.

A printed circular in the form of a letter announcing the opening of Strauss, Sachs & Co. at 355 & 357 Broadway in New York, New York. Issued on February 1, 1891. The circular is a broadside.

Printed broadside letter from S. Leebes & Co. announcing a sales call by M. B. Edinger in San Francisco, California, dated January 1, 1876. The letter also mentions a store in Salt Lake City.

This item is an advertising promissory note resembling US currency, issued by C. M. Salinger's Oak Hall Clothing House in Leavenworth, Kansas, dated May 10, 1869. The front features ornate Victorian-style lettering declaring "United States THREE DOLLARS" and indicates that "Three Dollars can be saved on every Suit of Clothes purchased" at the clothing house. It includes a serial number (#24597), a classical female figure (likely Liberty or Columbia) on the left, and a portrait of a male figure (likely a historical statesman) on the right, all within intricate borders and a green underprint. A red seal is also present. The reverse side features further ornate design, stating, "On presentation of this Bill at our OAK HALL Clothing House / The holder will be politely waited upon / and given the worth of his money." and is signed by Chas. M. Salinger. **3.

This handwritten receipt documents a transaction between Robert Stevens & Co. and Jacob Rodriguez, Rivera & Co., dated May 12, 1755, in Newport, Rhode Island. The transaction details the sale of 19 boxes of spermaceti candles and additional boxes and paper. The total weight of the candles is recorded as 796 lbs, with 200 lbs deducted, leaving a net weight of 596 lbs. The cost for the candles is listed as £596.10, and for the boxes and paper as £12.7, totaling £608.17. The document features clear, legible 18th-century script and contains detailed handwritten calculations.

A receipt documenting a purchase of a "Large Brilliant," likely a crystal chandelier, from Read & Taylor by Henry Tobias. The receipt details a payment of $150.00, with a $10.00 cash discount, on September 1, 1841, in New York City. The receipt measures 8" x 4.5".

Receipt issued by M. Oppenheimer & Co. (successors to Kaufman, Oppenheimer & Co.), manufacturers of clothing and jobbers of piece goods and tailor's trimmings, located at 233 Liberty Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on June 25, 1882. The receipt is part of the Kaufman, Oppenheimer & Co. archive, which documents the evolution of this Jewish manufacturing and wholesale clothing firm from the late 1870s through 1902.

A molded glass prescription bottle with the name and address of C. M. Rosenbaum, pharmacist, embossed on the bottle: "C. M. ROSENBAUM..PHARMACIST..8 AND 10 W. FORDHAM RD..NEW YORK." The bottom is marked with the bottle maker, "M. B. W. MILLVILLE." The bottle has a cork top. Circa 1890s.

This collection comprises fifteen trade cards advertising the London & Liverpool Clothing Co., located at 169 Bank Street in Waterbury, Connecticut. Each card features a different U.S. president: George Washington, John Adams, James K. Polk, James Madison, Grover Cleveland, James Monroe, Rutherford B. Hayes, John Quincy Adams, James A. Garfield, Andrew Jackson, Franklin Pierce, Martin Van Buren, Zachary Taylor, William Henry Harrison, and John Tyler. The cards advertise the company as "the cheapest clothing house in the Naugatuck Valley." The cards are undated but are estimated to date from around 1885 based on stylistic evidence. The collection is incomplete; not all cards are present.

This collection comprises five trade cards issued by R.H. Macy & Co. in New York, New York, circa 1885. The cards, part of a larger collection (Arc.MS.56, Volume 21, Pages 12-13), depict imagery related to the department store's merchandise. The donor's note indicates the set is from "Arabian Nights" and that the cards were owned by Isidor and Nathan Straus.

Set of seven whiskey shot glasses. Each glass is marked with "AAAA" and "A/4". The glasses are attributed to Rothschild Bros., a Philadelphia business. The set dates to circa the 1890s. The glasses are currently housed in the University of Pennsylvania Archives, Arc.MS.56, Tray 2, Wells 1, 4, 5, 7, 7, 8, 8.

Shipping record documenting the transport of five cases of silks from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to New York, New York on November 14, 1857, by L. I. Levy & Co. The verso notes that the goods were transported by railroad. The record also includes a note referencing the company's later financial recovery after suspending operations in 1857.

Shipping record documenting the transport of one case of silks from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to New York, New York on November 14, 1857, by L. I. Levy & Co. The verso notes that the shipment was transported by railroad. The document mentions L. J. Levy & Co's 1857 suspension and subsequent debt repayment.

Silver spoon, 6 3/8" shell spoon, marked by Henry Hyman (likely a retailer) in Lexington, Kentucky. Weighs 2.2 oz. The spoon features the initials "HBD" and four hallmarks: a head, lion passant, leopard's head, and the letter "C" in clipped rectangles, possibly indicating London manufacture between 1818-1819. The maker's mark "HENRY HYMAN" is also incused. Hyman advertised as early as 1799 in Stewart's Kentucky Herald. He is sometimes confused with H. Hyman, active in Richmond, Virginia during the 1840s-1850s; the latter's silver had the initials RHD after his hallmark.

A sterling silver teaspoon manufactured by S. Hyman & CO in Chicago. The handle of the spoon features hand-engraved floral decoration. The item is described as "Hand Engraved" and "Sterling".

This coin silver tablespoon was retailed by Jacob and Solomon Frank, jewelers operating on N. 6th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, around 1850-1861, with this particular item dated circa 1855. The spoon measures approximately 8 1/2 inches in length and weighs about 41 grams. The handle features an engraved initial 'S', and the retailer's mark 'J.&S.FRANK' is present on the back, though rubbed.

A handwritten statement of account detailing the debt of Lieutenant Bristol to M. G. Rosenthal, a sutler for the 147th New York Regiment. The document, dated March 1, 1865, itemizes various provisions purchased between November 18, 1864, and January 14, 1865. The listed items include quantities of milk, apples, raisins, a bag, butter, and matches, totaling $8.55. The document is handwritten on lined paper, presenting a functional and unadorned style typical of military camp records from the period.

This stereoscopic photograph captures a bustling street scene on Lemon Street in Palatka, Florida, around 1880. The view depicts a row of commercial buildings, with people gathered on the sidewalks and horse-drawn carriages on the unpaved street. A sign for "Lilienthal Bros." is visible among the businesses, suggesting their presence in the scene. The image provides a glimpse into the mercantile activity and urban development of Palatka during the late 19th century. The photograph is mounted on an orange stereoscopic card, typical of the period, designed to be viewed through a stereoscope for a three-dimensional effect. The verso is stamped "Oakland Public Library" and has handwritten notes identifying the location as "PALATKA FLA, LEMON ST."

This stereoscopic photograph, created by the Keystone View Company, depicts a bustling scene outside two frontier-style establishments in Sheep Camp, Alaska, during the late 19th-century Gold Rush era. The image shows the "Seattle Hotel" and "T. Lubelski General Merchandise," which appear to be combined mercantile and lodging facilities. Numerous individuals, likely gold seekers or "argonaughts," are gathered around the stores, some with bundles and supplies, suggesting active trade and preparation for travel. Goods are displayed openly outside the stores. The stereoview card features an orange border with the publisher's name, "Keystone View Company," on the left side, and copyright information "Copyright 1898 by B. L. Singley" along with "Meadville, Pa. St. Louis, Mo." on the right side. The reverse side of the card includes an informational description titled "(26)" by John P. Clum, U. S. P. O. Inspector and Lecturer, noting that in Sheep Camp's early days, establishments often combined general merchandising, drug store, restaurant, and lodging, with goods displayed openly due to the trust placed in dealers by the gold seekers. This description is copyrighted 1900 by B. L. Singley. **3.

This stereoscopic photograph depicts the storefront of the Brockman-Lowe Drug Co. in Columbia County, Washington, circa 1890s. The image shows several men standing outside the business, which features large display windows and awnings. The photograph captures a street scene typical of the late 19th century, with architectural details of commercial buildings. 3.

Stereoscopic trade card advertising Goldsmith & Co., located at 336 & 368 Broadway, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, opposite the Newhall House. The card features a storefront view and a full advertisement on the reverse. Undated, circa 1880.

Stereoscopic view card depicting L. M. Cohen's store at 238 Bowery, New York, New York. The reverse of the card displays an advertisement for the store, listing various items sold, including albums, jewelry, toilet sets, satchels, bird cages, dolls, toys, wagons, and musical instruments. The date of the photograph is unknown, but it is likely from around 1875.

Stereoscopic photograph depicting A. T. Stewart & Co.'s retail store in New York City. Published by L. M. Cohen, 238 Bowery, New York. The image shows a bustling department store interior, showcasing a wide variety of merchandise including human hair, jewelry, musical instruments, toiletries, dolls, toys, children's carriages, and birdcages.

This stereoview depicts the interior of the U.S. Treasury's "Dry Press Room," showing multiple workers engaged in the process of manufacturing currency. The image provides a glimpse into the industrial operations of the U.S. Treasury in Washington, D.C., during the mid-19th century. An advertising label on the reverse identifies H. Cohen as a dealer in "Cromos, Engravings, and Frames" in Washington, D.C., suggesting he sold or distributed this photographic view.

A stereoview photograph depicting the exterior of the Levy & Stearn store, a fancy goods and toy bazaar located at 168 Superior Street in Cleveland, Ohio. The storefront is elaborately decorated with various goods on display, including baby carriages, toys, and other merchandise, with several individuals standing outside. The reverse side of the card serves as an advertisement, detailing Levy & Stearn as importers, wholesale and retail dealers in Fancy Goods, Toys & Notions, Wooden and Willow Ware, Berlin Zephyrs, Germantown Canvasses, Perforated Board, and Gold & Silver Trimmings for military, regalia, church, and theatrical purposes. It also notes them as sole agents for Whitney Baby Carriages. The card features ornate Victorian-style typography. The front of the stereoview has vertical text reading "168 Superior Street, opp. Weddell House, CLEVELAND, OHIO." and "FANCY GOODS & TOY BAZAAR."

A spring 1881 broadside advertisement for Stern Brothers department store, located at 32, 34, and 36 West 23rd Street in New York City. The broadside features an illustration of a boy and girl and indicates the store's location between Broadway and 6th Avenue.

A store coupon, circa 1900, advertising a 50-cent discount. The coupon indicates it is valid at any of the issuing store's locations. The text includes "STORE NO. 6" and "..."GOOD AT ANY OF OUR STORES"; 50 CENTS;".

This document is a partially printed Sutler's Script, issued by M. B. Breitenbach, the sutler for the 12th Michigan Infantry, from Jackson, Michigan, on March 1, 1866. It serves as an order to the U.S. Paymaster to pay M. B. Breitenbach twenty-nine dollars ($29.00), to be deducted from the final pay of Sergeant Hull M. Cross upon his mustering out of the U.S. Army. Sergeant Cross attests to having bought goods in good faith and requests the deduction. The document also notes $1.30 due to Sergeant Cross from the U.S. Government. The form features a pre-printed layout with handwritten details, including a blue stamped or printed "$29.00" within a decorative oval at the top left and the prominent printed text "PAYMASTER U.S.A." and "PAY TO M. B. BREITENBACH," with the latter in bold, capitalized lettering.

This document is an order for payment, also known as a Sutler's Script, issued by M. B. Breitenbach, a sutler to the 12th Michigan Infantry. It records a transaction where Corporal George W. Plumer of Company K, 12th Michigan Infantry, purchased goods totaling $55.00. The script directs the U.S. Paymaster to deduct this amount from Plumer's final pay upon the regiment's mustering out at Jackson, Michigan. The item is a partially pre-printed form with handwritten details for the date, names, amount, and various certifications. It features a header 'PAYMASTER U.S.A.' and spaces for witnessing and certifications of purchase.

Three comical trade cards advertising Rosenfelt Bros., clothiers, located in Easton, Pennsylvania. The cards depict men being fitted for clothing. The cards are undated, but are estimated to be circa 1885. These are part of a larger collection of Judaica Americana.

This trade card advertises A. Alschuler, a dealer in fine clothing, gents' furnishing goods, hats, caps, trunks, and valises at 17 La Salle Street, Ottawa, Illinois. The card features a colorful, humorous illustration depicting a scene labeled "MACBETH," with a kilted figure holding a brush labeled "RYE" near a person in bed, while another figure peeks from behind a door. The text "O proper stuff!" is also visible. The card includes the copyright year 1881. 3.

This trade card advertises A. B. SIMON as a Merchant Tailor and Clothier located on Spring St., Newton, N. J. The card features a colorful illustration depicting a domestic scene with a woman sitting on a man's lap, accompanied by the caption: "PLAYFUL WIFE ON HIS KNEE, SITS AND TALKS, WAITING TEA." The text advertising the business is printed above the illustration. The design is typical of late 19th-century advertising. 3.

This colorful trade card advertises A. Frank & Co., The Clothiers, located in Ottawa, Illinois, specializing in men's and boy's clothing. The card encourages potential customers to "save money" by purchasing from their establishment. The visual features a comical caricature of a man with an exaggerated head, possibly a shopkeeper, wearing a blue bandana, a yellow jacket, and a blue apron. He is depicted picking his nose while holding a small box and leaning on a broom, rendered in a style typical of late 19th-century advertising.

This trade card advertises A. Hollander & Co., Clothiers and Merchant Tailors, specializing in fine custom work at 82 to 88 Asylum St., Hartford, Conn. The card features a colorful, comical illustration of two men by a river, one falling into the water while the other struggles with a large fish. A fishing rod, hat, and picnic basket are visible in the scene. 3.

This trade card for A. Hollander & Co., Clothiers & Merchant Tailors in Hartford, Connecticut, advertises "FINE CUSTOM WORK A SPECIALTY." The front features a comical blue-ink illustration depicting a crowded scene, possibly on public transportation, with a large woman surrounded by numerous children, interacting with a conductor or ticket-taker. Text above the scene reads "SURE SIR THEY ARE ALL UNDER AGE." The business name, "A. HOLLANDER & CO. Clothiers & Merchant Tailors," is presented in ornate Victorian-style lettering. The card also lists the

Trade card for A. Hollander & Co., a clothing house located at 82-88 Asylum Street in Hartford, Connecticut, advertising itself as "The Largest Clothing House in the State." The card features a lithographed illustration depicting a man falling off a penny-farthing bicycle while a woman rides another one. The illustration is signed "BUFFORD BOSTON." The card encourages customers to "GIVE THEM A CALL." 3.

This trade card advertises A. L. Lessner & Co., dealers in ladies' and gents' furnishing goods, notions, and a specialty in infants' caps and dresses, located at 7 S. Market St., Springfield, Ohio. The front of the card features a vibrant illustration of a white rose, an orange flower, and rosebuds with green foliage, with the business details presented on a decorative banner. The reverse side shows a torn image of a child and a dog, possibly from an earlier, unrelated advertisement, typical of the scrapbooking or reuse practices of the period.

The front of this trade card features a colorful illustration of an artist, depicted with a mustache and beard, wearing a hat, and holding a painter's palette and brushes. A decorative jug with jewels or stones is also present. The verso displays a circular purple stamp for A. Lesser & Son, identifying them as jobbers of watches and jewelry located at 61 Warren St., Syracuse, N.Y. The stamp also states they carry a full assortment of watch, clock, optical, and jobbing materials. 3.

This trade card advertises A. Polack, a One Price Clothier located at 1316 Farnam Street, Omaha, Nebraska. The card features an illustration of an anthropomorphic cat dressed in elaborate Victorian-style attire, including a top hat, monocle, waistcoat, striped trousers, and carrying an umbrella. The text reads "COMPLIMENTS OF A. POLACK, One Price Clothier, 1316 Farnam Street, Omaha, Neb." The reverse side is blank. 3.

A trade card for A. Straus, Fine Clothing, located at 939 Penn. Avenue, Washington, D.C. The card features a colorful lithographic illustration depicting a boy in a field holding a bird's nest with two chicks, while several birds fly overhead. The background includes a rolling hill and a bush. The verso of the card is blank.

Trade Card - Allen , Straus Clothiers Cute Small White Dog ....24 & 26 W. Main St., (Rochester, NY...Allen, Straus & Co....folded in 1900) ...verso blank. Printed by G. Kahn 1882. ..Anson C. Allen was not Jewish. Straus, (Solomon)'s son Moses was married to Caroline M. Straus whose obituary places her as a member of Berith Kodesh Synagogue

This trade card advertises the American Eagle One Price Clothing House located in Mandan, Dakota Territory, dating from approximately 1885. The card promotes "Style and Fit" and "One Price," featuring a highly racist caricature of a Black man being tripped by a pig, with a Black child and another dog in the background. The imagery is depicted with vibrant color graphics, typical of late 19th-century advertising. **3.

This color lithograph trade card advertises Arthur Kohn, a clothier, hatter, and merchant tailor located at the corner of Second and Morrison Streets in Portland, Oregon. The card features a charming illustration of an older boy feeding a younger child with a spoon, set in a domestic interior with shelves holding dishes. The business name and services are prominently displayed above the image. The verso of the card is blank except for handwritten collection marks. 3.

A trade card for B. Merzbacher, a dealer in ready-made clothing and gent's furnishing goods located at 413 Penn St., Reading, PA. The card features an illustration of a young boy in a cap, peeking through a stylized torn hole, holding a flower bouquet. The text advertises "Quick Sales and Small Profits" and provides the business details. The card's aesthetic is characteristic of late 19th-century advertising, utilizing color lithography.

A trade card for B. Posner, a Scranton, PA-based business located at 219 Penn Avenue opposite Baptist Church, offering "Second-Hand and New Clothing," "Ladies Dresses, Carpets, Boots and Shoes," and "ALL KINDS OF FURNISHING GOODS," advertising items as "SELLING VERY CHEAP." The card features bold, ornate lettering for the business name and product categories. The verso of the card features a colorful lithographic illustration for INTERNATIONAL BAKING POWDER, depicting three children in a grassy field; one boy sits playing a horn, while another boy and a girl are dancing. The baking powder is manufactured by Queen City Chemical Company.

This trade card advertises B. W. Levy, a Philadelphia business offering gents' fine furnishing goods and a constant stock of umbrellas. The card features a colorful illustration of white bell flowers (likely lily of the valley) and a pink rosebud on the left side. The business name, "B. W. Levy," is prominently displayed in ornate lettering, followed by "GENTS," "FINE FURNISHING GOODS," and the address "2120 Callowhill Street, Philadelphia." A note indicates "A Fine Stock of Umbrellas Constantly on Hand." The overall design suggests a Victorian-era aesthetic typical for advertising of the period. The verso of the card is blank. 3.

This trade card advertises B. W. Levy, a Philadelphia business specializing in fine furnishing goods for men, with a particular emphasis on umbrellas. The card features a colorful illustration of blue flowers, possibly forget-me-nots or blue bells, with a bee or insect near them. The business is located at 2120 Callowhill Street, Philadelphia. 3.

This trade card advertises B. W. Levy, a Philadelphia business specializing in "Gents' Fine Furnishing Goods" and a "Fine Stock of Umbrellas." The business was located at 2120 Callowhill Street. The card features a decorative, colorful illustration of a large pink rose and blue forget-me-nots, typical of floral designs on late 19th-century advertising.

This colorful trade card advertises the Baltimore Clothing House located on Main Street in Winston, N. C. The front of the card features an illustration of a young boy wearing glasses and a hat, carrying an insect container and a walking cane, suggesting an outdoor or nature theme. The text reads "Compliments of the BALTIMORE CLOTHING HOUSE, (GRANITE FRONT,)" at the bottom. The reverse of the card is blank. The card is typical of late 19th-century advertising, likely produced using chromolithography. 3.

This trade card for the Bay State Clothing House in Minneapolis, Minnesota, circa 1885, features an advertisement for the clothing store located at 220 Hennepin Ave. The card's front design includes a large, snarling dog confronting a racist depiction of an Asian man, who exclaims, "OH, NO! NO! PLEASE" while the dog's speech bubble reads, "NO BITEE ME ME NO EATEE, BOW WOW PIE." The card utilizes ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and address. 3.

This trade card advertises the Bay State Clothing House and J. Kantrowitz & Co., located at 220 Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The front of the card features a vibrant illustration of a woman in a red and white striped dress against a dark green background, with the business name and address displayed on a light pink banner below. The verso (back) of the card presents the business name "Bay State One=Price Clothing House" and "J. Kantrowitz & Co." in ornate, florid script lettering, indicating a "one-price" retail model.

A trade card for Ben. Wisebart, advertised as "The Wide Awake Clothier," located at 366 Larimer St., Denver, Colorado, circa 1885. The card features a colorful lithographic illustration depicting a winking child holding a winking bulldog, with the phrase "TRY ME." The text for the business name and address is set in a stylized, period-appropriate typeface. 3.

This trade card advertises the opening of Bronner & Co.'s Clothing Store at 20 Asylum Street in Hartford, Connecticut, identifying it as a branch of their main New York store located at 610-618 Broadway. The advertisement highlights Bronner & Co. as the "Largest Retail Clothing House in America" and promises "GREAT SLAUGHTER IN PRICES!" The obverse of the card features a map of South America and a racist and stereotypical depiction of a Black or Indigenous child/person labeled "Mail Carrier," holding envelopes. Additional decorative elements include small illustrations of workers and a shield design. The card likely utilizes chromolithography, common for trade cards of the late 19th century.

This trade card advertises the opening of a branch of Bronner & Co.'s Clothing Store at 20 Asylum Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The advertisement highlights Bronner & Co. as "the Largest Retail Clothing House in America," with its main establishment located at 610-618 Broadway, New York. The card promotes the new store opening with the promise of "GREAT SLAUGHTER IN PRICES!" The front of the card features a colorful illustration: on the left, a smiling boy in traditional Middle Eastern attire (turban, vest, loose pants) holds a scroll and a staff, framed by an ornate arch with Arabic script. To his right is a detailed map of Turkey and surrounding regions including Serbia, Bulgaria, Greece, and the Black Sea. A small scene of figures seated under a tree is depicted in the lower right. The reverse side of the card is a text-only advertisement, featuring bold, ornate Victorian-style typography characteristic of the period.

This trade card for Bronner & Co., clothiers, advertises various men's and children's apparel, including P.D. Alpaca Coats, all-wool Cassimere Suits, Childrens' Shirt Waists, and Suits, with prices ranging from 20c to $9.00. The verso provides the business addresses in Hartford, CT, and New York, NY. The recto features a colorful illustration divided into two sections: on the left, a young mail carrier in a red cap and striped pants holds a letter, with "POSTE ITALIANE" (Italian Post) above and below; on the right, a map of Italy shows various regions and cities, along with an Italian shield and a scenic depiction of Venice with gondolas. The card utilizes a combination of vibrant illustrations and clear textual advertising.

This trade card for Bronner & Co. features a colorful chromolithographed image on the front depicting a young boy dressed as a Russian mail carrier, holding an envelope. To his right is a map of Russia with various cities marked, and below, a scene of a sleigh being pulled by horses through snow, alongside a coat of arms. The verso advertises clothing items available from Bronner & Co., listing "Mens' P. D. Alpaca Coats" for 25 cents, "all-wool Cassimere Suits" ranging from $5.50 to $9.00, "Childrens' Shirt Waists" for 20 cents, and "Suits" for $2.50. The card encourages potential customers to "EXAMINE OUR STOCK Before purchasing elsewhere." The text is printed in various sans-serif and serif fonts, clearly displaying the business name and its two locations.

The front of this trade card features a color illustration depicting a young woman, wearing a straw hat and a blue dress, holding an infant. A young boy in a striped bathing suit is seated in shallow water beside them, with a natural landscape and mountains in the background. The verso of the card serves as an advertisement for Bronner's, promoting "FINE CLOTHING, Men's Furnishers, HATS AND CAPS," and "Leading Shapes in BOOTS & SHOES." The advertisement lists the business address as "404 to 414 MAIN STREET." The text features varied typography typical of late 19th-century commercial printing.

This colorful trade card advertises Brosnan Bros., a retailer specializing in Boots, Shoes & Slippers. The front of the card features a vibrant illustration of a red slipper overflowing with purple and white flowers and green foliage, tied with a pink bow, alongside the text "Compliments of Brosnan Bros. 200 Milwaukee Ave." The reverse side provides further details, inviting attention to their "complete New Line of BOOTS, SHOES & SLIPPERS" at "FINEST GOODS AT LOWEST PRICES," listing multiple store locations including 200 Milwaukee Ave. & 171 N. Halsted St. in Chicago, and 110 Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis. The text on the reverse uses decorative asterisks between words.

This trade card advertises Brylawski, a business located at 60 Lexington Street in Baltimore, Maryland, specializing in silks, laces, embroideries, and other related goods, dating from approximately 1885. The card features a vibrant illustration of a hummingbird hovering over a bouquet of red roses and ferns, set within a decorative border. The business name and product descriptions are presented on an ornate banner, characteristic of Victorian-era graphic design. **3.

This trade card advertises C. Abraham's "Oak Hall One Price Clothing Store," which specialized in "HATS, CAPS AND GENTS' FURNISHING GOODS" located at the Corner of Central Avenue and Main Street, E. D., Minneapolis, Minnesota. The front of the card features a comic illustration depicting a man in formal wear falling headfirst over a wooden fence, with his hat and glasses flying off, as a fierce-looking dog lunges at him from the other side. The illustration is captioned, "The Dog I Left Behind Me." This type of humorous imagery was common on trade cards of the late 19th century, designed to capture attention and make the card memorable. The reverse side contains the full advertisement details with elegant script and ornate borders around the location text. **3.

A colorful trade card for Charles Feder, a leading clothier located at 217 & 219 Main Street in Paterson, New Jersey, circa 1885. The card features an illustration of a tailor fitting a man in a plaid suit, with another customer observing. The text at the bottom reads "OH! LOOK AT THE DUDE." The card uses decorative, period-appropriate typography for the business name and address, typical of late 19th-century advertising. **3.

This trade card advertises Charles Feder, a leading clothier located at 217 & 219 Main Street. The colorful illustration depicts a man (likely the proprietor or a salesman) showing a young boy, who is trying on a pair of pants, to a woman. An open armoire filled with clothing is visible in the background, along with a white cat on a table. The card includes the phrase "THAT JUST SUITS YOU." The business name and address are presented in ornate Victorian-style lettering, characteristic of late 19th-century advertising materials. The verso of the card is blank. The card dates to circa 1885. **3.

This trade card advertises Charles Feder, a leading clothier located at 217 & 219 Main Street in Paterson, New Jersey, circa 1885. The colorful illustration on the card depicts a humorous scene inside a clothing store: a man (presumably a tailor or proprietor) helps a young boy try on a new suit, while an older man looks on with a smile, and a woman seated to the right, holding an umbrella, watches with an expression of surprise. The tagline below the image reads, "WHY JOHNNY I HARDLY KNOW YOU." The card features typical late 19th-century lithographic artwork with a detailed interior showing shelves of hats and clothing. The reverse side of the card is blank. **3.

This trade card advertises Chas. Holtzmann, a wholesale and retail clothier located at the corner of State & Ferry Streets in Schenectady, N.Y. The front of the card features a decorative image of a white rose surrounded by other blue and purple flowers, with a small landscape scene, possibly depicting a town with a church steeple and a body of water, visible behind them. The reverse side contains the business information in stylized lettering.

This trade card advertises Chas. Holtzmann, a wholesale and retail clothier located at the corner of State & Ferry Streets in Schenectady, New York. The front of the card features a color illustration of a baby in a blue dress sitting on the ground next to an overturned woven basket, surrounded by chickens and a small doll. The reverse side of the card presents the business's advertisement with ornate Victorian-style lettering for "CHAS. HOLTZMANN" and "CLOTHIER," along with the business type and address.

This trade card for the Chicago Clothing Co. features a colorful illustration of a young girl wearing a plaid hat with the word "PURITA" on it. The girl has long, wavy hair and is depicted in a red hue against a muted green background, with faint diagonal lines suggesting rain or texture. The bottom of the card clearly states "CHICAGO CLOTHING CO.", "SOUTH BELVIDERE ILL", and "D. Cohn, Manager". The verso of the card is blank. **3.

This double-sided trade card advertises Clark's O.N.T. Spool Cotton, distributed by Olcovich Bro's. The front features a colorful illustration of a blonde girl in a straw hat, striped dress, and red stockings, happily jumping rope. Above her, text reads: "Wednesday's Child is Merry & Glad." Below, a circular logo for "CLARK'S O.N.T. TRADE MARK SPOOL COTTON" is present, alongside the promotional text: "Merry and glad she'll always be If she will use CLARK'S O.N.T." The name "OLCOVICH BRO'S" is stamped vertically in pink ink on the right side. The reverse side features a larger circular logo for "CLARK'S TRADE O.N.T. MARK SPOOL COTTON ON WHITE SPOOLS!" It states "GEORGE A. CLARK, Sole Agent." and emphasizes the product's quality: "IT IS SUPERIOR TO ALL OTHERS for HAND AND MACHINE USE." It also notes: "Garments sewn with O.N.T. FAST BLACK will never show white on the seams after being worn or washed." The name "OLCOVICH BRO'S" is stamped again in pink ink. 3.

This trade card advertises Cohn, The "Clothier", located in Addison, N. Y., Steuben Co., next door to the Post Office. Cohn dealt in Clothing, Hats, Caps, Gent's Furnishing Goods, Boots, Shoes, Trunks, and other items. The front of the card features a color lithographic caricature illustrating the proverb "A Stitch In Time." It depicts an older tailor, wearing spectacles, mending a pair of trousers held by a younger man with a prominent nose and a monocle. The reverse side contains a text-based advertisement for Cohn's business. 3.

This trade card advertises David Cohen, "The Leading One Price Shoe House," located at 31 North Eighth Street, below Filbert, East Side, Philadelphia. The advertisement highlights that the business is an agent for sole leather and offers "tip shoes, best in the country," with a note stating "no connection with any other store." The card features an amusing illustration of a smiling child in a dress on a stool, pouring water from a basin onto a smaller, crying, naked child in a tub below. The text is presented in a mix of decorative and standard fonts, with "DAVID COHEN" and "One Price Shoe House" being most prominent, against a two-tone background of faded gold and a reddish-brown for the illustrations and some text. 3.

A colorful trade card for the Denver Fur Company, located at 401 Lawrence St., between 16th and 17th Streets in Denver, Colorado, circa 1885. The front of the card features an illustration of a brown bear resting within a cage, with a sign reading "GRIZZLY BEARS GOOD NIGHT." The business name and address are prominently displayed on an angled pink banner. The verso provides a detailed list of products and services, including Seal Sacques, fur-lined garments, capes, collars, muffs, and furs of every description. They also offered fur trimming, remodeling, relining, enlarging, and repair of furs, and specialized in Rocky Mountain skins, rugs, robes, and mats. The card features a decorative border and ornate Victorian-style lettering.

This trade card for Desbecker & Co., also known as The Globe Clothiers, Hatters and Furnishers, is from Buffalo, N.Y., dating circa 1885. The front features a colorful lithographic illustration of an anthropomorphic scene. A large cat, depicted as a parent figure, sits and reads a book titled “Very Funny Jokes.” Two smaller kittens accompany it; one pulls a bell cord, while the other covers its ears. The speech bubble above the kittens reads, "O! Pa have some mercy." Below the illustration, the business name and address are prominently displayed. The verso of the card advertises "DOLLARS SAVED. By Trading with the GLOBE," highlighting "LARGEST STOCK, HANDSOMEST STYLES, PERFECT FITTING CLOTHING. LOWEST PRICES in Buffalo." It features a circular logo with a globe design and the text "Clothiers. The Globe. Hatters & Furnishers." The card uses a distinctive style typical of late 19th-century advertising, featuring ornate typography and detailed imagery.

The front of this trade card features a detailed chromolithograph of a large long-eared owl with outstretched wings, perched on a rock, looking towards a smaller owl visible in the misty background. The upper left corner displays the business information: "DESBECKER & CO., THE GLOBE CLOTHIERS, Hatters and Furnishers, 37-39 Seneca St., opp. Post office, Buffalo, N.Y." The card is titled "LONG EARED OWL" at the bottom. The verso of the card features a prominent blue circular logo with a globe design and the text "CLOTHIERS. HATTERS & FURNISHERS. THE GLOBE". Surrounding text advertises the benefits of trading with "The Globe," highlighting "LARGEST STOCK, HANDSOMEST STYLES, Perfect Fitting CLOTHING" and "LOWEST PRICES in Buffalo," along with a repeat of the business name and address. The imagery is typical of late 19th-century chromolithography. 3.

This trade card serves as a compliment from Dryfoos, Bach & Co., One-Price Clothiers located opposite the First National Bank in Fremont, Ohio. The front of the card features a colorful lithographic illustration depicting a serene pastoral scene with a house, a pond with two ducks, a woman walking a dog, and various trees and foliage. The reverse side presents the business's information in ornate Victorian-style lettering. The card also contains a handwritten notation "Mrs. H. Sawyer." 3.

This trade card features a colored illustration on the recto depicting a gentleman in a top hat driving a two-horse carriage at speed. The verso presents advertising text for "Dryfoos, Bach & Co., THE CORNER One-Price Clothiers, FREMONT, OHIO." The text uses ornate Victorian-style lettering typical of the period. The card serves as a promotional item for the clothing business. 3.

This trade card advertises E. J. Levy & Co., a dry goods and notions business located at 213 E. Broad St., Richmond, Virginia. The company sold ladies' and children's underwear, among other items. The card features a vibrant color lithographic illustration of a young boy in a yellow hat and blue outfit riding a whimsical bicycle with two large egg-shaped wheels, set against a natural landscape background. The design is typical of late 19th-century advertising.

This trade card advertises E. Kahn, a manufacturer and dealer in mirrors, cornices, pictures, and frames located at 247 Northampton Street, Easton, PA. The card features a decorative floral illustration with yellow, white, and green flowers and foliage, framing a central beige panel with the business name and services in black text. The text "E. KAHN" includes ornamental flourishes, characteristic of Victorian-era design. 3.

This trade card advertises E. Nunes' Ten Per Cent. Clothing House, located at the Corner of Fifth and Germantown Avenue. The card details a range of clothing items available with "STRICTLY ONE PRICE," including various business suits, worsted suits, and pants, with prices ranging from 90 cents to $18.80. It also offers a full line of youths', boys', and children's clothing, such as children's knee pants for 60 cents and men's cotton stripe coats for 20 cents, stating that all goods are sold at ten per cent. above the cost of manufacture. The store hours are noted as open evenings until 10 o'clock and Saturdays until 12 o'clock. The recto of the card features a monochromatic red illustration of a young girl in a hat reaching for apples on a tree, with a basket on the ground. **3.

This die-cut trade card for Eben & Berckowitz, a boot and shoe store located at the corner of Broome St. & Springfield Ave. in Newark, New Jersey, circa 1885, features an illustration of a large blue high-button boot with red trim. An old woman, often associated with the 'Old Woman Who Lived in a Shoe' nursery rhyme, peeks out from the top, holding a sign for the business. When opened, the boot reveals a series of twelve children nestled inside. The card exhibits fine graphics and ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name. The item was patented on April 8, 1883. 3.

This trade card advertises Edwin C. Burt's Fine Shoes. The front features a colorful illustration in a Rococo or Colonial style, depicting a powdered-wigged boy in a blue and gold coat tipping his hat to a girl in a frilly red and yellow dress. A small sign held by the boy reads "Edwin C. Burt Fine Shoes". The verso provides business information for Edwin C. Burt of New York, centered within an ornate design showcasing medals awarded at international exhibitions including Paris (1867, 1878), Vienna (1873), and the Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia (1876). It also identifies L. Witkowski at 376 Lawrence St., Denver, CO, as an agent for Edwin C. Burt's goods. A "Caution" notice states that genuine Edwin C. Burt goods have the name stamped on the lining and sole of each shoe. The card is typical of Victorian-era advertising with its decorative design and emphasis on awards and brand authenticity. 3.

Trade Card - Excelsior Clothiers .....Comical re: mother-in-law......,,,verso full ad for one year birthday 3/27/1884...Excelsior Clothiers was a notable retail clothing store located at 201–211 Superior Street in Cleveland, Ohio, during the late 19th century. Situated in the Rouse Block, a prominent commercial building on the northwest corner of Public Square and Superior Street. Jacob Steinfeld was a prominent member of Cleveland's German-Jewish immigrant merchant class during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His success as a retail pioneer allowed him to help shape the city's early commercial landscape while becoming a major figure in its growing Jewish communal network. Operating under the banner of Excelsior Clothiers at 201-211 Superior Street, Steinfeld earned the newspaper moniker the "Old Reliable" clothier. His business was highly regarded for introducing high-volume, affordable, ready-made clothing to Cleveland's working class. Leveraging his retail wealth, he heavily invested in local real estate, hiring the renowned architectural firm Lehman & Schmitt to construct a massive multi-story commercial building on Woodland Avenue in 1891, as well as a large personal estate and barn complex on East 55th Street in 1889. As a highly successful businessman, Steinfeld was a key early member and patron of The Excelsior Club. Founded in 1872, the institution served as the primary social and cultural epicenter for Cleveland's elite German-Jewish community during an era when they were excluded from mainstream Gentile social clubs. Beyond social circles, his philanthropy extended deep into the community; he supported early Jewish orphanages, immigrant relief funds, and welfare charities recorded in historical registries like the American Jewish Year Book. Steinfeld's commitment to his community extended to preserving its history and honoring its dead. He was actively involved in the development and maintenance of Mayfield Cemetery, a landmark Jewish cemetery established in 1887 by the Euclid Avenue Temple and Tiffereth Israel congregations. Upon his death, he was interred there alongside his peers, cementing his legacy within Cleveland's Jewish history.

This trade card advertises the specialties of Fernberger Bros., offering "Pure Old Rye Whisky" for $3.00 per gallon and "Fine Brandy for Mince Meat" for $2.50 per gallon. The card notes that orders by mail receive prompt and careful attention. The design features an illustration of an owl perched on a branch, with an insect nearby, set against a yellow sunburst background on the left side. The text is presented in a combination of decorative and standard typefaces, with information about the quality and purported health benefits of their products.

This trade card advertises Fleishman Bros., a business specializing in trimmings, millinery, and fancy goods, located at No. 92 Market Street in Pittsburgh, PA. The card notes that "KID GLOVES A SPECIALTY." The visual features include a vibrant chromolithographic illustration of blue and white flowers with green foliage surrounding a central rectangular panel that contains the business information in ornate text. This decorative style is typical of late 19th-century advertising. **3.

This trade card advertises G. David, "The Boss Clothier and Merchant Tailor" located at Main and Broad Streets in Pittston, Pennsylvania. The card features an illustration of a young child in a bonnet, holding up a large pair of trousers, rendered in a two-tone pink and brown palette. The business name and description are presented in ornate Victorian-style lettering within a decorative border at the bottom of the card. The verso is blank.

This trade card for G. Hagenbacher & Son, Clothiers, located at 309 Grand St., Brooklyn, E. D., circa 1885, features a charming illustration on its front depicting a boy playing with a string and a mouse, observed by two girls and a cat. The reverse side presents a detailed illustration of the three-story G. Hagenbacher & Son storefront, complete with signage indicating "Clothiers" and "Tailors". The card serves as an advertisement for the business, promoting their services in clothing and tailoring, and features visual elements typical of late 19th-century advertising. 3.

This trade card advertises the Golden Eagle, located at 90 Woodward Ave. in Detroit, Michigan, as "The Popular Low Priced House of Detroit." The business specialized in selling clothing and furnishing goods, and offered custom tailoring services. It operated on a "One Price Cash Business" model, claiming to offer goods at 30 to 50 percent less than competitors. Prices for custom suits or overcoats were $18, $20, or $25, and pants were $4.00. The front of the card is a monochrome puzzle illustration depicting hunters in a forest being charged by a deer, with text instructing the viewer to "Find Camel, Elephant, Rhinoceros, Hippopotamus, Three Dogs, Frog, Owl, Calf, Two Hogs, Alligator, Kid." The reverse features the business name "Golden Eagle" in an ornate, Victorian-style font, incorporating an eagle head into the 'G', with "90 Woodward Ave." below it. The card was printed by Calvert Lith. Co., Detroit. 3.

This trade card advertises Goldenburg's, a clothing store located at 72 to 78 Sumner Street, East Boston, promoting itself as "THE CHEAPEST PLACE TO BUY YOUR CLOTHING, Gent's Furnishings, Boots, Shoes, and Rubbers." The card features a lithographic illustration depicting a school teacher spanking a boy over a desk, with "COPYRIGHTED. BUFORD, BOSTON" printed below the image. The text uses a combination of clear sans-serif and smaller serif fonts for the business name, products, and address. 3.

This trade card advertises Goldsmith Bros. & Co., Merchant Tailors and dealers in Fine Woolens, located at 57 North Clinton Street, Rochester, N. Y. The card features a colored illustration of a man in a formal suit and bowler hat, viewed from behind. The text prominently displays the business name, services, and address using ornate Victorian-style lettering. It also notes that they carry "A large stock of Fine Ready-made Clothing." The printer's name "BUFORD" is subtly visible on the illustration. **3.

This trade card advertises Goldsmith Bros. & Co., Merchant Tailors, located at New No. 146 North Clinton St. (formerly Old No. 57) in Rochester, N. Y. The card features a colorful illustration depicting a tailor, a woman, and a young boy in what appears to be a fitting room or shop. The tailor gestures towards the boy, who is trying on a new suit while the woman observes. A white cat is perched on a table in the background. The card includes the slogan "THAT JUST SUITS YOU." The design features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and details, enclosed within a decorative border. **3.

A trade card for Goodman & Marks, One-Price Clothiers, located at 47 Main Street, Bradford, Pennsylvania, circa 1882. The card features a humorous color lithograph illustration depicting a seated, portly gentleman in a suit looking over his shoulder at the smiling, ethereal head of a woman wearing a red cap. Above them, ornate text reads, "Her bright smile haunts me still." The card serves as an advertisement for the clothing business. 3.

This trade card for Goodman & Marks, One-Price Clothiers, features a humorous color lithograph illustration titled "'The Girl I left behind me.'". The image depicts an angry woman in a yellow polka-dot dress, holding a stick, chasing a man whose legs are seen disappearing through a doorway. A small white dog, wearing a red bow, is tugging at the man's hat and cane on the floor. The card advertises the business located at 47 Main St., Bradford, and is typical of late 19th-century advertising ephemera. 3.

A four-page brochure-format trade card for Graf & Heineman Jewelers, issued for the Holiday Season of 1889. The card promotes a wide range of jewelry, including diamonds, precious stones, gold watches, vest chains, charms, lockets, badges, emblem pins, and ladies' and gentlemen's watches in various designs. The front features an illustration of a man and woman adorned with jewelry, seated at a display counter, with the business name "Graf & Heineman Jewelers" in ornate text. The reverse, an embossed cover, depicts a parasol adorned with roses and shamrocks, characteristic of late 19th-century holiday ephemera. The card also has decorative scalloped edges. 3.

This trade card for Gratz & Levy, a clothing business located at 334 River and 19 Fourth Streets in Troy, New York, advertises men's, boys', and children's clothing at low prices. The verso notes that purchasers will receive an extra 5% discount, stating their stock is complete and offers the lowest prices in the city. The front of the card features a decorative image depicting a moonlit seascape with a sailboat and a lighthouse, framed by a brown border adorned with a large red rose, a rosebud, and thorny vines. The business name and address are printed vertically on the right side of the image. **3.

This trade card for Greensfelder, Florsheim & Co. advertises their school shoes, stating "EVERY PAIR WARRANTED" on the front and "CELEBRATED SCHOOL SHOES" on the verso. The colorful illustration on the front depicts two children, a boy and a girl, interacting with a dog near a wooden fence adorned with roses, suggesting a charming, pastoral setting. The children are dressed in period clothing, with the boy carrying a satchel and the girl holding a book. The verso provides additional brand information and a directive to "SEE THAT EVERY PAIR HAS OUR LABEL." The design features period-typical typography for the business name. 3.

This colorful trade card advertises Greensfelder, Florsheim & Co.'s "Celebrated School Shoes," declaring them "ARE THE BEST" and stating that "Every pair warranted." The front features a vibrant color lithograph illustration of a crying child, wearing the advertised shoes and holding a book and a red umbrella, being playfully harassed by a flock of geese in a rural landscape. The verso of the card features text: "GREENSFELDER, FLORSHEIM & CO. CELEBRATED SCHOOL SHOES FOR SALE BY" and "SEE THAT EVERY PAIR HAS OUR LABEL." The visual style, with its narrative imagery and decorative typography, is characteristic of late 19th-century advertising.

This trade card advertises H. Cohen's Artistic Tailoring Establishment, located at 251 1/2 Graham Avenue, Brooklyn, E. D., near Grand Street. The business specializes in cleaning, repairing, altering, and dyeing. The recto of the card features a vibrant illustration of a jester or clown-like figure in a red outfit, holding a small wand and a blue fan. Beside the figure are a spool of "STAR BRAID" green ribbon and a circular emblem stating "THE BEST." The verso displays the business details in ornate purple text within a decorative border. The recto also includes the lithographer's mark: "MAYER, MERKEL & OTTMANN, LITH. NY."

This trade card advertises H. J. Radin, a dealer in Clothing, Hats, Caps, and Gents' Furnishing Goods located in Carthage, N. Y. The card features a decorative illustration of a young woman in a long dress and bonnet, holding a basket of flowers and an umbrella, set in a pastoral landscape with hills and a house in the background. The business information is presented in a red rectangular frame on the right side of the card. The overall style is typical of late 19th-century chromolithographed advertising. 3.

This is a colorful trade card advertising H. J. Radin, a clothier and haberdasher in Carthage, N. Y. The card features a lithographic image of a young boy dressed in a blue sailor-style suit and hat, standing in water with sailboats and a red beach umbrella visible in the background. The boy is framed by wheat stalks and pink flowers. The text "Compliments of H. J. RADIN, CLOTHIER AND HABERDASHER, CARTHAGE, N. Y." is printed at the top of the card. The visual style and imagery are typical of late 19th-century advertising, designed to be visually appealing and evoke a sense of wholesome charm.

A trade card for H. N. Harbach, a business specializing in picture frames, located at 807 Filbert Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 1885. The card features a decorative image of a hand holding a colorful bouquet of flowers, with ornate Victorian-style lettering used for the business name and address. 3.

This item is a folded trade card for H. Roman & Co., advertising the opening of their new business, The Model Clothing House, located at 101 & 103 Montgomery Street, corner of Sutter Street, San Francisco, California, in September 1886. The advertisement announces a large and varied stock of men's, youths', boys', and children's clothing, as well as a complete assortment of furnishing goods including underwear, shirts, neckties, and hats. H. Roman & Co. emphasizes their "ONE PRICE PRINCIPLE" with prices marked in plain figures, and a commitment to offering "BETTER CLOTHING AT LOWER PRICES" with a motto of "THE BEST POSSIBLE GOODS, For the Least Possible Prices." The card features two ornate lithographic illustrations: one side depicts irises and cattails surrounding a framed scene of a pond with a house in the background; the other side shows dandelions with a framed scene of a rural road and a house. The interior text is presented in various elegant serif and script fonts typical of the late 19th century.

This colorful trade card advertises H. Roman, a manufacturer and importer of fine clothing and furnishing goods, located at 38 & 40 Kearny Street, S. E. Cor. Post, San Francisco. The card features a chromolithographic illustration depicting three children in period clothing: two standing, and one peering over a wooden fence, adjacent to a large sign displaying the business name and address. The decorative imagery and ornate text are characteristic of late 19th-century advertising materials.

This colorful trade card advertises "NOXALL" Clothing, manufactured by Hargadine-McKittrick Dry Goods Co. of St. Louis, MO. The front features a lithographic image of a hunter behind a wooden fence in a natural landscape by a body of water, with a text-based puzzle inviting the viewer to "FIND THREE ANIMALS AND A BIRD." Below the image, it reads: "It requires no search to find value in \u201cNOXALL\u201d Clothing." The reverse side details the advertised products including Shirts, Pants, Overalls, Jumpers, Duck Clothing, and Night Robes, emphasizing "UNION MADE" with a prominent United Garment Workers of America label, "SELECTED MATERIAL," "SUPERIOR WORKMANSHIP," "EXCLUSIVE DESIGNS," and "PERFECTION OF FIT."

This trade card advertises "NOXALL" brand clothing, including shirts, pants, overalls, jumpers, duck clothing, and night robes. The reverse side states that the products are "UNION MADE" under the authority of the United Garment Workers of America (established 1891), featuring an "EMBLEM OF FAIR LABOR." It highlights "SELECTED MATERIAL," "SUPERIOR WORKMANSHIP," "EXCLUSIVE DESIGNS," and "PERFECTION OF FIT," identifying Hargadine-McKittrick Dry Goods Co. of St. Louis, MO, as the "SOLE MANUFACTURERS." The front of the card features a vibrant color lithograph depicting a castle on a lake with snow-capped mountains in the background, accompanied by the motto: "AS THIS SCENE REPRESENTS ONE OF NATURE'S GLORIES, SO 'NOXALL' REPRESENTS ONE OF MAN'S GREAT ACHIEVEMENTS." The reverse has the text in a clear, sans-serif style with a graphic union label. 3.

A trade card for Harris Cohen, Merchant Tailor and Clothier, located at 134 & 136 White St., New York. The card features a lithograph bust of a man identified as Harris Cohen. The business advertises "Jockey Suits Made to Order for $14.00" and states "No connection with any other house in the city." Alex S. Jacobs is listed as the proprietor. The verso of the card is a comical advertisement for the "891st Annual Excursion of the Gin Blossom Brigade" scheduled for "Sunrise Sunday Evening, October the Thirty-twice, 1889," with humorous and nonsensical details about the event, including "Music by Professor Dog with a Brass Band" and a "Slugging Committee." It also states that "your Clothes for the Excursion a Harris Cohen's Merchant Tailor Store, 134-136 White St."

This trade card advertises Harry Jacobs, "The Popular Clothier and Hatter" located in Salem, New York. The card promotes a variety of merchandise including Men's, Youth's, Boys' & Children's Clothing, Gent's Furnishing Goods, Hats, Caps, Umbrellas, and a full line of Fall and Winter Overcoats. The front of the card features a vibrant illustration printed in red ink, depicting two young girls sharing an umbrella, likely an appeal to families and a nod to the practical uses of their clothing and accessories. **3.

This trade card for the Hartford One Price Clothing Co. of 114 & 116 Asylum Street, Hartford, Connecticut, features a colorful illustration of a baby sitting and playing with a hobby horse. The illustration is predominantly in red and set against a gold background, with the business name and address printed at the top in black text. The card serves as an advertisement for the clothing company, characteristic of late 19th-century marketing materials.

This is a trade card for the Hartford One Price Clothing Co., located at 114 & 116 Asylum Street, Hartford, Connecticut. The card features a decorative illustration of a child wearing a hat and coat, seated and holding a whip, next to a large, stylized paper horse. The imagery is rendered in a limited color palette of red-orange and gold-green, typical of late 19th-century commercial printing. The business name and address are prominently displayed at the top. 3.

This trade card for Henry Cohen, a Merchant Tailor and Clothier in Pittston, PA, features a colorful illustration from approximately 1885. The front depicts two young girls, both wearing elaborate hats; one carries a rolled item (possibly fabric or a pattern) and the other holds a bouquet of flowers and a piece of paper. The girls are depicted in a natural, possibly garden, setting. The card uses decorative lettering for the business name and

A double-sided trade card for Herrman Cohn, an importer and wholesale dealer located at 19 Dupont Street, San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a red illustration of a lighthouse on a rocky shore with radiating light, alongside the business name and address in bold, decorative typography. The verso details the products offered: moldings, frames, engravings, artists' materials, chromos, photographs, ornaments, cut out pictures, decalcomanies, looking glasses, and cords. The typography on both sides is bold and decorative. Note: The business name appears as "Herrman Cohn" on the front and "Herrman Cohen" on the verso. 3.

This trade card advertises Hirschheimer Bros., Popular Clothiers & Furnishers, located at 6 & 8 North Market St., Canton, Ohio. The front of the card features a color illustration of a young boy dressed in a green hat adorned with a peacock feather, a blue sailor-style top with a red bow, and brown trousers, casually leaning against a stone structure. The text "HIRSCHHEIMER BROS." is prominently displayed at the top, with "Popular Clothiers & Furnishers" and the address at the bottom. The card exemplifies late 19th-century advertising styles, likely produced via lithography. **3.

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This trade card for Hy. Loewenstein, The Jeweler, located at 1230 S. Broadway (near the French Market) in St. Louis, Missouri, advertises their services. The business is presented as the only jewelry manufacturer south of Market Street where jewelry is made while you wait. They also pay the highest cash price for old gold and silver, and can work them into desired articles. Services include sales of diamonds, watches, clocks, jewelry, and silverware, as well as fine watch repairing and free jewelry cleaning. The front of the card features a decorative rebus puzzle that reads "A key = music note to Fortune. Strike the iron while it is hot!", with ornate, stylized lettering in red and gold, enclosed by a red border. 3.

A trade card for I. Lowenstein, a dealer in Boots & Shoes located at 931 Kearny St., San Francisco, CA, circa 1885. The front of the card features a red-inked illustration of a child's head and an oval blue rubber stamp advertisement with the business name and address, all within a red border. The verso also contains the same oval blue rubber stamp advertisement.

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A trade card advertising I. Rice Sons, Clothiers & Merchant Tailors, located at 29 E. Main St., Rochester, N.Y., established in 1852. The card features an illustration of a boy and a girl ice skating, with other figures and mountains in the background, rendered predominantly in green and brown tones. The business name and details are printed in a prominent block at the top. **3.

This is a two-color trade card for I. Rice Sons, Clothiers & Merchant Tailors, located at 29 E. Main St., Rochester, N.Y. The business was established in 1852. The card features an illustration of a young girl in a bonnet and ruffled dress pushing a doll in an ornate pram, rendered in blue and white against a brown/gold background. The text, including the business name and details, is printed in a straightforward, clear font. The reverse side is blank except for collection marks. 3.

This trade card for Isaac Lesem & Co. of Quincy, IL, advertises "Noxall Overalls, Shirts, Pants, Coats and Jackets." The front features a colorful illustration of a boy holding a sign that reads "Ask for Noxall Shirts, Pants and Overalls, They are the best." The reverse side provides further details, stating "Noxall Overalls, Shirts, Pants, Coats and Jackets" are "Perfect Fitting" and "Warranted Not To Rip." It features a central shield-shaped logo depicting a strong arm holding a hammer, with the text "Best in the World" and "Trade Mark." The card emphasizes that Noxall products "Fit Well, Look Well, Wear Well" and are "Sold Everywhere."

This trade card advertises Isaac Liberman, a dealer in Linen Goods, Laces, Fancy Goods, Jewelry & Spectacles, and 1847 Rogers & Brothers Silverware in Syracuse, New York. The card features an intricate, somewhat whimsical illustration in red and white against an olive green background, depicting a frog pulling a woman seated in an ornate carriage, surrounded by oversized mushrooms and plants. **3.

This trade card advertises Isaac Marks & Son, Clothiers, located at 325 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, N. Y., circa 1885. The card features a colorful illustration titled "Spring," depicting two young girls and a boy offering flowers. The boy is shown with a comical expression, bowing and holding a bouquet. The business name "Isaac Marks & Son, Clothiers" is presented in ornate Victorian-style lettering. **3.

A trade card for J. B. Libirman, advertising jewelry, watches, spectacles, and fancy goods, including Roger Bros. Silver Ware, located in Syracuse, N. Y. The card features an illustration of a boy dressed in Spanish attire, wearing a hat and a patterned suit, standing beside a cluster of flowers. The text for the products and location is vertically oriented. The reverse side of the card is blank. 3.

Trade card for J. B. Libirman, a business in Syracuse, N.Y., specializing in Jewelry, Watches, Spectacles, and Fancy Goods, including Roger Bros. Silver Ware. The card features a decorative illustration of a woman in an elaborate, possibly Spanish-inspired, outfit, standing beside an ornate floral design. The card is printed in a monochromatic blue ink, characteristic of trade cards from the period. 3.

This trade card, circa 1885, advertises John Kelly's Fine Shoes, which were exclusively sold at J. Berman's Boot and Shoe Store in Cleveland, Ohio. The front of the card features a detailed illustration of a decorative boot, surrounded by colorful floral arrangements, lush vines, and a butterfly, all set against a warm, patterned background. The text "John Kelly's Fine Shoes, Rochester, N.Y." is rendered in ornate Victorian-style lettering. The verso of the card provides details for J. Berman's Boot and Shoe Store, located at 565 Pearl Street in Cleveland, Ohio, presenting the information in bold, block-style lettering. **3.

A trade card for J. E. Bernstein, identifying him as "New Jersey's Coming Clothier" located at 50 Newark Ave., Jersey City, N. J. The front of the card features a colorful lithographic illustration of a woman in a period dress with feathered hair and fur accents, set against a plain red background. The verso contains a black and white photographic portrait of J. E. Bernstein, a man with a mustache, likely the proprietor, along with the business's name and address.

Trade card for J. Goldstein & Co., Merchant Tailors and Clothiers, located at 305 State St., Sharon, Pa., advertising their "ONE PRICE" policy. The card features an illustration of a child's head with curly hair and a white collar, seemingly emerging from a torn background, printed in a reddish-brown ink. 3.

This trade card advertises J. Podolsky, "The Boss Clothier," located opposite the Central Hotel in Millersburg, Ohio. The verso of the card promotes a large stock of Spring and Summer Clothing, Gents' Furnishing Goods, Underwear, Hats & Caps, emphasizing "The Latest Styles in Everything." The card features various typographic styles for the business name and product listings. The recto features a racist cartoon depicting Black people in an exaggerated, chaotic scene with a stagecoach pulled by mules.

This trade card advertises J. Podolsky, "The Boss Clothier," located opposite the Central Hotel in Millersburg, Ohio. The card promotes the business as having "The Largest Stock of Spring and Summer Clothing" and offering "Gents' Furnishing Goods, Underwear, Hats & Caps." The verso of the card features a racist cartoon depicting Black people in "Sunday best" attire in a rural setting, a common and offensive motif in advertising of the period. The text on the card uses bold and ornate typography typical of late 19th-century advertising.

This trade card advertises J. Rothschild, an importer of French millinery goods located at 1022 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, dating to approximately 1885. The card features a colorful lithographic image of a young girl in a pink dress descending stairs while holding a green cord. The business name and address are presented in ornate Victorian-style lettering at the bottom. 3.

Trade card for J. Schulein, a clothing house located at the Opera House Block on Bridge Street in Owatonna, Minnesota. The card advertises "Fall & Winter Goods" for 1884, stating they have the largest stock in the city at the lowest prices and will not be undersold. The front features a colorful, humorous illustration of an orchestra composed of exaggerated cartoon figures playing various instruments including a trumpet, flute, cello, violin, barrel organ, and drums. The reverse presents the advertisement in plain black text.

This trade card advertises J. Winter & Co., a clothing business located in Louisville, Kentucky. The company offers a Merchant Tailor Department and "Ready Made Men's, Youths', Boys' and Children's Clothing," emphasizing their variety, quality, and low prices. The front of the card features a colorful lithographic illustration within a decorative frame, depicting a swallow in flight against a sky, surrounded by white flowers, berries, and foliage, typical of late 19th-century chromolithography. The reverse side provides additional promotional text in varied typography. **3.

This trade card advertises "Youths, Boys & Children's Clothing" by J.W. Rosenthal & Co., noting it as "'OUR BEST MAKE'" and stating "EVERY GARMENT WARRANTED." The card also features a stamped advertisement for Tabor Bros., Clothiers, located at 308 Commercial St., Atchison, Kansas, indicating they are a retailer of the clothing. The front of the card depicts two young boys, one dressed in a patterned coat, and another nude boy. The text on both sides features ornate Victorian-style lettering. The card also notes "CHAS. SHIELDS, PRINT. 20 & 22 GOLD ST., N.Y." as the printer.

This trade card features an advertisement for J.W. Rosenthal & COs' "Celebrated Our Best Make" Boys Clothing on the front. The image depicts a boy in a suit being measured by another boy, both rendered in green on a brown background. The verso of the card promotes "OUR BEST MAKE" Youths, Boys & Children's Clothing, with a guarantee that "EVERY GARMENT WARRANTED". This side also contains a purple stamp for "TABOR BROS. CLOTHIERS," located at 308 Commercial St., TCHISON, KANS. The verso features ornate Victorian-style lettering with decorative flourishes for the clothing advertisement.

This trade card advertises Jacob Mayer, a clothier, hatter, and furnisher located at the Southeast Corner of Centre Square and Northampton Street in Easton, Pennsylvania. The card features a colorful illustration of a bouquet of red and pink roses, typical of decorative lithography from the late 19th century.

A trade card for Jacobson & Levy, a clothing business in Norwalk, Ohio, dating from circa 1885. The card features a racist caricature depicting two exaggerated figures of Black men engaged in a dialogue. The text below the illustration advertises "CLOTHING AT JACOBSON & LEVY'S". The card is printed on pink card stock. 3.

This colorful trade card advertises Jalonack, a Clothier & Merchant Tailor located at 8 West Railroad Street in Syracuse, N.Y. The front of the card features a vibrant illustration of a comical monkey dressed in a ruffled collar, blue jacket, and red pants, pulling a pig by its leg, set against a dotted background suggesting grass. The reverse side presents a detailed price list for various made-to-order and ready-made clothing items, including "All Wool Pants made to order" for $5.00, "All Wool Suits" for $15.00, "Overcoats" for $15.00, a "Good business-suit ready made" for $6.00, and a "Heavy Overcoat ready made" for $4.00. The text on the card is in a clear, straightforward font, with the business name "Jalonack's" prominently displayed on both sides. 3.

This round trade card for Josephs Bros., a Philadelphia shoe store, features a prominent, embossed yellow rose design with a smaller rosebud and green leaves. The card advertises the business's two locations: 465 & 467 Broad Street at the corner of Orange, and 57 Market Street at the corner of Plane. The text "Compliments of" is printed in an ornate script above the business name. **3.

This round trade card for Josephs Bros., "Phila. Shoe Stores," serves as an advertisement, offering "Compliments of" the business. It lists two store locations in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: 465 & 467 Broad Street, Corner of Orange, and 57 Market Street, Corner of Plane. The card features a prominent decorative element—a large, detailed pink rose with green leaves, set against a light blue background and within a white border. The business name and addresses are printed on a rectangular panel that partially overlaps the floral design, characteristic of decorative Victorian-era advertising. The card is embossed, adding a tactile quality to its visual appeal. **3.

This trade card for Julius Cosel, a New York Clothier, advertises his businesses located in Youngstown, Ohio; Warren, Ohio; and Newcastle, Pennsylvania, dating to approximately 1885. The card features a black and white illustration showing a man (likely a tailor or salesman) fitting a young boy's trousers, while a woman (presumably the boy's mother) stands by. A cat is perched on a table in the background. The caption "THAT JUST SUITS YOU." is prominently displayed at the bottom. The card also notes "Compliments of JULIUS COSEL. New York Clothier" with the branch locations. The imagery and text are characteristic of late 19th-century advertising trade cards.

This color lithograph trade card advertises "The Owl Shirt," sold by Julius Falk, a leading clothier, hatter, and gents' furnisher in Peru, Indiana. The front of the card features a detailed illustration of a brown owl perched on a tree branch at night, holding a letter in its beak, with a crescent moon and stars in the background. The promotional text reads, "To begin and end well You should buy an 'OWL SHIRT.'" The verso of the card provides further details about the shirt, stating "Workmanship, Quality and Fit WARRANTED," and identifies Julius Falk as the seller, noting his business as "Leading Clothier, Hatter & Gents' Furnisher" in Peru, Indiana. The printer, "WOLF & CO., PHILA.," is also credited on the verso.

A colorful trade card for Kaufmann & Bro's, "The One Price Clothiers," located at 83, 85 & 87 Smithfield St., Pittsburgh, PA. The front features a charming illustration of two young boys, one appearing as a salesman holding a coat and the other, elegantly dressed in a top hat and coat, contemplating the garment. The back of the card serves as a detailed advertisement for their "Reliable One Price. Men's, Boy's and Children's Clothing House," offering coats, caps, gents' furnishing goods, and specializing in merchant tailoring. The advertisement notes they deal in both wholesale and retail, emphasizing "Fair Dealing, One Price to All." Some damage is visible on the card, particularly on the verso.

This trade card advertises Kronenberg's Big Clothing Store located at 6 and 8 South Hanover Street in Carlisle, PA. The front of the card features a colorful lithographic illustration depicting a serene coastal landscape with rocky cliffs, a small house, and two ships sailing on the water. Prominently displayed text encourages visitors to "VISIT KRONENBERG'S Big Clothing Store". Below the illustration, the card is identified as a "PUZZLE CARD" instructing the viewer to "FIND THE ANIMALS CONCEALED IN THE PICTURE: ANTELOPE, FLAMINGO, BAT, FOX." 3.

This die-cut trade card serves as an advertisement for L. Aronson's Revolution Store, a clothier located in Cedar Rapids, IA, circa 1885. The card prominently displays the business's name and addresses. It is uniquely shaped, die-cut into an irregular, fan-like form, featuring a colorful autumnal design with leaves and clusters of berries. A purple ribbon is depicted on the left side, giving the impression of a decorative handle. The text "COMPLIMENTS OF L. ARONSON'S REVOLUTION STORE" is rendered in an ornate, Victorian-style font, characteristic of period advertising materials. 3.

This is a promotional trade card for L. Aronson's Revolution Store, located at 33 First Avenue and 6 Second Street in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The card is die-cut in an irregular, fan-like shape, featuring a colorful illustration of a bouquet of various flowers and a blue ribbon embellishment on the left side, suggestive of a handle or decorative flourish. The business name and address are printed in a stylized font on a light background with a radial sunburst pattern. The verso of the card is blank.

This die-cut trade card, dating to circa 1885, advertises L. Aronson's Revolution Store located at No. 33 First Avenue and No. 6 Second Street in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The card features a colorful chromolithograph illustration of a bouquet of purple violets and a white flower, tied with a prominent red ribbon on the left side. The business information is printed over a fan-like background texture, with the text stating "COMPLIMENTS OF L. ARONSON'S Revolution Store." 3.

This trade card advertises L. Garson & Co., Clothiers and Furnishers, located at 392 & 394 Main Street in Buffalo, New York. The front features a colorful illustration of a baby seated in a high chair, holding a basket of what appears to be small clothing items. The back of the card provides further detail, stating the business as "LEADING CLOTHIERS AND FURNISHERS." 3.

This trade card advertises L. Holzheimer & Co., Clothiers, located at 141 East Water Street, Elmira, N.Y. The card features a colorful illustration of a rooster standing next to a wooden crate, where a hen is nesting with her chicks. The background is a plain peach color. The text for the business name and address is printed above the illustration. 3.

This trade card advertises L. Loupe, a dealer in dry goods, clothing, boots and shoes, carpets, oil cloths, and matting, located in Gilroy, CA. The card features a humorous black and white illustration titled "Courtship On The Beach," depicting two pairs of feet emerging from under a large beach umbrella, with other figures under smaller umbrellas in the background. The text beneath the illustration details the business's offerings.

This trade card for L. Loupe, a dealer in dry goods, clothing, boots, shoes, carpets, oil cloths, and matting, features a humorous illustration with the caption "IN WANT - OF A DRINK." The image depicts a man, possibly a caricature, leaning against a bar with two barrels (one marked "XX") and a sign for "OLD RYE." The card is designed to advertise L. Loupe's general merchandise business in Gilroy, California, characteristic of late 19th-century retail advertising.

This trade card for L. Loupe, a dealer in dry goods, clothing, boots, shoes, carpets, oil cloths, and matting in Gilroy, California, features a comical illustration titled “A Front Seat in a Rail-Road Car.” The image depicts a person from behind, wearing a large, ornate hat that obstructs the view for anyone sitting behind them on a train. The card uses blue ink on a light background with a simple decorative border. The verso is blank.

A trade card for L. Loupe, a dealer in dry goods, clothing, boots, and shoes, located in Gilroy, California. The card features a \"Merry Christmas and Happy New Year\" greeting. Visually, the card is decorated with a large, ornate red carnation and green foliage, typical of period holiday advertising. The verso is blank. 3.

This trade card advertises L. Loupe, a dealer in dry goods, clothing, boots and shoes, carpets, oil cloths, and matting, located in Gilroy, CA. The card features an illustration titled "A Mistaken Identity," depicting a racist caricature of a Black woman holding an umbrella, confronting a frightened white man. The imagery and text are printed in blue ink on a light-colored card. 3.

This trade card for L. Loupe, a dealer in dry goods, clothing, boots and shoes, carpets, oil cloths, and matting in Gilroy, Cal., features a humorous illustration. The image depicts a portly man with spectacles and a cap, raising a mug and exclaiming, "Vell, here is to mine Healt, Long may I live and prosper!" The word "BEER" is faintly visible in the background. The card is bordered by a simple, repeating geometric pattern at the bottom. 3.

This trade card advertises L. Loupe, a dealer in dry goods, clothing, boots and shoes, carpets, oil cloths, and matting in Gilroy, California. The card features a whimsical black and white illustration at the top depicting two figures in early swimwear on a beach, with one balancing on a horizontal pole, accompanied by the humorous caption "THE SEA! THE SEA! THE BEAUTIFUL, SEE?". The text for the business details is presented in various typefaces, with the business name "L. LOUPE" prominently displayed. **3.

This colorful trade card advertises L. Neuberger, the "Famous One-Price Clothing House" located at 162 State St., Schenectady, NY. The card specifies "Merchant Tailoring A Specialty." The central image is an illustration of a man dressed in formal attire (top hat, tailcoat, light trousers), winking, smiling, and holding a cane and a cigar. Below the illustration, the text reads: "I'm going to the Summer-Nights Festival." A copyright notice by M.F. Tobin, NY, 1882, is printed at the bottom. The overall design features bold text and a humorous, eye-catching illustration typical of late 19th-century advertising. **3.

This trade card for L. Peiser & Co. advertises the business as importers, jobbers, and dealers in a wide range of goods, including Zephyr Worsted, Trimmings, Ribbons, Worsted and Cambrick Embroideries, German and Germantown Woolen and Cotton Yarns, Ladies and Gents Furnishing Goods, Genuine Princess of Wales Kid Gloves, Notions, Jewelry, and Perfumery. The card specifies the business address as No. 38 Spring Street, between First and Court, in Los Angeles, California. The card features an ornate Victorian-style border with decorative elements surrounding the text, and employs various fonts, including bold and stylized lettering, typical of late 19th-century commercial printing.

This trade card advertises Men's Blue Flannel Suits for $4 from L. Salomon's, located at 29 Shetucket Street, Norwich, Conn. The card features an illustration on one side depicting a jockey on a racehorse, actively galloping on a track with a grandstand in the background. The text on the reverse side is presented in a bold, Victorian-style serif typeface with ornate details.

This trade card advertises L. Solomon, a dealer in clothing, gents' furnishing goods, hats, caps, boots, and shoes, located at 7 West Fayette Street, Syracuse, N. Y. The front of the card features a color illustration of a young boy in historical or fanciful attire, eating a large striped candy cane, with a small dog beside him. The card uses decorative, ornate lettering for the business description, typical of late 19th-century advertising.

This chromolithograph trade card for L. Steinfeld, Clothier and Merchant Tailor, located at No. 184 Main Street, Zanesville, Ohio, features a decorative illustration. The artwork depicts a hand with a ruffled cuff, ring, and bracelet, holding a vibrant bouquet of blue, yellow, and purple pansies. The card serves as an advertisement for the business.

This trade card advertises Lehmayer & Bro., "Old and Reliable Clothiers and Furnishers" located at 5 E. Market St., York, PA. The front of the card features a vibrant illustration of a woman with red hair adorned with colorful beads, seated in a yellow crescent moon against a bright red background. The text for the business name and description is in ornate Victorian-style lettering. The verso is blank. 3.

This die-cut trade card for Leopold Levy perfumes features an interactive element: a rotating straw hat on a young girl's head, which reveals either a crying face with the text "PAPA LOST MY POODLE." or a happy face with "I FOUND HIM." The card advertises "The 'Wenck' Perfumes" from Leopold Levy at 24 New Church St., N. Y. The bottom portion of the card notes, "PAT APPLIED FOR & REGISTERED BY JOS. KOEHLER, N.Y. 1882." The card uses lithographic printing with vibrant colors.

This trade card for Levy's clothing store in Paterson, New Jersey, advertises fall and winter clothing and custom work as a specialty. The card features a comical black-and-white illustration titled "THE NAUGHTY RAT." The image depicts a man with a broom chasing a woman who is lifting her skirt, with a small rat visible near their feet. The business address, 207 Main Street, Paterson, New Jersey, is printed at the bottom. 3.

A New Year's themed trade card for LITTLE JOE, The Clothier, located at 188 Exchange St., Geneva, N. Y., dating to circa 1885. The card features a decorative design with a prominent red rose and foliage on the left. To the right, a circular vignette illustrates a serene winter sunset scene with a house, bare trees, and a boat on calm water. The card bears the inscription "Presented by LITTLE JOE, The Clothier." at the top and "Happy New Year." vertically along the right side. The overall design includes a thin red border and ornate Victorian-style lettering, typical of advertising ephemera from the period. **3.

This is a die-cut, fan-shaped trade card advertising Loeb & Etchebarne, a business offering fancy and staple dry goods in San Jose, California. The card features a charming illustration in blue and brown tones depicting two children playing with marbles on a brick wall, adorned with flowers and foliage. Some areas of the card have a silver metallic sheen. The business address, 313 Santa Clara Street, is also prominently displayed. The design and format are typical of late 19th-century advertising ephemera. **3.

This trade card advertises Loewenstine & Co., identified as "THE GOLDEN EAGLE ONE PRICE CLOTHING HOUSE" located at No. 107 Washington Ave. South, Minneapolis, Minn. The card features a prominent illustration of a white kitten wearing a purple bow, indicative of popular imagery used in advertising during the late 19th century. The business name and address are presented in ornate Victorian-style lettering. The reverse of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises "Fine Clothing at LOW PRICES" from Louis A. Levy, located at 334 River Street and 19 Fourth Street in Troy, N. Y. The card features a humorous red illustration of a bulldog wearing a suit and a monocle, reading a scroll with the advertisement text. The design includes a red border and red ink for the illustration and key textual elements, set against a light green background. 3.

This trade card for Louis Cohen & Co. features a colorful chromolithograph illustration on the front depicting a boy sitting on a girl in a grassy field, both playing with grapes. The back of the card serves as an advertisement for Louis Cohen & Co., a business in Staunton, Virginia. The ad states, "Our Stock is now complete, and consists of all the Latest Styles and Novelties in Men's, Boys' and Children's Clothing, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, Trunks, &c. Prices Lower Than Ever." The text uses various ornate and decorative typefaces, typical of advertising from the period, with a publisher credit for Martin Meyer, Baltimore. **3.

This trade card advertises Louis Cohen, a merchant tailor and dealer in gents' furnishing goods, located at 106 Cambridge St., East Cambridge. The front features an illustration of a child in a hat and overalls, stirring a pot over an open fire, depicted in blue and brown ink, with the business name and address framed in a decorative border. The verso of the card details a "Guess the Number of Beans in the Jar" contest offering "$115.00 IN PRIZES," including a $75.00 Gold Watch, a $30.00 Suit of Clothes, and a $10.00 Pair of Pants. The contest was to be opened and beans counted on July 30th, 1884. **3.

This trade card for Lustig, The Clothier, also known as Lustig's Popular Clothing House, features a humorous and ornate illustration on its front side. Printed in red ink, it depicts anthropomorphic monkeys. One monkey with long, flowing hair holds a banner proclaiming "COMPLIMENTS OF LUSTIG, THE CLOTHIER, Fort Edward, N. Y." Other monkeys, dressed in suits, are also part of the scene. The front also bears a copyright notice: "COPYRIGHT 1885 BY J. AKER." The reverse side serves as a full advertisement, stating the business is located at "155 and 157 Broadway, Fort Edward, N. Y.," and offers "a complete stock of READY-MADE CLOTHING, GENTS' FURNISHING GOODS, HATS, CAPS, TRUNKS, VALISES, &C., &C." 3.

This trade card serves as a special notice for Lustig, The Clothier, announcing the relocation of their business to a new address opposite the Engine House in Fort Edward, N. Y. The verso of the card advertises a "Full and Complete Stock of FINE CLOTHING, HATS, CAPS, BOOTS AND SHOES, Trunks, Valises and Gents' Furnishing Goods." The front of the card features an illustration of a man and woman in Colonial-style attire walking two small dogs, with the man pointing. The text on the verso, particularly the business name "LUSTIG," is rendered in ornate Victorian-style lettering.

This trade card advertises Lustro, a nickel and silver cleaner, manufactured by the Lustro Company. The front features a colorful illustration of flowers, likely anemones or violets, against a brown background, bordered by a decorative frame, and prominently displays the product name “LUSTRO” and its slogan, “Is the only reliable Nickel and Silver Cleaner in the World.” The verso provides “THREE REASONS WHY LUSTRO SHOULD BE USED IN EVERY HOUSEHOLD,” detailing its cleaning properties and endorsements. It lists the Lustro Company’s address at 171 Duane Street, New York, with Fred W. Gardner as President and John T. Brown as Treasurer. The card also identifies H. K. & F. B. Thurber & Co. as agents. A purple stamp on the verso indicates “FEINBERG & WINTER PACIFIC COAST AGENTS 5 Front Street, San Francisco, Ca.” The card exemplifies ornate Victorian-style advertising with its detailed illustrations and promotional text. 3.

This trade card advertises M. & A. Lebensburger, Clothiers, located opposite the Post Office in Sandusky, Ohio. The card features a colorful illustration of a young girl with brown hair, wearing a pink dress and a matching hat, sitting on a wooden fence among flowers and foliage. The design style is characteristic of late 19th-century chromolithography, with a soft color palette and detailed imagery. 3.

This trade card advertises M. Cohn's One-Price Clothing House, located at 397 Main Street, West Winsted, Conn. The card promotes the business as "THE BEST AND CHEAPEST PLACE IN WINSTED TO BUY CLOTHING, HATS, CAPS, AND FURNISHING GOODS." The front of the card features an illustration of actress Kate Girard, depicted in elaborate period attire, while the verso displays the full advertising text. The card utilizes ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and key phrases. 3.

This trade card advertises M. Golinsky, a dealer in clothing, fabrics, boots, shoes, hats, caps, oilskins, gutta percha boots, sail needles, sailcloth, and knives, located at the corner of Bryan & Jefferson Gade in Savannah, Georgia. The back of the card features the business details and product list in purple ink, with large number '9's on either side. The front of the card features a humorous black-and-white illustration of a donkey kicking a man, with a top hat flying off, accompanied by the text "WHOA EMMA!" and "Compliments. of. J. H. G." The card has a decorative border.

This advertising trade card for M. Hirsch, a manufacturer of fine segars (cigars) and seller of pipes and smokers' articles, is located at 65 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, below York Street. The card features an illustration of a man smoking a cigar while sitting on a box of "Hirsch Segars." The design includes decorative borders and ornate text typical of late 19th-century advertising. The item was entered into copyright in the year 1878 by M. Hirsch.

Double-sided trade card advertising two businesses in Lancaster, PA, circa 1885. The front features an advertisement for M. Levy, a 'Boots and Shoes' business located at No. 3 East King Street. It includes a colorful illustration of a large tulip-like flower and smaller forget-me-nots, with 'M. LEVY' presented in ornate Victorian-style lettering. The verso advertises Wm. Loeb's, specializing in 'Millinery, Fancy Goods and Notions' at 26 and 28 N. Queen Street. The verso text is in simple, curved black lettering. 3.

This trade card, circa 1885, advertises M. Levy, a dealer in jewelry and silverware located at 101 Fall St., Seneca Falls, N.Y. The front of the card features a colorful illustration of a bird perched on a tree stump surrounded by green foliage. Below the illustration, the text reads "COMPLIMENTS OF M. LEVY, DEALER IN JEWELRY AND SILVERWARE, 101 FALL ST., SENECA FALLS, N.Y." The verso is blank. 3.

This trade card for M. Lipsky advertises "Ready Made Clothing AND Gents' Furnisher" with "Custom Work a Specialty." The business is located at 96 Andrew St. Bridge, Rochester, N. Y., and also in Palmyra, N. Y. The front of the card features a vibrant color illustration of a robin perched on a branch, surrounded by berries and flowers, with the text "COMPLIMENTS OF M. LIPSKY" above the business details. The verso is blank.

A vibrant color lithograph trade card for M. Rosenthal Fine Shoes, located at 375 Eighth Avenue, near 29th Street, New York. The card features an idyllic scene with a young girl in a white dress and blue sash playing with a rabbit in a spring landscape filled with colorful flowers, including crocuses and lilies, and a woven basket. A house is visible in the background on the left. The text "Compliments of M. Rosenthal FINE SHOES, 375 Eighth Avenue, Near 29th Street, NEW YORK" is presented with decorative typography typical of late 19th-century advertising. 3.

This is a die-cut trade card for M. S. Liberman, a popular clothier located at 188 Exchange Street, Geneva, New York, dated 1884. The card features an ornate design shaped like a painter's palette, adorned with colorful foliage, berries, and a purple ribbon bow on the left side. The text for the business details is printed on a background with light green stripes radiating from the bottom right. The reverse side is blank. 3.

This double-sided trade card advertises M. Solomon, a one-price hatter in Greenpoint, New York. The front features a comical lithographic illustration depicting two children on a seesaw with a baby on one end, balanced against a man holding a hat, with the caption "A SOLID MASH." The card provides the business name, "M. Solomon, ONE PRICE HATTER," and the address "318 Manhattan Ave., Opp. Noble St., Greenpoint." The reverse side reinforces the advertisement, proclaiming "M. Solomon, The Cheapest Hatter on the Point." It lists specific prices for "Fine Silk Hat" ($2.90, $3.60, $4.60) in comparison to higher prices elsewhere, highlighting features like "Best quality, light weight, Cork sweat band." It also states "Derby Hats Equally as Cheap" and reiterates "STRICTLY ONE PRICE," along with the full

This trade card advertises M. Sulzberger's "One Price Store" located at 35, 37, and 39 Avenue D, corner of Fourth Street, New York. The business sold fine millinery, dry goods, fancy goods, and gent's furnishing goods, and was an agent for Butterick's Patterns. The front of the card features a color lithograph depicting four children holding a large blank rectangular sign, surrounded by floral and leafy decorative elements. The imagery is characteristic of late Victorian-era advertising.

This trade card for Maas, Baer & Co., One-Price Clothiers & Tailors in Chicago, Illinois, advertises their services as gents furnishers and dealers in hats, caps, trunks, and other goods. The verso of the card details their three store locations: S. E. Corner North Avenue & Larrabee Street; North Clark Street Corner Chicago Avenue; and Milwaukee Avenue Corner Centre Avenue, along with telephone numbers. The recto features a chromolithographic image of a young boy dressed in historical attire (reminiscent of a musketeer), running through foliage and holding a sealed letter. Two white doves fly above him, creating a whimsical and decorative visual. The card utilizes varying font styles, including prominent block capitals and ornate, shadowed lettering for the business name and services.

This trade card advertises Machol & Son, a clothing and gent's furnishing goods retailer located at 16 Bank Street, opposite Metropolitan Hotel, in New London, Connecticut. The front of the card features an illustration of a man confined in stocks, set against a backdrop of several buildings, likely representing a town square or street scene. The text below the illustration reads, "We keep in Stock a fine lot of CLOTHING, AND GENT'S FURNISHING GOODS, Machol & Son, 16 BANK STREET, Opposite Metropolitan Hotel." The reverse side of the card announces a "Great Reduction!" of "15 to 25 per cent Below Market Prices on MEN'S BOYS' AND CHILDREN'S FIRST CLASS CLOTHING." The typography uses bold, prominent lettering typical of advertising from the late 19th century.

This trade card advertises Maurice A. Mayer, "The Globe" Clothier, located on Thirteenth Street opposite the Thurston Hotel. The business sold clothing, hats, and furnishing goods, promoting a policy of "Strictly ONE PRICE, and that THE LOWEST." The front of the card features a vibrant color illustration titled "The Return from the Insect Fair," depicting a beetle and a butterfly pulling a large beet on wheels, with ants and a flag reading "FIRST PRIZE BEET." The illustration is typical of whimsical advertising imagery of the late 19th century, while the reverse uses distinct, period-appropriate typography to convey business details. 3.

This trade card advertises Maurice A. Mayer, "The Globe" Clothier, located on Thirteenth Street opposite the Thurston Hotel. The card promotes the purchase of clothing, hats, and furnishing goods, emphasizing a "STRICTLY ONE PRICE, and that THE LOWEST." The front of the card features a vibrant color lithograph depicting a whimsical scene titled "The Return from the Insect Fair." It shows a large, "FIRST PRIZE CABBAGE" on wheels being pulled by a grasshopper and pushed by various butterflies and insects, set against a background of fields. The card also features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the main product categories on the reverse side. **3.

This trade card advertises Max Greenhood & Co., importers of Dry & Fancy Goods, located at No. 1017 Broadway, between 10th and 11th Streets, Oakland, California. The card features a central illustration of a shaggy brown dog with its tongue out, playing with a red ball, against a blue patterned background. The text is printed in a straightforward serif font. **3.

This trade card advertises Max Stadler & Co., a fine clothing establishment in New York. The front of the card features a colorful illustration depicting a smiling Black woman holding a crying white baby, standing behind a white picket fence. The business name, "Max Stadler & Co., Fine Clothing," and two New York addresses (565, 567 Broadway, Corner Prince St.; 619, 621 Eighth Ave., Corner Fortieth St.) are printed on a white sheet draped over the fence. The reverse side advertises "10,000 Choice Books, Handsomely Bound, Artistically Illustrated, to be GIVEN AWAY!" to every purchaser of a boys' or child's suit or overcoat. It highlights Max Stadler & Co. as an "old established house" offering the "largest assortment of Fine Clothing in the City" at "ONE PRICE, and that the very lowest," with "Satisfaction Guaranteed or the Money refunded." The card features typical late 19th-century trade card design with a prominent illustration and detailed text. 3.

This item is a trade card advertising Morris Cohen, a leading clothier and merchant tailor located at 193 Main Street in Danbury, Connecticut. The card features a vibrant color lithograph caricature of a man in a top hat, suit, and holding a cigar, consistent with late 19th-century advertising styles, possibly depicting a minstrel figure. The reverse side of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Mosenfelder & Kohn, Boys Clothiers, who were the sole agents for "Unique Waist Band Suits" in Rock Island County, Illinois. The recto features a dramatic illustration of a boy falling into choppy water from a boat labeled "MAYFLOWER," with a sailor attempting to rescue him. The image is accompanied by the slogan "SAVED AGAIN BY THOSE WAIST BANDS THEY CAN'T GIVE," promoting "STARK'S UNIQUE WAIST BAND" shown in a small inset image on a pair of pants. The verso presents the business name "Mosenfelder & Kohn, Boys Clothiers," in prominent, bold typography, stating their role as "SOLE AGENTS FOR ROCK ISLAND COUNTY." 3.

This trade card advertises Moses Ulman & Sons as 'The Popular One-Price Clothiers, Tailors, Hatters' in Williamsport, PA, circa 1885. The front of the card features a vibrant illustration of fuchsia flowers and an ornate feather, set against a background mimicking wood grain, and framed by a thin red border. The business name and services are presented in decorative typefaces, including an ornate Victorian-style script for the primary services offered. 3.

This trade card advertises Mrs. C. Solomon's Boot & Shoe Store, located at 1349 South Second St., Philadelphia, circa 1885. The card features a colorful illustration of a young girl in a field with trees, playing with a hoop and stick. A sign next to her provides the business's compliments and address. 3.

A trade card for Mrs. C. Solomon Boot & Shoe Store, located at 1349 South Second St., Philadelphia. The card serves as an advertisement, indicated by "Compliments of Mrs. C. Solomon Boot & Shoe Store." It features a colorful lithographic illustration depicting a young girl in a hat and boots, holding a parasol, walking through a verdant landscape with a stippled sky. The business name and address are presented in a rectangular frame with clear, simple lettering, while the overall design reflects a typical ornate Victorian-era advertising style. 3.

This trade card for Mrs. C. Solomon's Boot & Shoe Store in Philadelphia features a lithographic illustration of a Black person, depicted in a racist caricature, wearing a straw hat and playing with a top in an outdoor scene. The business information is presented in a white rectangular text box, stating "COMPLIMENTS OF Mrs. C. Solomon Boot & Shoe Store, 1349 South Second St. PHILADELPHIA." The overall design includes a dotted background pattern, typical of late 19th-century trade cards. The reverse of the card is blank except for handwritten archival markings.

A colorful trade card for Mrs. C. Solomon's Boot & Shoe Store, located at 1349 South Second St., Philadelphia. The card features an illustration of a girl in a hat and dress playing croquet in a park-like setting. The text reads, "Compliments of Mrs. C. Solomon Boot & Shoe Store, 1349 South Second St. PHILADELPHIA." The imagery and style are characteristic of late 19th-century advertising, often using appealing illustrations to promote businesses. **3.

A colorful trade card for Mrs. H. Loewenthal's Continental Ladies' Suit Store, located at 641 South Street, Philadelphia. The store specialized in ladies' suits, children's clothes, and ladies' underwear. The card features an ornate Victorian-style design with a vibrant sprig of blue, orange, and red flowers with green leaves, adding a decorative touch to the advertisement. 3.

This is a trade card for Mrs. H. Loewenthal's Continental Ladies' Suit Store, located at 641 South Street, Philadelphia. The card advertises ladies' suits, children's clothes, and ladies' underwear. The design features a decorative floral corner with two prominent pink and red roses and green foliage.

This trade card advertises Mrs. H. Loewenthal's "Continental Ladies' Suit Store," located at 641 South Street, Philadelphia. The card promotes children's clothes, ladies' underwear, and suits. The front features a vibrant, colorful illustration of pink and red flowers with green foliage and a blue ribbon/bow. The text includes prominent ornate Victorian-style lettering for "SUIT STORE," flanked by decorative asterisks, while other business details are presented in a more standard but decorative serif font. The verso of the card is blank. 3.

A trade card for Mrs. Max Weyl's business, offering Fancy Goods and Worsteds, located at 712 7th Street N.W., Washington, D.C. The front of the card features a two-tone illustration (red/orange and grey) depicting a young woman wearing an elaborate, whimsical hat, holding a small bouquet of flowers, and seated on a tree stump in a stylized natural setting. The business name and address are printed in the upper left corner. The back of the card is blank.

A trade card for N. & J. Cohn, jobbers and dealers in tobacco and segars, located at No. 12 Fulton Street, New York. The card advertises that the trade is supplied at the lowest rates and notes the business was established in 1854. The business name and product type ("TOBACCO & SEGARS") are prominently displayed with a shadowed, three-dimensional text effect, typical of 19th-century commercial printing. The reverse side contains handwritten notes detailing quantities of specific tobacco products (e.g., "Sweet Cub," "Veiger Leaf," "Century") and the names H.P. Hoagland and J.H.B Newhall with the address 105 Chanda St, likely indicating a transaction or order. 3.

This trade card for Newman & Levinson, located at 129 Kearny Street in San Francisco, advertises them as successors to Buyer & Reich and as importers and dealers in "Berlin Zephyrs, German Yarns, Canvas, Hosiery, Laces, Chenille, Embroidery, Fancy Goods, Floss, Beads, White Goods, Trimmings, Etc." They also specialized in "Kid Gloves" and offered "Gilt and Silver Trimmings for Theatrical and Society Purposes," as well as "Stamping of all kinds." The recto of the card features an oval illustration of a young couple seated on a bench by the seaside at night, reading a book under a "Full Moon," with a sailboat on the water and a lighthouse in the distance. The verso displays the business details in a variety of fonts. 3.

This trade card advertises Nye & Blatner, Fine Shoes, located at 4 Beaver Block, South Pearl Street, Albany, N.Y. The card features an illustration of a young girl in an apron and cap interacting with a small, anthropomorphic dog dressed in a jacket and hat. The illustration is printed in a blue-green monochrome, and the text uses decorative Victorian-style fonts to promote the business.

This trade card from Nye & Blatner, a shoe store located at 4 Beaver Block, South Pearl Street, Albany, N.Y., advertises their "Fine Shoes" around 1885. The card features an illustration in blue ink depicting a man in a feathered hat sitting on a drum, interacting with a performing monkey. The text uses ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and product description. The imagery likely serves to attract attention and convey a sense of entertainment or whimsy. **3.

This trade card serves as an advertisement for the Oregon Furniture Mfg. Co., located in Portland, Oregon. The business manufactured and sold furniture, and also dealt in carpets, bedding, and other related items. The front of the card features a color illustration of a young girl with curly blonde hair, wearing a ruffled bonnet, holding a pink and white fan, with a cat peeking from behind her. This image is characteristic of late 19th-century chromolithography. The verso provides business details, including the names of the President (Sam. Lowenstein) and Secretary (Wm. Kapus), lists the company's offerings, and provides addresses for their Office and Salesrooms (208 and 210 First Street) and Steam Factory (207 and 209 Front Street). The verso also features decorative borders and ornate Victorian-style typography.

A trade card for the "Grand Opening" of P. A. Stern's P. O. Clothing House in Marshalltown, Iowa. The card advertises a large stock of fall and winter clothing for men, youths, and boys, claiming to have stock twice as large as any other in town. The front of the card features a color illustration (blue tones) of a young boy and girl sitting by a wooden fence, with a sunflower and watering can. The text on the front reads "COMPLIMENTS OF P. A. STERN, P. O. Clothing House, MARSHALLTOWN, IOWA." The verso contains the full advertisement text.

This trade card advertises the 'Grand Opening' of P. A. Stern's P. O. Clothing House in Marshalltown, Iowa, circa 1885. The verso promotes an 'Immense Stock of FALL AND WINTER CLOTHING, For Men, Youths and Boys,' noting that the stock is 'twice as large as any in town' and encourages people to examine their stock. It also states the store is located 'under Tremont Hotel.' The recto features a color illustration (predominantly red) of a young boy playfully climbing over a fence towards a girl holding a cut sunflower. The text on the recto reads 'COMPLIMENTS OF P. A. STERN, P. O. Clothing House, MARSHALLTOWN, IOWA.' The card uses a mix of ornate script and bold typefaces typical of late 19th-century advertising. 3.

This trade card advertises the Parisian Cloak and Suit Co., also known as Mayer & Simon, located at 26 East King Street. The business served as headquarters for spring capes, jackets, suits, silk, and fancy waists, promising customers savings of $1.00 to $5.00 on each garment. The card features decorative text with a call to "LOOK FOR THE LARGE WHITE SIGN." The recto of the card depicts a colorful illustration of two children in a garden setting, one holding a shovel and the other offering flowers, with a bouquet of pink roses at the top, characteristic of ornate Victorian-era trade card designs.

This trade card advertises Phillip J. Cohn's Fashionable Millinery, located at 5009 Main Street in Germantown, with a branch at 244 N. Second Street in Philadelphia. The business specialized in trimmed and untrimmed bonnets and hats for ladies and children, and also offered mourning goods as a specialty. The front of the card features a color illustration depicting a mother holding a baby, surrounded by four other children, one of whom is reading. The verso displays the business advertisement with "Fashionable Millinery" rendered in ornate script. **3.

This trade card for Polack's Clothing House advertises "Fine Clothing and Furnishings" at the S. E. Corner of Fourth & Olive Streets, St. Louis, Missouri. The card is dated 1882 (copyright). The front features an illustration of a woman on a balcony, rendered in blue ink, with ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and details. The verso is blank.

This two-tone trade card, printed in brown and blue/green, advertises Polack's clothing store, located at 213 and 215 North Fifth Street in St. Louis. The card promotes the sale of men's, boy's, youth's, and children's clothing. The front features a charming illustration of a young girl wearing a hat, sitting on the grass next to a white picket fence with flowers, playing with a doll. The verso of the card is blank.

A trade card for R. Laupheimer & Bro., dealers in parlor and chamber furniture, carpets, oil cloths, matting, mattresses, bedding, window shades, and stoves, located at 303 North Gay Street, near Aisquith Street in Baltimore, Maryland. The verso indicates that weekly and monthly payments were accepted. The obverse features a whimsical illustration of a young boy, possibly a clown or in a period costume, blowing bubbles, set against a background of large, circular shapes suggesting light or additional bubbles. The text on both sides is presented in various decorative and stylized fonts typical of the period. 3.

This trade card for R. M. Leopold & Co., "The Reliable Clothiers" of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, advertises their range of hats, caps, gents furnishing goods, trunks, and valises. The front features a colorful lithograph depicting a young boy in a hat, pointing a long gun towards several birds flying in the sky, with the text "Sign of the Horse Shoe, R. M. Leopold & Co. Reliable Clothiers, 40 & 42 Division St over." The reverse side provides the full business details under the "Sign of the Horse Shoe" logo, with ornate Victorian-style typography typical of the period. 3.

A trade card for R. N. Hershfield, a wholesale jeweler with locations in Leavenworth, Kansas, and Kansas City, Missouri. The card features a red monochrome illustration depicting two children playing outdoors; a boy stands with a string, while a girl is seated in a swing. Trees and foliage form the background. The business name and addresses are printed at the top left of the card in a clear, sans-serif typeface, typical of late 19th-century advertising. 3.

This trade card advertises Roos Bro's, a business specializing in men's, boy's, and children's clothing, as well as gent's furnishing goods. The card lists two locations: 35 & 37, Kearny Street S.W. cor. Post, San Francisco, and a branch house at 22, South C. Street, Virginia City, Nevada. The front of the card features a vibrant, colorful illustration centered around a Spanish theme, including a Spanish flag, various medals, and coins. A detailed drawing of the "Vue du Palais Royal" (Royal Palace) in Madrid, Spain, is prominently displayed, alongside text indicating "Espagne" and referencing "Drapeaux, Armes, Monnaies, Décorations" (Flags, Arms, Coins, Decorations). The business name is rendered in ornate Victorian-style lettering. 3.

This colorful trade card for Roos Bro's, a clothing and furnishing goods store, features an illustration of two jovial, costumed figures (resembling elves or children) holding oversized French coins – one a 5 Francs coin dated 1874, and the other a 50 Centimes coin. The card advertises Men's, Boy's, and Children's Clothing, and Gent's Furnishing Goods. The main business is located at 35 & 37 Kearny Street SW cor. Post in San Francisco, with a branch house at 22 South C. Street in Virginia City, Nevada. The front of the card also includes the French slogan "UNE BELLE GROSSE CAISSE EN ARGENT" (A beautiful large silver chest) and ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name.

This trade card advertises Roos Bros., a clothing and furnishing goods store for men, boys, and children, located at 35 & 37 Kearny Street in San Francisco, with a branch store at 22 South C. Street in Virginia, Nevada. The front of the card features a vibrant color illustration depicting a young boy in Russian traditional attire, surrounded by several Russian postage stamps, a coat of arms, and a winter scene with a horse-drawn sleigh. The back of the card provides the business's full advertisement and addresses.

This is a trade card for Rosenbaum & Co., a business located at 112, 114, 116 Market St., Pittsburgh, PA. The card advertises "Cloaks, Dress Trimmings, Millinery, Lace Goods, &c." The card features a prominent lithographic illustration of a large pink rose and a rosebud with green leaves and a thorny stem, typical of decorative styles of the late 19th century. The business name and product offerings are presented in a white box with a simple border. 3.

This trade card for S. Cohen & Co. of Boston, Massachusetts, circa 1875, advertises the business as dealers in real and imitation hair, including switches, braids, curls, nets, combs, and brushes. The card features decorative, bolded serif fonts for the business name and product list, typical of late 19th-century trade advertising. 3.

This trade card, dating from circa 1885, features an illustration of a woman in a pink dress with a red floral embellishment, holding a fan, standing in an interior setting. The verso advertises S. Hirschberg's Great American Watch Depot, located at 230 North Eighth Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Established in 1860, the business promoted itself as offering the "Largest assortment of Ladies' and Gents' Gold and Silver Watches in the World." The text on the verso uses decorative Victorian-style lettering for the business name. 3.

This is a trade card for S. Hyman, a manufacturer of hats, caps, and furs, operating as both wholesale and retail, and an importer of gentlemen's furnishing goods in Kingston, C.W. (Canada West, now Ontario). The card indicates that "ORDERS Punctually attended to, and PRICES VERY MODERATE." The business was located "Near the City Book Store, King Street" and "Near Glasgow Warehouse, Princess St." The card features prominent, ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name "S. HYMAN" at the top, with other details presented in various sans-serif and serif fonts, and a subtle decorative border at the bottom.

This trade card features advertisements for two distinct businesses. The recto side displays a lithographic illustration of a baseball player falling, titled "Bravo! The Pet of the Nine," and promotes "MERCHANT'S GARGLING OIL," stating it was first introduced in 1833, manufactured by M. G. O. Co. in Lockport, N.Y., and sold by druggists. It also mentions "JOHN HODGE, Sec'y." The verso side advertises S. Levy, a dealer in Fancy Goods, Notions, Kid Gloves, Hosiery, Gloves, Embroideries, Laces, Wooden and Willow Ware, Zephyrs, Yarns, Canvas, and other novelties in fancy needlework, located on College Street in Oberlin, Ohio. The text on both sides is presented in various decorative typefaces typical of late 19th-century advertising.

This trade card advertises S. Lipfeld & Son, Clothiers, Hatters, and Furnishers, located at 25 North Street in the P.O. Building, Middletown, N.Y. The card features a colorful illustration divided into two sections. The left section displays a pink rose with green leaves and a pair of crossed oars below it. The right section depicts a scene with a person in a rowboat on a lake, with two boathouses in the background, each flying a flag. 3.

This is a late 19th-century trade card for S. M. Hydeman, a dealer in men's, boys', and youths' clothing located at 136 South Pearl St., Corner Madison Ave., Albany, N.Y. The card features a two-color illustration (gold/brown and blue) depicting two children in an outdoor setting: a boy in a sailor suit embracing a girl in a dress and hat. The company name and address are prominently displayed with decorative typography. **3.

This trade card advertises S. M. Hydeman, a dealer in Men's, Boys' and Youth's Clothing, located at 136 South Pearl St., Cor. Madison Ave., Albany, N.Y. The card features a colored illustration of two young girls, both wearing elaborate hats and dresses, sharing an umbrella, with tall grass visible in the background. The design utilizes two-color printing, with the figures and primary text in blue, and the background elements and some text in a golden-brown hue. The typography for "CLOTHING" is bold and decorative, typical of late 19th-century advertising. 3.

A trade card for S. M. Hydeman, a dealer in men's, boys', and youths' clothing located at 136 South Pearl St., Cor. Madison Ave., Albany, N.Y. The card features an illustration of two young girls, possibly catching butterflies, printed in blue against a golden-brown background. The text for "CLOTHING" is presented in an ornate style. 3.

This trade card advertises S. Rosenberg, "The One Price Clothier" in Fremont, Ohio. The recto features an illustration of two children playing with a dog, one holding a basket of fruit and the other climbing a wall. The verso lists "FIVE REASONS" to purchase clothing from S. Rosenberg, emphasizing fixed pricing, warranted goods, equal prices for all customers regardless of age or purchasing savvy, and a challenge offer of $500 for anyone who can beat their prices by a cent. The card uses a decorative image on the front typical of late 19th-century trade cards. 3.

This trade card advertises S. Vorenberg & Co., offering Gents' Fine Clothing and Furnishing Goods in Boston, Massachusetts. The card features an illustration of a young girl in a hat and dress, holding a tall flower stalk, standing in a field of sunflowers and other plants. The artwork is rendered in blue and gold tones. The company's address, 67 Washington Street, cor. Hanover Street, Boston, is prominently displayed. The bottom of the card includes a small print mark for "HUB LITHO. CO., 4001."

This colorful trade card advertises S. Wertheimer, a dry goods and notions store located at 701 & 703 N. Second Street, N. E. Cor. Fairmount Ave., Philadelphia. The card features an illustration of a child bending down to smell a bush of red roses, rendered in a chromolithographic style typical of the late 19th century. The business name and address are printed below the illustration. The verso of the card is blank. 3.

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Trade Card - Sam Harris Clothier with french bulldog…… 149 Main St., Danbury Ct…verso blank. Anna Harris (1858-1937) is buried in the Children of Israel Cemetery, Danbury, CT

Trade Card - Sam Harris Clothier with Cavalier King Charles Dog…… 149 Main St., Danbury Ct…verso blank. Anna Harris (1858-1937) is buried in the Children of Israel Cemetery, Danbury, CT

This trade card advertises Sam Hollander, a dealer in gents' ready-made clothing, gents' furnishing goods, and jewelry, located at 364 Asylum Street, Batterson's Building, Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card features a color illustration of a baby's face wearing a green, possibly paper, hat adorned with holly berries and leaves, typical of late 19th-century advertising. The reverse side presents the business details in plain block and serif typography. **3.

This trade card advertises Samuel Cohn as the authorized agent for Edwin C. Burt's fine shoes, located at 281 Grand Street, New York City. The obverse features a colorful illustration of a young man in a squire or page costume holding a sign that reads "Edwin C. Burt Fine Shoes" as he ascends steps toward a door. The reverse side includes a full calendar for the year 1879 and a caution note stating that genuine Edwin C. Burt goods have his name stamped on the lining and sole of each shoe. The card features ornate Victorian-style lettering and decorative borders, typical of late 19th-century advertising. 3.

The front of this trade card features a colorful chromolithographic illustration depicting a lively market scene, with a woman selling fruit from a large basket and two men, one holding a pickaxe and another sitting, in the background. Overlaying this scene is text advertising "SAMUEL MEYERS, Successor to S. ZORKOWSKI, Fine Ready Made Clothing, 175 Main Street, Danbury, Conn." The reverse side provides a detailed advertisement for "IMMENSE STOCK! NOBBY STYLES! CLOTHING, And Gents' Furnishing Goods. OVERCOATS! BUSINESS SUITS! DRESS SUIT! BOYS' SUITS! GUARANTEED LOWEST PRICES!! ON EARTH." It further identifies Samuel Meyers as a "LOW ONE PRICE CLOTHIER" at "175 Main St., Danbury, CT." and states the store is "OPEN EVERY EVENING." The printing company, "Yankee Notion Printing Co., Prov. R. I.", is also noted. The card promotes Samuel Meyers' clothing business in Danbury, CT, likely dating around 1885.

This trade card promotes Schnurman, Roth & Co., Clothiers & Merchant Tailors, located at Anchor Clothing Hall, 719 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA. The card emphasizes "CHILDREN'S CLOTHING A SPECIALTY." The design features ornate Victorian-style typography, including decorative borders and varied script fonts. A prominent red logo in the center depicts an anchor, a pair of trousers, and a telescope with a banner reading "TRADE."

This colorful trade card advertises Schwed Bros., Clothiers and Gents' Furnishers, located at 142 Main Street, Somerville, N.J. The card features a charming lithographic illustration of a young child, possibly a girl, dressed in winter attire including a large fur hat and a blue coat with a fur trim, standing on a snowy path. Bare trees and a warm-toned sky complete the winter scene. The business name "SCHWED * BROS." is prominently displayed with decorative asterisks, typical of late 19th-century advertising.

This trade card for Schweitzer & Beer, Importers and Dealers in Fancy Goods and Toys, advertises their products including holiday goods, children's carriages, carts, wagons, and novelties. The business was located at 111 State Street, between Washington and Madison Streets, in Chicago. The front of the card features a color illustration of a young girl holding two dolls, with the text "MY DARLINGS" below. The reverse side presents the business name and product categories in a clear, bold typeface, with an ornate decorative border around the "FANCY GOODS AND TOYS" heading. 3.

A colorful trade card advertising Shipper & Schwartz, The Tailors. The front features a chromolithographic illustration of two children playing cards at a small table. The company name, 'SHIPPER & SCHWARTZ, THE TAILORS,' is printed at the top, and their address, '733 MARKET ST., OPP. DUPONT,' is at the bottom. The card serves as an advertisement for their tailoring business in San Francisco, utilizing a decorative image common in late 19th-century advertising. 3.

This trade card, dating from circa 1885, advertises Shipper & Schwartz, tailors located at 733 Market St., San Francisco, opposite Dupont. The card features a colorful illustration depicting two children; a girl in a pink dress holding a small crossbow, and a boy in a blue jacket and striped pants standing next to her, all set on a green, grassy ground. The business name and address are printed in a straightforward font above and below the illustration. The card is typical of late 19th-century chromolithography, designed to visually attract customers. **3.

This circular trade card, shaped like a tambourine, advertises Shoneman Brothers, a "Leading Trimming and Fancy Goods Establishment" located at 116, 118, 120 & 122 N. Eighth St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front features a color lithograph titled "The Morning Prayer," depicting an elderly woman holding an infant, with another young girl standing beside her and a cat playing on the floor in a domestic interior. The reverse side explicitly states "The Lowest Prices Guaranteed" and includes details about the business. A cardboard hanger, manufactured by Wolf & Co. of 243 & 245 Arch St., Philadelphia, is attached to the top of the card.

A trade card for Simon Flechter, a dealer in Surplus Government and G.A.R. (Grand Army of the Republic) Goods located at 130 Main Street, Cincinnati, O., circa 1880. The card advertises a wide variety of items for sale, including blouses, frocks, overcoats, pants, hats, caps, wool and rubber blankets, tents, wagon covers, rubber clothing, muskets, swords, belts, blank books, drums, fifes, bugles, ornaments, iron cots, chains, buckets, picks, spades, shovels, etc. Simon Flechter also manufactured rubber horse covers and wool fly nets, and dealt in general merchandise. The card features bold, decorative Victorian-style lettering for the business name and product categories, typical of advertising of the period. A small graphic emblem is placed between "Government" and "G.A.R. Goods".

This trade card advertises Simon Samler, a clothing house located at Nos. 27 & 109 South Greene St. in Trenton, N.J. The business promoted itself as "The Cheapest Clothing House in the City" and a "Popular and Reliable Clother," offering "The Finest and most complete Stock of Men's, Boys' and Children's Clothing at astonishing Low Prices." The front of the card features an illustrative lake scene with two men in boats and a gnarled tree under a moon or sun, with stylized text for the business name and offerings. The verso provides additional promotional text, also using ornate Victorian-style lettering for key phrases like "Clother." **3.

This trade card for Sol. Cohn & Co., also known as The Keystone Clothiers, in Warren, PA, advertises their services as hatters, furnishers, and specialists in custom clothing. The card is shaped like an artist's palette and features a colorful caricature of a man in a top hat and suit, seemingly dancing while holding a paintbrush. The reverse side clearly displays the business name, slogan, and services. The item showcases typical late 19th-century advertising aesthetics, including a decorative die-cut shape and color lithography. 3.

This trade card advertises Spitz Bros. & Mork, a clothing manufacturer, wholesaler, and retailer located at 508 Washington Street and 5 Bedford Street in Boston. The card promotes "Wide-awake Bargains for Wide-awake People" in men's and boys' wear, including Ulsters, Cape Overcoats, Suits, and Trousers. Specific items advertised are the "Banner" Winter Overcoat, priced from $10.00 to $15.00, and the "Bedford" Cape Overcoat, priced from $12.00 to $16.00. The Boys' Department also offered overcoats from $3.50 to $6.00. The verso of the card details the business's relocation to a new six-story building and mentions they are "open evenings until New Year" for holiday purchases. The front of the card features a detailed chromolithographic illustration with a central circular vignette depicting a winter scene with a snow-covered watermill, framed by an ornate border of blooming purple violets and green leaves, typical of late 19th-century trade card aesthetics. 3.

This trade card for Stampfer & Roth, Dealers in Clothing, Hats, Caps, and Gents' Furnishing Goods, located at 1246 South Broadway, St. Louis, MO, advertises merchant tailoring as a specialty. The card features an illustration of a man in a military-style uniform and a woman in a long dress and hat, walking arm-in-arm in a garden setting with flowers. In the background, a large domed building labeled "LONDON." (St. Paul's Cathedral) is depicted. The business name and services are presented in various decorative fonts. The reverse side of the card is blank.

This trade card from circa 1885 serves as an advertisement for the Star Clothing House, located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The front of the card features a vibrant chromolithographic illustration depicting a hunting dog retrieving a duck from a reedy marsh. Overlaid on this image, text in an ornate Victorian-style script reads "Star Clothing House" and notes that its "Store Room covers 15,000 sq. ft." located in "Grand Rapids, Mich." The design and imagery are characteristic of late 19th-century advertising trade cards. The reverse side of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the "Champion Clothing House," operated by Stern & Shoenberg, located at No. 9 West Main Street, opposite the Opera House in Springfield, Ohio. The card promotes their offerings including clothing for gents and boys, furnishing goods, hats, caps, trunks, and valises, asserting themselves as "The Cheapest Clothing House in the City" and guaranteeing all goods as represented. The card features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name, decorative borders, and stylized text common for advertising in the period. 3.

A decorative trade card for Stern & Sonneborn, a clothing business in Paterson, N. J. The front features a colorful illustration of a young girl with curly hair and a red headband, enclosed in an ornate circular border, surrounded by a bouquet of red and yellow pansies tied with a blue ribbon. The business name and address, "217 & 219 Main St., PATERSON, N. J.," are printed below. The reverse side is an advertisement announcing a "FALL OPENING!" with a "Great assortment of the Latest Styles in Men's, Youth's, Boys' & Children's CLOTHING" and a "new stock of FALL AND WINTER OVERCOATS." It also states that Stern & Sonneborn are "Successors to CHARLES FEDER." The card exhibits visual features typical of late 19th-century advertising, including a colorful lithographic image and detailed text. 3.

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This die-cut trade card is shaped like a stocking. The front features pink and white stripes and ornate red script text asking, “What Shall we put in the Childrens Stockings? See inside.” The interior of the card, on a pale tan background, advertises a wide array of goods sold by Stern Brothers at attractive prices. Items for children include French and German dolls, doll's outfits, fancy stationery, lace articles, gloves, mittens, and handkerchiefs. For gentlemen, the card lists smoking jackets and robes, umbrellas, canes, slippers, gloves, mufflers, neckwear, and handkerchiefs. Ladies' items include costumes, cloaks, Paris and Vienna fancy goods, fur garments, bric-a-brac, dress silks, velvet, jewelry, dress goods, Russia leather goods, Alexandre Kid Gloves, toilet articles, handkerchiefs, lace goods, and painted satin articles, all in endless variety. The back of the stocking is marked "Stern Bro's Christmas Stocking." The business name, "Stern Brothers," is presented in a decorative script font on the interior.

This trade card advertises Stone's Bazaar, located at 99 Asylum St., Hartford, Conn. The card promotes a wide variety of goods including dolls, doll heads and bodies, toys, games, croquet sets, sleds, carriages, wagons, carts, stationery, blank books, ink, picture books, baskets, traveling bags, Russia and Turkey pocket books, and shawl straps. Stone's Bazaar claims to have the largest assortment of Fancy Goods in the state. The card features a decorative illustration of a large pink rose with green leaves and a smaller white daisy in the foreground. The verso is blank. 3.

This trade card advertises Strasburger & Son, a clothier business in Baltimore, Maryland, offering "the cheapest & best clothing in the city for the least money." The advertisement highlights $10.00 corkscrew suits, guaranteed to be all wool and well-made, and a large line of men's, boys', youths', and children's clothing, especially for fall and winter. The front of the card features a racist and offensive depiction of an Indigenous person, labeled "A CORNED INDIAN," dressed in a corn husk outfit and feathered headdress, holding a staff. The image is copyrighted 1886 by C.P. Griffith & Co. Baltimore. The reverse side displays the advertisement with ornate Victorian-style typography and decorative flourishes. 3.

This colorful trade card for Strassburger & Joseph, "Men's & Boys' Clothing Merchant Tailors" located in Allegheny, PA, advertises their "Fall Opening" in 1884. The card features a whimsical illustration of three young children playing by the water's edge, with two children nestled in large wicker baskets and one standing, holding a small toy. Birds are also depicted in the scene. The "FALL OPENING" text at the top is rendered in an ornate, decorative Victorian-style font, flanked by the year "1884". The overall design is characteristic of late 19th-century advertising.

This trade card advertises Maurice A. Mayer, "The Globe" Clothier, located on Thirteenth Street, opposite the Thurston Hotel. The card promotes the sale of clothing, hats, and furnishing goods, emphasizing a "Strictly ONE PRICE, and that THE LOWEST." The front of the card features a color lithograph illustration titled "The Return from the Insect Fair," depicting a large potato on wheels, pulled by two ladybugs, with a bee as a driver and three ants riding on the potato. A small banner on the potato reads "FIRST PRIZE POTATO." The design reflects the whimsical and decorative styles common in late 19th-century advertising. **3.

This trade card from The London & Liverpool Clothing House, located at 902 & 904 Pacific Ave. in Tacoma, W. T., dates to circa 1885. It features a colorful illustration of a woman balancing a basket filled with fruit and glasses on her head, a common advertising motif of the period. The card serves as a compliment from the clothing establishment, with proprietor Chas. Reichenbach noted. The lettering for the business name is decorative, indicative of Victorian-era advertising aesthetics.

This trade card advertises The London & Liverpool Clothing House, a clothing retailer located at 902 & 904 Pacific Ave. in Tacoma, W.T. Chas. Reichenbach is listed as the proprietor. The front of the card features a color illustration of a woman dressed in a jester's costume, complete with a feathered hat and ornate, multi-colored attire. The reverse side of the card has partial text "PAINT" and an illustration of a bird-like figure in water, though much of the detail is obscured by general wear and tear and a large area of pink-brown paper. **3.

This trade card advertises THE ONE PRICE STAR CLOTHING HOUSE, a retail clothing business located at 325 Felix Street, corner Fourth, in St. Joseph, Missouri. H. Ettenson is identified as the proprietor. The front of the card extends "Compliments of THE ONE PRICE STAR CLOTHING HOUSE" and features a colorful lithographic illustration of a yellow rose and green foliage forming a wreath around the text. The verso (back) provides additional advertising, encouraging customers to "Buy Your Clothing at THE ONE PRICE STAR CLOTHING HOUSE, WHERE YOU WILL FIND ALL GOODS MARKED IN PLAIN FIGURES." Both sides display text in various decorative typefaces typical of the late 19th century. The card is printed on a light blue-green stock on the front and a light brown stock on the verso. 3.

This trade card advertises THE ONE PRICE STAR CLOTHING HOUSE, located at 325 Felix St. cor. Fourth in St. Joseph, Missouri. The card features an illustration of a semi-nude woman, possibly an allegorical figure representing harvest or nature, sitting on a cloud with a bundle of wheat and a sickle, surrounded by butterflies. A pastoral landscape with houses and fields is depicted in the lower left corner. The text "Compliments of THE ONE PRICE STAR CLOTHING HOUSE. H. ETTENSON PRO." is prominently displayed in ornate Victorian-style lettering. The card served as an advertising piece for the clothing retailer during the late 19th century.

This trade card for "The People's Store," operated by Virgil H. Cohn in Cobleskill, NY, circa 1885, advertises a range of clothing items and services. The verso details "Ladies Cloaks and Cloaking" in "endless variety," promoting "Styles Elegant, Prices Very Low, Fabrics Superior." It also highlights "Black Cashmeres AND Black Silks" as a specialty and mentions a "prominent" Merchant Tailoring Department with an "Artistic Cutter." The text is presented in ornate Victorian-style typography. The recto features a color illustration of a young girl with long, curly hair, wearing a green wide-brimmed hat adorned with a peacock feather and a blue-striped scarf. 3.

This trade card advertises The St. Louis Clothing Company, located at 213 and 215 North Broadway, St. Louis, MO, as "General Outfitters and Retailers of Fine Clothing And Gents' Furnishing Goods." The card features an illustration of a ragged boy wearing a hat and playing a flute, rendered in a colorful, possibly chromolithographic style. The verso of the card is blank. 3.

This trade card for Ullman Clothing House, located at the S.E. Corner of Square, Lafayette, Ind., features an illustration of a young girl in a white bonnet and yellow dress looking into a mirror. She holds a red fan adorned with a floral design. A heart-shaped ornament hangs beside the mirror. The text "Compliments of ULLMAN CLOTHING HOUSE" is prominently displayed at the top, serving as an advertisement for the clothing store. **3.

This trade card advertises the Union Clothing Co., located at 80 & 82 State Street in Albany, NY, promoting savings of "$3.00 on $10.00" on clothing purchases. The front of the card features a white, fluffy dog with a pink ribbon around its neck, sitting on a pink tasseled pillow and holding a tambourine containing the company's advertising message. The reverse side details a special offer of "Free Excursions to Albany" for residents of Troy and surrounding towns, where the Union Clothing Co. would pay railroad fares both ways, provided they did not exceed 10% of the total purchase amount. 3.

A trade card for W. Silverberg, an importer of French Millinery, located at 487 Fulton St., Brooklyn. The card features a colorful illustration of a hand holding a bouquet of white daisies. The business name and address are presented in clear typography.

This trade card advertises Weichselbaum & Schwamenfeld, manufacturers of quilts and jobbers in dry goods, notions, trimmings, and ladies' and gent's furnishing goods, with auction goods as a specialty. The business was located at 548 North Second Street, below Green, in Philadelphia. The front of the card features a colorful pastoral scene depicting a man in a horse-drawn cart on a dirt road beside a body of water at sunset or sunrise, with a tree and lush foliage. The verso displays the company's full advertisement, utilizing various decorative Victorian-style fonts for emphasis on different product categories.

This trade card for Werner's Clothing House, located at 187 Main Street, Danbury, Conn., advertises their stock of "Spring and Summer Clothing for Men, Youths and Boys." The verso states the business is the "LARGEST IN DANBURY" and offers "every variety of pattern and quality, all of the LATEST STYLES." The recto features a lithographic illustration of a man sitting under trees by a lake, with a house in the background, and includes a puzzle-like caption: "LOOK FOR HIS SWEETHEART. TRY TO FIND HIS LOVE !!! IF YOU CANNOT FIND HER HEAT THE CARD." The text is presented in a combination of block and stylized fonts typical of the late 19th century. **3.

This trade card advertises Werner's Clothing House, located at 187 Main Street, Danbury, Connecticut. The card promotes their Spring and Summer Clothing for men, youths, and boys, emphasizing that they are "the LARGEST IN DANBURY" and offer "every variety of pattern and quality, all of the LATEST STYLES." The front of the card features a detailed illustration of a stag in a forest, functioning as a "French puzzle card" with instructions to "LOOK FOR THREE FACES" and to "IF YOU CANNOT FIND THEM HEAT THE CARD." The typography on both sides is characteristic of late 19th-century advertising, featuring varied and ornate fonts.

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This trade card advertises Broadhead Dress Goods manufactured by William Broadhead & Sons in Jamestown, NY, and sold by Meier & Frank, dealers in dry goods, notions, &c., in Portland, Oregon. The front features a colorful lithographic illustration of three sheep in a pastoral setting under a sunset sky, with ornate Victorian-style lettering for "Buy the Broadhead Dress Goods." The reverse side provides detailed guarantees about the quality of Broadhead Dress Goods and an advertisement for Meier & Frank, inviting customers to examine their assortment of celebrated Broadhead Dress Goods.

This trade card for Z. Rosman, a dealer in Men's, Youths' & Boys' Clothing, Hats, Caps, and Gents' Furnishing Goods, features a humorous black-and-white illustration. The image depicts a man being propelled into the air by a smaller figure, with the caption "GIVING HIM A RAISE." The business is located at No. 205 Main Street, operating under the sign of the "New York Clothing House" in Canandaigua, N. Y. The card advertises a range of clothing and accessories for men and boys.

This die-cut trade card for Z. Solomon, \"The Leading Clothing House of Tama County, Iowa,\" features a comical illustration. One man, holding a bucket labeled \"jokes,\" pours its contents into the head of another man, who has a finger to his lips. Below them, an artist's palette displays the business name and location. The card exhibits expressive, caricatured figures typical of late 19th-century advertising.

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This trade card for A. Blum, located at 49 Broadway and 105 New Church Street, New York City, features a red border and a white background. On the front of the card, the business name appears at the top, and the two addresses are listed below. The card also lists 'Importer' and 'Wholesale & Retail', which suggests that A. Blum was involved in wholesale and retail food sales and imported goods. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card for A. Hirsh, located at 48 North Queen Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, features a young girl wearing a decorative dress. The back of the card provides a full advertisement for A. Hirsh's business. The card is printed in black and white.

This trade card advertises A. Kuhn's General Store in Colfax, Washington. The front of the card features an illustration of a girl with a sled. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises A. Levy & Sons, a general store located at the corner of Main and First Streets in Woodland, California. The front of the card features a humorous illustration of a pig being chased by a dog. The background depicts a wooden fence and a field. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises A. Shuman & Co., a clothing store located at the corner of Washington and Summer Streets in Boston, Massachusetts. The front of the card features an illustration of four well-dressed boys. Each is wearing a different style of clothing, showcasing the variety of boys' clothing available at A. Shuman & Co.. The back of the card features a full advertisement for the store's mail order department, indicating that the business offered goods to customers across a wider geographic area. The date, 1899, appears at the top of the card.

This trade card advertises A. Wurtenberg and Co., a dry goods and house furnishing store in Fort Edward, New York. The front of the card features a yellow rose with a scene behind it. [The store was a member of the Jewish Publication Society, a non-profit organization that aimed to promote Jewish literature and culture.] The card's back is not visible.

This trade card for A. Wurtenberg and Co., located in Fort Edward, New York, features a large white rose with a scene in the background. The card appears to be printed on heavy stock paper. The rose is centered on the card and occupies much of the front. The background scene is visible behind the rose.

This trade card advertises Adolph Nachman, a furniture dealer located at 71 West Baltimore Street in Baltimore, Maryland. The card features an image of a building with a large storefront window. [Adolph Nachman Sommer was buried in the Hebrew Cemetery in Texas in 1987. He was born in 1902. The card's text indicates that the furniture store is located directly across the street from the Dime Museum, which may have been an entertainment venue.] The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises B. Altman & Co., a department store in New York City, specializing in ladies' suits. It depicts a woman in a dress, possibly meant to represent a fashionable style offered by the store. The card features the address 19th St. & 6th Ave., NYC. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises B. Altmann & Co., a ladies' suit and clothing retailer located at 19th Street and 6th Avenue in New York City. The front of the card features a stylized illustration of a young boy holding a bouquet of flowers. The back of the card is blank. The card has a tan color scheme, features a black border, and a black and white illustration.

This trade card for B. Nathan & Co., a house furnishings store, features a red carnation in the center of the front of the card. The address, 130 Sutter Street, is printed at the top of the card. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Berliner Brothers, dry goods merchants located at 75 Avenue A, corner of 5th Street, in New York City. The front of the card features an illustration of a group of babies' heads, all positioned close together. The card has a red border. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Bloomingdale Bros. and their selection of Easter novelties, cards, and ornamental devices for Easter tokens. The front of the card features a spray of flowers surrounded by a background of red and blue, with Ben Day dots adding texture. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Charles F. Saul, an implements and hardware store located at 17 & 19 East Water Street, Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features a playful illustration of a cabbage holding tools and sitting on a tree branch. Two elves are eating sauerkraut from a barrel nearby. The card has a green and yellow background, and the image is surrounded by a decorative border. The back of the card is blank. This card was copyrighted by Richmond and C. in Buffalo, New York in 1887.

This trade card advertises Cohen Brothers, importers and dealers in ladies', infants', and gents' furnishing goods. Located at 289 Sixth Avenue, corner 18th Street, New York City, Cohen Brothers appears to be liquidating their stock, as the back of the card announces the dissolution of their partnership. The front of the card features a colorful lithograph of a banner advertising Cohen Brothers, along with a sun, two scary, demon faces, a sailing ship, and a bird. The card measures 2-1/8 inches by 4-1/8 inches.

The front of this trade card advertises David H. Solis, a Fancy Grocer located at 730 Arch Street, Philadelphia. It features a lively illustration of children inside a bakery, showcasing a variety of pastries and baked goods. The background shows a pastry shop with a wooden counter and shelves stacked with treats. The children are dressed in colorful outfits, including red, yellow, and blue. This creates a vibrant and inviting scene that emphasizes the quality and abundance of the products offered by Solis. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises De Young's, a watchmaker and jeweler, located at 704 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. The front of the card features an elegant illustration of a young girl seated, adorned with floral decorations. The card notes that De Young's was established in 1830. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises E. Abraham, a dry goods and dress accessories retailer located at 13 Broadway between 8th and 9th Streets, Oakland, California. The front of the card features an illustration of two children sitting by a campfire. One is holding a book and the other is holding a cooking pot. The other figure appears to be looking at the viewer. Above the image, the text, “SIGN OF THE GOLDEN HORSE SHOE” appears, which may be a reference to the store’s name or a store symbol. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises E. Epstein, a jeweler, watchmaker, and optician located at 128 and 72 Main Street in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. The front of the card features two large, colorful illustrations of merchandise including jewelry, clocks, and optical supplies. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises E. Essmann, a dry goods store located at 1022 Market Street (opposite Fifth Street) and 17 Eddy Street (opposite Tivoli), San Francisco, California. The front of the card displays a charming illustration of a young boy in a rural setting. He is standing next to a farm scene, surrounded by two horses and yellow roses. The back of the card features a full advertisement for summer fashions.

This trade card advertises E. Essmann, a dry goods merchant located at 1022 Market Street, San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a boy in a large hat holding a peony with a large stem. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.

This trade card advertises E. Essmann's general store located at 1022 Market Street in San Francisco, California. The card features a simple image of a dogwood flower. The back of the card includes a full advertisement for the store.

This trade card advertises E. Rabenstein, a tobacconist located at 700 5th Avenue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features the business name and address. The text on the card is in a red typeface and there is a decorative floral design at the top of the card. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises E. Wineburgh & Co., a general store located at 126 and 128 First Street, Portland, Oregon. The front of the card depicts a man lying on the ground, seemingly injured. Two women look down upon him with concerned expressions. The card has a red border. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises E. Wineburgh & Co., a general store located at 126 and 128 First Street in Portland, Oregon. The front of the card depicts a man lying on the ground in a very awkward pose, as if he has been squashed. Two women are watching the scene in disbelief. The man’s body is colored in blue and the women's attire is in shades of red and green. The image has a cartoonish quality, as if to illustrate a comedic accident. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Ehrichs', a clothing store located at Eighth Avenue and 24th Street in New York City. The front of the card depicts a boy and a girl chatting on a terrace. They are dressed in fashionable clothing. The back of the card advertises 'Princess Jackets' in all colors.

This large vintage trade card advertises Emerich, Straus & Co., furniture retailers located at 257 & 259 State Street in Chicago. The front of the card features an illustration of a dove holding a red rose. The back of the card is a full advertisement announcing the grand opening of the store.

This trade card advertises the tobacco dealer F. Abraham, located at 25 Court Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The front of the card features a picture of actress Christine Nilsson. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises F. Auerbach & Bro., a general store established in Salt Lake City, Utah in 1865. The front of the card features a pair of rabbits, possibly symbolic of prosperity or fertility. The back of the card contains a full advertisement, likely detailing the store's offerings and services.

This trade card is shaped like an envelope. It is a printed advertisement for Fleischmann's Vienna Model Bakery, located at 253 to 259 North Broad Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card depicts a birds nest. The back is blank. The proprietor of the business is C. Edelheim.

This trade card advertises Geo. Black, a business located at 1700 Seventh Street in Oakland, California. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young girl in a blue bonnet picking strawberries. She is dressed in a blue dress. There is a yellow and red butterfly in the foreground of the card. Three of the four quarters of the card feature this illustration. The back of the card is blank.

This is one of a set of four trade cards for Golding's Cigar Store located at 54 East Genesee Street, Syracuse, New York. This card depicts a girl holding flowers. The card is printed in red and black ink with a decorative floral border. [John Golding owned and operated the store.] The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Gustav Rice, a wholesaler and retailer of imported and domestic cigars. Rice's business was located at 61 Devonshire Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The card is printed on a white cardstock with black ink. It features an ornate border at the top and bottom. The text is centered. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Guthmann, Carpenter & Telling, a clothing dealership located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The front of the card features a child wearing a large bonnet, eating a candy cane and holding another. The text 'A Sweet Tooth' appears above the image. The business name appears twice on the card: 'GUTHMANN, CARPENTER' and 'G. C. & T.' The words 'National Card' appear in the lower left corner of the card. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises H. Liebes & Co., a furrier located at 133, 135, 137, & 139 Post Street, San Francisco, California. [The company was a pioneer Jewish merchant specializing in Alaskan Arctic Seal fur.] The front of the card features an illustration of two women wearing elaborate fur coats. The illustration appears to be a montage of multiple women. One is wearing a dark fur coat with a large fur collar. The second woman is wearing a coat with a light, patterned fur and a fur hat. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card for H. Sundheim, a dry goods retailer, features a small rose in a blue bow. The address, 318 N. Second Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is printed on the card. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Harry Cohen, a metal goods merchant at 250 South Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card features a simple design, with the name, address, and telephone number printed in black lettering on a white background. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the business of Henry Loeb, a clothier located at 346 Penn Street, Reading, Pennsylvania. The card features a simple illustration of two dogs playing. One dog is attached to a post. There is no text on the card other than the address and the store's name. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Henry S. Spier, a clothing merchant located at 51 & 53 North Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The card is printed in black and white, and it features a simple design. The front of the card includes the business name and address, as well as a decorative border. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Hyman & Co., located at 155, 157, and 159 West Fifth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. The front of the card features an image of two young women wrapped in a blanket, likely representing a family scene of togetherness, warmth, and possibly the comfort found in the merchandise sold by Hyman & Co. The address is located at the bottom of the card, with the street and intersecting streets, Race and Elm, noted. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises I. Weill, a general store in Lompoc, California. The front of the card features an illustration of two young girls holding butterfly nets. They appear to be dressed in their finest clothing, with their hair elaborately styled and adorned with ribbons. The girls are situated in a garden-like setting, perhaps the store's own courtyard, and there are plants, flowers, and even a bird in the background. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.

This trade card advertises Isidor Alkus's Boots and Shoes store located at 553 & 555 Broadway in Brooklyn, New York. The front of the card features an illustration depicting an astronomy lesson, with a telescope pointed towards the sky. A small figure is pointing at the telescope. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises J. Friedman & Co., a dry goods and toy store located at 17 Lisbon Street in Lewiston, Maine. The card features a red rose design in the center, surrounded by text. The text reads 'J. Friedman & Co., Dry Goods & Toys.' The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises J. N. Kersburg, a dry goods and carpet store located at 54 & 60 Main Street, Medina, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of a farming couple standing in a pasture. The woman is wearing a long dress and bonnet, while the man is wearing a hat and pants. They are surrounded by sheep and other farm animals. The illustration is set against a backdrop of a barn and a field of flowers. The card has a border. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises J. Strauss & Co., a dry goods store located at 124 Main Street in Norwich, Connecticut. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a boy and a girl feeding chickens. Both children are dressed in simple clothing. The card is printed in black ink on white paper. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises J.W. Davidson & Co., importers of foreign and domestic dry goods, located at 101 & 103 Kearny Street, San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a playful illustration of four young ladies playing blind man's bluff. The scene is set against a gold background. The back of the card provides more details about the business.

This trade card advertises Jacob Kahnweiler's Ladies Bazaar and Shuttle Sewing Machine Establishment located at 8 South 8th Street, West Side below Market Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features the business name and address printed in a decorative font. The background of the card is a textured, beige color. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Jacob Laubenstein, a merchant in Collinsville, Connecticut. The card features a colorful illustration of a man holding a large, ornate key. He is surrounded by a variety of goods, including a barrel, a bag of flour, a basket, and a clock. The design is whimsical and suggests a well-stocked general store. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Jacob Siess, a boot and shoe manufacturer and dealer, located at 1137 Mission Street between Seventh and Eighth Streets in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a full advertisement with illustrations of various boots and shoes. The text highlights Siess' services as a manufacturer and dealer. The card also mentions that repairing is done neatly at short notice. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Jos. Emanuel Dry Goods, located at 1204 South Broadway, St. Louis, Missouri. [The 1877 St. Louis Directory lists Joseph Emanuel, Louis J. Singer, and Frederick A. Pensien as partners in the business. Numerous Jewish references can be found for the business on Google.] The front of the card features a simple, stylized illustration of a potted ivy plant on a stand. The background appears to be a simple pattern of lines. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Jos. Stiner & Co., importers and wholesale dealers in confectionery, located at 663 Ninth Avenue, New York City. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young boy standing on a beach with a bucket and shovel. The back of the card is blank. The card is printed in black and white.

This trade card for Jos. Wineburgh & Son advertises their jewelry business located at 32 Genesee Street, Utica, New York. The front of the card features an image of a pansy flower. The background is a light green color. The text is printed in black.

This trade card advertises Jos. Wineburgh & Son, a jewelry business located at 32 Genesee Street, Utica, New York. The front of the card features a black-and-white illustration of a girl wearing a red dress, ice skating. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Jos. Wineburgh & Son, a jewelry store located at 35 Genesee Street, Utica, New York. The front of the card features a colorful illustration of a young girl picking fruit from a tree branch. The background depicts a rural scene with fields, a distant house, and a fence. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Jos. Wineburgh & Son, jewelers located at 32 Genesee Street, Utica, New York. The front of the card depicts a young girl in a blue dress holding a bucket of flowers. She is smiling and looking towards the viewer. The image is set against a background of trees and a fence, suggesting a rural scene. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card for Jos. Wineburgh & Son, jewelers, is located at 32 Genesee Street, Utica, New York. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a chef wielding a knife next to a reluctant goose. The illustration is surrounded by a decorative border with the business's name. The back of the card is blank.

This is one of three trade cards issued by Joseph Cohen, a merchant of hosiery, gloves, laces, and fine jewelry located at 683 Broad Street in Newark, New Jersey. The card features an image of a rose and pansy. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Joseph Scherer, a furniture and furnishings retailer in Baltimore, Maryland. The front of the card features a girl holding a kitten. She is wearing a green dress. The background is gold. [Scherer's store was located at 149 & 151 S. Broadway and 85 S. Broadway.] The card is one of three in a set.

This trade card advertises Kast's, a clothing store located at 738 & 740 Market Street, between Dupont and Kearny, San Francisco, California. The card features a green background with two boys playing war, a girl, and a dog. The card is printed with gold ink.

This trade card advertises Kast's Fine Shoes, a shoe store located at 740 Market Street in San Francisco, California. The card features a stylishly dressed woman wearing a flowered hat that matches her dress. The woman is standing on a platform with a decorative backdrop. The text “Kast’s Fine Shoes” appears on the bottom of the card. On the back of the card, there is a letter puzzle. The card also advertises a branch of Kast's Fine Shoes located at 111-113 Broadway Street in Oakland, California.

This trade card advertises L. Hirschkowitz, a retailer of dress accessories located at 11 Ann Street in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The front of the card depicts a basket of red roses. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.

This trade card advertises L. Rosenbaum & Sons, a dry goods store located at 201 E. Water St. in Elmira, New York. The front of the card features a floral design with stylized mushrooms and flowers, printed in red and black ink. The text, printed in black ink, reads 'WHOLESALE AND RETAIL' at the top, with the address below. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises L. Rosenbaum & Sons, a wholesale and retail dry goods store located at 201 E. Water St. in Elmira, New York. The card features an image of strawberries and flowers. The front of the card has a red border, and the back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises L. Schloss & Co.'s clothing store, the Star Clothing House, located at 122 South Howard Street, Akron, Ohio. The front of the card features an elaborate illustration of a man wearing a suit, bow tie, and carrying a cane. The background includes a stylized depiction of a city street with a storefront. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business, including a list of their wares.

This is one of four trade cards for Lansburgh & Bro., a dry goods store located at 420 and 406 Seventh Street NW, Washington, D.C. This card features a teacher and two young clown-like boys, and the inscription “Dry Goods”. The reverse of the card is blank. [Lansburgh & Bro. was a prominent dry goods store in Washington, D.C. It was founded by brothers Isaac and Jacob Lansburgh.]

This trade card advertises Lansburgh & Brother, dry goods merchants located at 420 and 406 Seventh Street, Washington, D.C. The front of the card features a young boy playing bagpipes. He is dressed in a long, dark coat, brown pants, and a white shirt. The boy wears a white hat and a red bowtie. The illustration has a stylized background of buildings, and the text is bold and eye-catching. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Levy's Golden Horseshoe Clothing Store located at 226 Main Street. [The location is unknown and it is possible that the street name is abbreviated.] The front of the card shows a group of children standing by the store's window, seemingly looking at a sign. The back of the card features a full advertisement.

This trade card advertises Lippmann's, a dry goods and clothing store located at 903 & 905 Broadway, Oakland, California. The front of the card features a playful illustration of a young boy dressed in a gray suit standing beside a broken, large, light-blue egg with a yellow yolk. He is holding a knife in his right hand and a fork in his left. The background includes a blue, yellow, and green floral design. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Lippmann's, a dry goods and general merchandise store located at 903 and 905 Broadway in Oakland, California. The front of the card depicts a child riding a bird with a stylized and colorful design. Text on the card indicates that Lippmann's is located “two doors down at Eighth.” The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Loeb & Etchebarne, dry goods merchants located at 313 Santa Clara Street in San Jose, California. The card features a comical illustration of a baggage carrier, likely a person, in a red and sepia color scheme. The background is not visible. The card is printed on a thick, textured paper stock.

This trade card advertises Loftis Bros. & Co., jewelers located at 918 Market Street in Chicago, Illinois. The front of the card features an illustration of two girls talking to a farmer. The back of the card provides a full advertisement for the business and states that it was established in 1858.

This trade card advertises Louis A. Levy, a clothing merchant located in Troy, New York. The card features a charming illustration of a child standing at a table, possibly in a shop setting. The card is printed in black and white. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Louis Tobias, a jeweler located at 166 Bowery, New York. The front of the card depicts an illustration of children playing. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Lowenstein's, a general store located at 22 South Main Street in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a die-cut illustration of a child sitting in a cup. The cup is surrounded by colorful flowers and leaves. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Lowenthal Bros., jewelers located at 178 Kansas Avenue, Topeka, Kansas. The front of the card features a sepia-toned illustration of a young boy and a girl in a pastoral setting. The girl is looking over a fence towards the boy. The card has a white and gold background. The back of the card is blank. [The trade card was on display at the Library of Congress Exhibit in Cincinnati during 2005.]

This trade card advertises Ludwig Baumann & Co., a furniture store located on West 125th Street in New York City. The card features an ornate illustration of a room interior with a variety of furniture pieces. The back of the card is blank. For a complete list of the partners, see card 12.952 or item 1200 in the Judaica catalog.

This trade card advertises M. Eliassof & Bro., clothiers located at 325 East Water Street, Elmira, New York. The front of the card features a woman in a dress and a leaf hat. She appears to be in a store, possibly holding a fabric sample or a garment. The illustration is rendered in a simple and somewhat cartoonish style, typical of trade cards from this era. The background is a simple, mostly plain wall. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises M. Lachman & Co., carpet merchants located at 31 Post Street, Kearny, San Francisco, California. The card features a nymph surrounded by birds. The description on the front of the card indicates that the company offers carpets, oil cloths, and Smyrma rugs. This is one of a set of three trade cards.

This trade card advertises Moritz Richter, a wine and liquor dealer located in New York City. The front of the card features a still life with cherries, peaches, and grapes. A basket of fruit is on the table in the center of the image. A cooler full of wine bottles is depicted on the right side of the card. The card has a dark background. The back is blank.

This trade card advertises N. Lowenthal, a ladies' and children's outfitter located at the corner of Baltimore and Schroeder Streets. [This location was likely in Baltimore, Maryland.] The front of the card features a woman's hand holding a basket of flowers. The illustration is in a floral motif. The flowers are pink and white. The card is printed in a bright, eye-catching yellow. The back of the card includes a full advertisement for the business.

This trade card advertises N. Samuel & B. Jacobson, tobacco dealers located at 10 Post Office Square in Boston. The front of the card features a lithograph of a storefront, which appears to be the business's location. The front of the card is mostly text, with a small, rectangular window that opens onto a smaller black and white illustration of a man smoking a pipe. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises N. Snellenburg & Co. The card features a simple, rectangular design with a red border. The company's name appears on the top line, and the location, MARKET, ELEVENTH TO TWELFTH STREETS, is displayed below. The card is labeled as being presented by a salesperson. It is possible this is a promotional or discount card intended for customer use.

This trade card advertises the business of Nathan Frank, a dry goods merchant located at 3 Eagle Block, Ford Street, in Ogdensburg, New York. The front of the card features an elegant woman having her dress sewn by a small figure, perhaps representing a seamstress or a tailor. This image highlights Frank's offering of high-quality goods and tailoring services. The back of the card includes a full advertisement for the business.

This trade card advertises Oppenheim & Co., a boot and shoe store located at 1145 Second Avenue, New York City. The card features a colorful illustration of a dog standing with two children, both of whom are wearing boots. One of the children holds a satchel with the word 'Oppenheim' printed on it, while the other child points to a small white dog that is sitting on its hind legs in the middle of the scene. The dog's tail wags happily as it looks up at the child, who is pointing to the dog with a smile. The overall effect is a cheerful and playful image that would have been appealing to children and families. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Oscar Strasburger & Co., a dry goods store located at 445 Broadway, New York City. The front of the card features a decorative design with sea shells, leaves, and pink flower bells. This card is one of five in the set. The shells are depicted in shades of yellow, pink, black, and white. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Oscar Strasburger & Co., a dry goods store located at 445 Broadway in New York City. The front of the card features an illustration of five birds. Two blue birds are perched on a branch of pink flowers with red berries. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Oscar Strasburger & Co., a general store located at 445 Broadway in New York City. The front of the card features a stylized illustration of seashells nestled on leaves. The seashells are mostly pink, with one broken open to reveal its inner pearl. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the Paradise Store, owned by J. Cohn, in Stockton, California. The front of the card features an idyllic landscape with two figures standing on a rock overlooking a waterfall. A bridge with an underpass is also visible.

This trade card advertises Ph. J. Cohn's, a business located at 244 N. Second Street, Philadelphia. The front of the card features a large, stylized rose in the center. The rose is in a yellow-orange color with a white center, and the petals are outlined in black. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.

This trade card advertises the Philadelphia Button House, a button shop located at 101 South 11th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. [The shop was owned by S. Shoneman.] The front of the card features a delicate illustration of pink and red carnations. The back of the card has a price list. The card's design is a simple, rectangular format. The illustration of the carnations is placed centrally on the card in a white oval shape. The business's name, address, and owner's name are placed below the illustration.

This trade card advertises Philip Effinger's, a dry goods store located at 1050 N. Second Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card is rectangular and features a sprig of flowers in the center. The business name is written at the top of the card in a script font. The back of the card is blank. The front of the card is printed on thin paper with a slightly yellowed tone and the flowers appear to be printed in shades of purple, blue, and green. The card is smaller than average. The card is approximately 2.5 inches by 3.5 inches.

This trade card advertises Philip Gutentag, a dealer in men's, youths', boys', and children's clothing, watches, jewelry, and musical instruments. The front of the card features a colorful illustration of a clown and two boys. The clown is wearing a red and white costume and a bright yellow wig. The boy on the right is wearing a green jacket and a blue hat. The boy on the left is wearing a brown jacket and a red hat. The back of the card provides the business name and address: Philip Gutentag, 98 Superior Street, Cleveland, Ohio.

This trade card advertises R. H. Macy & Co. in New York, New York. The front of the card features a young boy playing an organ. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the business of R. Siedle, a watchmaker and jeweler located at 50 Fifth Avenue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The card features a humorous illustration of a man struggling to balance a stack of books while trying to pick up another book. The illustration is framed by a decorative border. The card is dated 1881.

This trade card advertises R.H. Macy & Co. in New York City. The front of the card features a young boy dressed in a military uniform and holding a sword and a bottle. He is looking at the viewer with a serious expression. The illustration appears to be set in a park with trees in the background. The background is white with red and black lettering. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Rose Goldstrom, a dry goods store located at 807 South 6th Street and 813 Passyunk Avenue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a winter scene with a snowy landscape. The card also includes a border on the top and bottom with decorative elements and a floral design. [Rose Goldstrom was married to Louis, who was a member of the Hecht family from Baltimore.] The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Rosenbaum's, a clothing store located at 702 Penn Street in Reading, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features an illustration of a house situated in a wooded scene. Two people are depicted talking in the foreground. The back of the card is blank. The trade card is printed on a cream colored cardstock, with black ink.

This trade card advertises Rosenbloom's, a clothing store in Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features a simple design of a young woman standing and holding a bolt of fabric. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Rosenkranz Bros., a retailer of men's clothing, trunks, hats, and umbrellas located at 21 Kneeland Street and 272 Broadway in Boston, Massachusetts. The front of the card features the business name and a border decorated with a floral pattern. The back of the card is blank.

This is the third of three trade cards for Rosenthal's clothing store in San Francisco, California. The front of the card depicts two dogs chasing each other in a rural setting. The text at the top of the card lists multiple addresses, including 107, 109, and 111 Kearny Street in San Francisco, and 147 First Street in Portland, Oregon. The back of the card is blank.

This record contains two trade cards for Rothschild's One Price Clothing House, located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The first card depicts a comical image of a man falling into a river. The second card features a child holding a peace pipe. The back of both cards is blank. The first card advertises the store's location, which is in the Pence Opera Block and 603 Washington St.

This trade card advertises S. C. Levy & Co., a jewelry store with locations at 1817 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia and DeKalb and Airy Streets, Norristown, Pennsylvania. The card features a sepia-toned illustration of a woman wearing a large hat with a wide brim. The woman's hair is styled in a bun, and she is dressed in a dark, possibly velvet, dress. The background of the card is a simple design, possibly a light blue or a light green. The back of the card contains more detailed information about the business.

This trade card advertises the business of S. Hirschberg, an importer and dealer in diamonds, watches, and jewelry. The front of the card features a colorful illustration of a bouquet of pink carnations and blue flowers against a white background with gold text. The back of the card is blank. It also states that the business was established in 1860. The card includes the address of the business, 230 North Eighth Street, Philadelphia, PA.

This trade card advertises S. Hirschberg, an importer and dealer in diamonds, watches, and jewelry, located at 230 North Eighth Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a decorative border with floral designs, including roses and blue flowers. The back of the card is blank. [The business was established in 1860.]

This trade card advertises S. Hirschberg, a jeweler located at 250 North 8th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a girl picking roses in a garden setting, suggesting a sense of elegance and beauty associated with the business. The back of the card lists prices and includes other details about the business.

This trade card advertises S. Hirschberg, a watchmaker and jeweler located at 230 North Eighth Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features an illustration of a young girl in a red dress holding a pillow with flowers. She is wearing red boots. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for the business, including the date of its establishment, 1860.

This trade card, shaped like a fan, advertises S. Kuhn, a dealer in ladies' furnishing goods located at 151 Canal Street, New Orleans. The front of the card features a detailed illustration of a fan with an intricate design. The fan is partially open and shows a detailed illustration of a landscape scene. The card's shape and design are eye-catching and are intended to attract the attention of potential customers.

This trade card advertises S. Levy, a dry goods and notions store located at 24 Central Avenue in Albany, New York. The front of the card features a decorative paddle with two girls on top, against a brick wall background. The back of the card is blank. The card is printed in a stylized font.

This trade card advertises S. Milberg, a dealer in new and secondhand goods located at 189 Fourth Street in Troy, New York. The front of the card features a simple, stylized illustration of a store with two front windows. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises S. Rosenblatt's Clothing House located at 309 N. Gay Street, Baltimore, Maryland. The front of the card features a young boy holding flowers. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for the store.

This trade card advertises S. Silverthau & Son, watchmakers and jewelers located at 268 Chapel Street, New Haven, Connecticut. The front of the card features an image of a young girl in a pink sash holding a basket of flowers and a watering can. She is standing in front of a rose bush. In the background, there is a fountain and statue. The card also states that the business was established in 1846. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Sallinger's New Department Store, operating under the name W. L. & Co. in Oakland, California. The front of the card displays a stock card with a faded image of a woman holding a piece of jewelry. The back of the card advertises gold rings with a black and white illustration. The back of the card features a gold ring and a smaller diamond ring. The illustration and wording suggest the rings are part of a sale.

This trade card advertises Sam Isaacs & Bros., dry goods merchants located on Pacific Avenue in Tacoma, Washington. The card features a charming illustration of a child dressed in blue holding something in its hands. The background includes a house and a picket fence, suggesting a homey and welcoming atmosphere. The back of the card features a full advertisement for the business, listing all the products offered by Sam Isaacs & Bros..

This trade card advertises Schipper & Block, a dry goods store located at 116 South Adams Street, Peoria, Illinois. The front of the card features a playful illustration of a boy holding a stick and looking at a dancing turtle. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the business of Schipper & Block, located in the Woolner Building in Peoria, Illinois. The front of the card features an image of a bowl with two plates and two pink roses, suggestive of a home goods store. The back of the card contains the full advertisement for the business. [The firm may have been a dry goods and furniture establishment, considering its association with the Woolner Building, a furniture emporium.]

This trade card advertises Schoenholz Bros. & Co., a linen, hosiery, and yarn merchant located at 110, 112 Sixth Street, corner of Minna Street, and 1913 Fillmore Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a stylized image of the store's facade. The words 'Linnen, Hosiery, Yarn' are printed prominently at the top of the card. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Segelbaum Bros., a dry goods store located at 257 & 259 Niolet Avenue in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The front of the card features a young woman with a brown hat, a red top, and a blue scarf. She is holding a fan, and a small white dog is standing in the background. The card advertises that the store sells dry goods, fancy goods, notions, and garments. The back of the card provides a full advertisement for the business.

This trade card advertises Segelbaum Bros., a dry goods and millinery store located at 257-259 Nicollet Avenue, corner of Third Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota. The front of the card features a winter scene with a building in the background. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card for Seidel & Bloom, a general store located at 17 South 3rd Street in Easton, Pennsylvania, features a charming illustration of a young girl sleeping with a fan in her hand. She is wearing a nightgown and lying on a bed with pillows. The image suggests a sense of comfort and relaxation. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Shoneman Brothers, a clothing and dress accessories store located at 116, 118 & 120 North Eigth Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a woman archer aiming her bow. The back of the card contains more details about the business.

This trade card advertises Shoneman Brothers, a store selling trimming and fancy goods, located at 116, 118, 120, & 122 North 8th Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card depicts a comical scene of a goat-drawn cart carrying children, highlighting the lighthearted spirit of the business. The design suggests a focus on children's goods, possibly toys or decorative items for children's rooms. The card dates from approximately 1882. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Shoneman Brothers, a trimming and fancy goods store located at 116, 118, 129 & 122 North Eighth Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a stylized image of a dog lying on a beach, with its paws resting on a piece of bark. The dog's head is turned slightly to the right, and its tail is curled around its body. The background is a simple design of sand and water, and the overall aesthetic is fairly simple and understated. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Sol. Kingsburg's dry goods and jewelry business located at 63 Throop Avenue, Brooklyn, New York. [Kingsburg is mentioned as a prominent jeweler in the Brooklyn Eagle in 1884.] The front of the card is in black and white and features a large font that emphasizes the business name and its offerings: Dry Goods, Jewelry, and Fancy Goods. The back of the card has a full advertisement in a smaller, more condensed font.

This trade card advertises Spielman Brothers, a dry goods store located at 164 West Fifth Street in Cincinnati, Ohio. The card features a simple design with an image of a beautiful pink morning glory flower. The illustration is set against a background of a dark blue color, creating a dramatic contrast. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the Clinton Business Exchange, located at 89 Clinton Street, New York. The front of the card features a small rectangular block of text. The business name, address, and telephone number are listed in both English and Yiddish, possibly indicating that the Exchange catered to both English and Yiddish-speaking clientele. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the Famous Boot and Shoe House, a shoe store owned by B. Goldstein. Located at 105 South High Street in Columbus, Ohio, the store is depicted on the back of the card. The front of the card features a humorous image of a chicken wearing a shoe with its head peeking out from the top. It is a whimsical illustration featuring simple linework and a muted color palette.

This trade card advertises Wangenheim, Sternheim & Co., importers and jobbers of fancy goods and notions. The front of the card depicts two clowns, one wearing a red and black striped suit, the other a blue and yellow one, playing drunk. The card includes two addresses: 27 & 29 Sutter Street and 520 to 526 Market Street. The back of the card contains more detailed information about the business.

This trade card advertises Wiesenfeld & Schloss, a notions store located at 143 North Gay Street in Baltimore, Maryland. The front of the card features a red rose and white bell flowers. The card also includes the store's address: 143 North Gay Street, 2 doors below Old Town Bank. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises William Loeb, a dry goods merchant located at 26 & 28 North Queen Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a single pansey, possibly symbolizing a variety of goods offered by the shop. The back of the card features a full advertisement listing prices for various goods. The same business advertisement appears on another card.

Trade card depicting two girls in an Art Deco style, advertising a business located at 253 to 259 North Broad Street. Circa 1885. The card is part of the Fleischman collection.

An easel-shaped trade card advertising a business located at 269 Main Street. The card depicts a boy at a fence and promotes the business as 'the cosiest place in the city,' open from 12 to 5. The card is circa 1885. The location is likely in the United States based on the style and address.

Trade card depicting a girl teaching a dog tricks. The card advertises two addresses: 287, 289, 291, 295 Eighth Avenue and 307, 309 West 24th Street in New York City. The image shows a full advertisement. The card is part of Volume 19, Page 25 of the manuscript collection. Circa 1885.

Trade card depicting a girl smelling flowers, wearing a purple dress, at 903 & 905 Broadway, above 8th Street in New York City. Circa 1885. The card likely advertised a business located at this address.

Trade card advertising the Railroad and Farmers' Clothing Bazaar owned by A. Frankenstein. Located at 138 Water Street, Elmira, New York. The card features an illustration of a tailor measuring a client. Undated, but possibly from 1878 based on contextual evidence.

Trade card advertising the general merchandise business of A. J. Ross, located at 1354 Ridge Avenue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card depicts two boys on a swing. The reverse side features a full advertisement emphasizing low prices and easy payment options for well-recommended individuals. The card is circa 1885.

Trade card advertising A. Kursheedt's real Valenciennes lace sets. The card indicates the business was located at 321 Broadway (upstairs), New York City. The card dates from circa 1875.

Trade card advertising A. L. Schneider's "The New York 25 Cent Store" located at 226 Asylum Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The card is undated, but based on stylistic elements, it is estimated to be from circa 1885. The card advertises a variety of goods, including amusements, jewelry, clothing, and house furnishings.

Trade card advertising A. Shuman & Co., clothiers, located at 440 Washington Street, corner of Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts. Circa 1885. The card depicts a man in a "Rugby" sack suit. This is one of a set of five cards, each showing a man in a different suit.

Trade card advertising A. Shuman & Co., clothiers, located at 440 Washington Street, corner of Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The card is one of a set of five, each depicting a man in a different suit. This particular card shows a man in a brown double-breasted "Cheshire" suit. The card describes A. Shuman & Co. as the "wealthiest clothing mfg. & retailer in 19th century Boston." Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising A. Shuman & Co., clothiers, located at 440 Washington Street, corner of Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The card is one of a set of five, each depicting a man in a different suit. This particular card shows a man in a "Prince Albert" dress frock suit. The text describes the company as the "wealthiest clothing mfg. & retailer in 19th century Boston." Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising A. Shuman & Co., clothing manufacturers and retailers, located at 440 Washington Street, corner of Summer Street, Boston, Massachusetts. Circa 1885. The card features an illustration of a man in a "Rugby" sack suit. The text describes the company as the "wealthiest clothing mfg. & retailer in 19th century Boston." This is one of a set of five cards, each depicting a man in a different suit.

Trade card advertising A. Strauss & Co., Arcade Clothiers, located at 143 Main Street, Lee's Block, Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The card features an illustration of an Arabian scene in a desert. The card is undated, but the collection dates it circa 1885. The image shows a caricature of a Black person.

Trade card advertising the business of A. Wurtenberg in Glens Falls, New York. The card depicts a child wearing a beige head covering. Circa 1885.

Sepia trade card depicting a toddler girl holding a basket. The card advertises Altman & Co., clothiers, hatters, and furnishers, located at the corner of Seneca and Ellicott Streets in Buffalo, New York. The card is circa 1885. The image shows a full advertisement.

Trade card advertising Altman & Co., a clothing, hat, and furnishings store located at 31 & 33 Washington Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota. The card features an illustration of a boy with a horn inside an Easter egg. The reverse side contains a full advertisement. Circa 1885.

This trade card advertises the Lancaster Bazaar, owned by Astrich Brothers. The front of the card features a circular design. In the center is a detailed line drawing of a sailboat on water, surrounded by a wreath-like pattern of roses and birds.  Around the circular image is text that reads, "Lancaster Bazaar," and "13 East King Street." The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the Lancaster Bazaar, owned by Astrich Brothers. The design is circular, with a central image of a sailboat on the water, surrounded by illustrations of a fishing creel and a fishing rod.  The imagery evokes themes of leisure, recreation, and perhaps suggests the goods sold at the Lancaster Bazaar. The text on the card clearly states "Lancaster Bazaar" and the street address: 13 East King Street. The back of the card is blank.

Trade card advertising Austen's Forest Flower Cologne, a perfume manufactured by W. J. Austen & Co. of Oswego, New York. The card features the logo for Austen's Forest Flower Cologne and indicates that it is sold by M. Cohen, a men's clothing merchant in Louisville, Kentucky. Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising B. Lumiansky's South End Blue Store, a clothing and dry goods store located at 865 South Water Street, between Blackmer and Delano Streets, in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising B. Schonwasser & Co., located at 222 Kearny Street, San Francisco, California. The card, circa 1885, features a sepia-toned image of a girl in a bonnet, her face in a circle, and text indicating that the company sold ladies' and infants' wear. The card's imagery suggests a focus on fashionable clothing for women and children.

Trade card advertising Ball's Corsets, for sale by Weinberg Bros., located at 357 Main Street, Worcester, Massachusetts. The card also mentions the Chicago Corset Company and is dated circa 1885.

Trade card depicting a dog with holly in its mouth against a blue circular background. The text 'Bargain Dry Goods Emporium' is featured, along with the address '912 Main Street'. This is one of two cards. Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising the clothing store Baum & Bernstein, located in Meriden, Connecticut. The card features an image of the store's Palace Block location and advertises men's, boys', and children's clothing. The card was likely issued circa 1885. The card is part of the collection of Judaica Americana.

Undated trade card for Baum & Bernstein, advertising men's, boys', and children's clothing. The card features an image of a Palace Block building. The inscription on the card reads: "PALACE BLOCK...ONE OF TWO; TO MY DEAR FRIEND TO CREWLED INTO TOP OF CARD; TWO OF TWO; MEN BOYS AND CHILDREN CLOTHING "BAUM AND BERNSTEIN";". The card is from the collection of Judaica Americana. The approximate date is circa 1885.

This circa 1885 trade card advertises Baum and Bernstein, a men's, boys', and children's clothing retailer. The card features an illustration of a palace block and includes the handwritten inscription, "To my dear friend," suggesting a personal connection to the recipient. The card is one of two; the other is noted on the description. Found in Arc.MS.56, Volume 9, Page 50.

Trade card advertising the Bazaar of Fashion, located at 6 & 8 Queen Street. The card features an illustration of a yellow rose. The approximate date is circa 1885. This item is part of the collection Arc.MS.56, Volume 39, Page 31.

Trade card for the Berks County Clothing Store owned by Solomon Levi, located at 652 Penn Street in Reading, Pennsylvania. The card is undated, but circumstantial evidence suggests a date around 1885. Information about Solomon Levi's family and their burials is included on the card's reverse.

Trade card advertising Bieder Brothers, located at 6 South Liberty Street. The card features a vignette of their store. The date is estimated to be 1890 based on the provided metadata. The item is part of the O collection at [Library Name/Repository].

Trade card advertising Bloom's, located at 48 and 50 West 14th Street, near 6th Avenue in New York City. The card depicts flowers; the date is circa 1885. The card is part of a collection of manuscript/mixed materials, specifically trade cards.

Trade card, circa 1885, related to Bloomingdale Brothers. The card mentions Lyman Bloomingdale's background, including his birth in New York City in 1841, his parents (Benjamin and Hannah Weil Bloomingdale), his education, and his service in the Kansas Volunteers during the Civil War. The card also indicates that Lyman and his brother Joseph were trained in the retailing of ladies' clothing in their father's store. The information is incomplete due to the fragment nature of the card.

Trade card depicting a blue slipper filled with shoes. The address 416 North 16th Street is prominently displayed, along with a full advertisement on the reverse. The card is estimated to date from around 1885. The card is from the collection of Ms. Coll. 1410, OOS, Box 2, Folder 58.

Trade card advertising the Braddock Bargain Store, a dry goods store in Braddock, Pennsylvania. The card is undated, but circa 1885. The proprietor is listed as L. Litvitz.

Trade card depicting a dog in a red shoe with a pink rose. The card advertises the Broadway Shoe Store located at 150 Broadway. The card is circa 1885 and is part of the Louis Goldstein Collection (Arc.MS.56, Volume 25, Page 21).

This trade card advertises the Cedar Hall Clothing Store, owned by W. L. & C. A. Hirst. The front of the card displays the store's name, "Cedar Hall Clothing Store," prominently. Below the name, the address is given: N. E. Corner of Front and South Streets. The text also notes that "Seaman's Clothes Always on Hand" are available. The back of the card is blank.

Trade card advertising Charles Bornstein's Clothing Bazaar and Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods, located at 144 Northampton Street in Easton, Pennsylvania. The card features an illustration of children on a sled, and the phrase "Clear the Track." It is estimated to be from circa 1885.

A large hanging trade card for Cohen & Bro., a shoe store located in Lebanon, Pennsylvania. The card is undated, but based on genealogical information provided by the donor, it likely dates from the late 19th or early 20th century. The donor's research includes census data from 1880 and 1900 for Selig Cohen, who appears to have been associated with the business, as well as obituaries detailing the lives and deaths of Selig Cohen and other family members. The information provides considerable genealogical context, outlining Selig's life, his occupation as a shoe merchant, and family relationships that connect him to other individuals in the shoe trade.

Trade card for Cohen & Bro., a Philadelphia shoe store located at 735 Cumberland Street. The card depicts a winter scene with roses. The card is undated, circa 1885.

Trade card for Cohen & Bro.'s Philadelphia Boot and Shoe Store, located at 12 S. 8th Street. The card features an image of bluebells and is dated circa 1885.

Large die-cut trade card depicting a steamship with the American flag. The card advertises Cohen & Brumberg, "The Great One Price Clothier," located in the Gurney Block, Salem, Ohio. It features raised features and measures 13 inches long by 9 1/2 inches tall. Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising Cohen & Comins, purveyors of Queen Quality Shoes. The card features the phrase "NICKLE PLATE" in addition to the business name and brand. The date is approximated based on the style. Physical location: Ms. Coll. 1410, M, Box 4.

Trade card advertising Cohen Bros., diamond merchants, jewelers, and opticians, located at 528 Penn Square in Reading, Pennsylvania. Published in 1913.

Trade card advertising Cohen, Davis & Co.'s Golden Rule Bazaar, located at 162 First Street, Portland, Oregon (next to the corner of Morrison Street). The reverse features a full advertisement for Cohen, Davis & Co., importers of fancy goods, notions, and varieties. Also lists an address in New York City: 83 Walker Street. Circa 1885.

Sepia-toned trade card for Cohen, Davis & Co., a variety store located at 162 First Street and a new building at 10-14 Morrison Street in Portland, Oregon. The card also advertises the Golden Rule Bazaar and features an illustration of a child in a clown costume. The reverse side indicates that the business imported fancy goods and notions. Circa 1885.

Trade card depicting a winter scene of a house at 917 Washington Street, advertising a "Corset & Underware House." The back of the card is blank. The card is part of the Magnes Collection, circa 1885. The location is indicated as Arc.MS.56, Volume 6, Page 13.

Trade card advertising the Universal Fashion Company, owned by Crosett & Samuel, located at 914 Market Street, above Stockton Street, San Francisco, California. The card also features an advertisement for actress Ade Neilson. The card is circa 1885.

Trade card advertising D. Armstrong & Co., purveyors of ladies' fine shoes. The card indicates A. B. Weil as the sole agent for Wilkes-Barre, PA. Circa 1885.

Trade card for D. W. Gross & Son, located at 119 Market Street. The card features the name "Yellow Rose." The card dates from circa 1885. The card is part of Manuscript Collection 1410, located in the Out of Series (OOS) collection, Box 2, Folder 59.

Trade card for Dove & Rose located at 140 North 8th Street. The card is circa 1885. The physical location of the item is Ms. Coll. 1410, OOS, Box 2, Folder 59.

Trade card advertising E. Abraham's dry goods store, located at 918 Broadway, between Eighth and Ninth Streets, in Oakland, California. The card features an illustration of women watering flowers with human faces and includes the phrase "NEW YORK DRY & FANCY GOODS HOUSE." The card also has a Golden Horse sign. Circa 1885.

Trade card for E. Wineburgh & Co., located at 126 and 128 First Street, Portland, Oregon. The card features a red sepia image of a boy playing tennis. The text includes the phrases "EVERY THING AND ANY THING" and "DEATH TO HIGH PRICES." The card is circa 1885.

Trade card for the Eagle Clothing House owned by Benj. Witkowski, located at 23 East Main Street, Waterbury, Connecticut. The card depicts a large figure reaching for candy and is copyrighted 1872. The card is circa 1885.

A stylized drawing of Ehrich's store located on Eighth Avenue between 24th and 25th Streets in New York City. The trade card features an advertisement: "ONE OF THE SIGHTS OF NEW YORK: OUR SEVEN BUILDINGS." The image is described as a back full advertisement. This item is from a manuscript collection and is part of volume 19, page 32. Circa 1885.

Sunflower-shaped trade card, predominantly black and yellow. The card advertises a grand opening. The reverse side is partially visible. Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising Ehrichs', a clothing store located at Eighth Avenue and 24th Street in New York City. The card depicts a toddler playing with a cat. The reverse side features a full advertisement. Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising Ehrichs', located at Eighth Avenue and 24th Street in New York, New York. The card depicts a hunting scene with two men on horseback and dogs. The reverse side announces a "Grand Spring Opening". The card is undated, but is circa 1885.

Trade card advertising Erlander, Wm.'s gents furnishing goods located at Fifth Street & Broadway. The front of the card features images of a sphinx and monument. Back reads: We also exhibit a handsome line of A full line of Hats and Caps. Gents' Furnishing Goods, Trunks, Valises, &c. In fact we have goods to suit everybody, all of which we have marked at the lowest possible price, in plain figures, and will sell at STRICTLY ONE PRICE. Thanking you for past favors, and soliciting your patronage in the future, I am Yours Respectfully, Wm. Erlanger, manager of The Philadelphia branch one price clothing house, Cor. Fifth Street &Broadway. East Liverpool, Ohio. N. B.-All goods guaranteed as represented, or money will be cheerfully refunded. All salesmen in our employ have strict orders not to misrepresent any goods.

Trade card advertising Feigenbaum & Co., located at 21 & 23 Sutter Street and 520 to 526 Market Street, San Francisco, California. The card depicts a girl in an orange dress with a white lace collar and large brimmed matching hat, wearing a pink cummerbund. The card is undated, but circa 1885 based on stylistic elements and other similar materials.

Trade card for Feigenbaum & Co., located at 21 & 23 Sutter Street and 520 to 526 Market Street, San Francisco, California. The card features a large bird illustration. The reverse side contains a full advertisement. Circa 1885.

A circa 1885 trade card advertising Field's Glove Stores. The card is shaped like a pallet and features a young dancer on the front. The back of the card displays the advertisement for Field's Glove Stores, with addresses at 791 Broadway (opposite Grace Church) in New York City and 45 South 8th Street in Philadelphia. Established in 1847.

Trade card advertising Fischer Bros., jewelers and watch dealers, located at 430 Cross Street, Malden, Massachusetts. The card also indicates they deal in watches and diamonds. Undated, but likely circa early 20th century based on style.

Trade card advertising Fleischner's Old Stand, located at 208 N. 8th Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card features the business name and address. Circa 1885.

Advertising trade card for Fletcher's Boot & Shoe Store, located at 10 Main Street. The card features an image of chicks. Circa 1885. From the collection of Judaica Americana.

This trade card, circa 1885, advertises Frear's Bazaar. The front depicts a salesman fitting a dapper boy, while the back shows a full advertisement for the establishment. The card's imagery suggests a men's clothing or haberdashery business.

Trade card depicting a girl in an Arab hat looking out from a curtain. The card advertises "Frear's Troy Bazaar". The card is circa 1885 and likely related to a mercantile establishment. The image shows a full advertisement on the back.

Trade card advertising Freeman's One Price Clothing Bazar in Hartford, Connecticut. The card features an illustration and text advertising their location at 14, 16 & 18 Asylum Street. The card is dated circa 1885.

Trade card advertising G. Abrahamson's business, located at 110 Kearny Street, San Francisco, and 1117 Broadway, Oakland, California. The card depicts a boy in a tall hat and black waistcoat carrying a broken parasol. Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising G. Cohen & Son, located at 240 Sutter Street, San Francisco, California. The card features an image of a soldier looking into a pastry shop on the front. The back indicates the store was "lighted by electricity" and mentions an office in Prescott, Arizona. The card is undated, but circa 1885 is suggested.

Trade card for Geo. Black, located at 1700 Seventh Street, Oakland, California. The card depicts a girl in a bonnet picking flowers near an apple tree. It is circa 1885.

Trade card advertising Gimbel Brothers department store, located at Market and Ninth Streets in Philadelphia. The card was likely presented by a salesperson. Circa 1885.

Trade card depicting a girl and a rabbit, with the address 14th & 8th Avenue noted. The card also advertises "Dealers in E. C. Burt's Fine Shoes". The card is part of Volume 19, Page 6 of archival collection Arc.MS.56. The date is estimated to be January 1, 1881.

Trade card advertising the Golden Rule One Price Clothing House, owned by M. K. Weil, in Kansas City, Missouri. The card features an illustration of two boys and advertises "Warranted Copper Bottomed, Double Riveted Cold Pressed Pants." The address listed is 558 Main Street, 2nd Door From 6th Street, Kansas City, MO. Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising Goldstein & Cohn, importers of human hair, located at 822 Market Street, Phelan Building, San Francisco, California. The card features an illustration of a baby and includes details about a grand opening promotion. Circa 1885.

Trade card for Guthmann, Carpenter & Telling, a business located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The card depicts a girl in a winter coat and hat, with the phrase 'No thanks, I don't Kidd gentlemen.' The card is dated circa 1885.

Trade card advertising H. Herschberg & Company, clothiers located at 141 & 143 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, California. The card features pink roses, and the verso is blank. The date is estimated to be 1885.

Trade card advertising H. J. Mahurn and Cone, O. J. & Co., located at 27 & 29 Main Street. The card depicts children at the seashore, with a girl in pink emerging from a dressing hut. The advertisement highlights hats, caps, and men's furnishings, announcing a new store. Circa 1885. Found in Ms. Coll. 1410, OOS, Binder 1, Page 3.

Trade card advertising H. Muhr's Sons, jewelers, located at 633 & 635 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card depicts a child with jewels and is dated circa 1885.

This trade card advertises H. Steinmann, a watchmaker and jeweler, located at 219 K Street, under the Western Hotel in Sacramento, California. The front of the card depicts a charming illustration of a young girl and boy enjoying a picnic with a donkey grazing in the background. The style of the illustration is consistent with late 19th-century imagery. The back of the card features a full advertisement, stating that the business was established in 1855 and offers watches, jewelry, diamonds, and optical goods.

Die-cut trade card depicting two chicks being baptized by a crow. The reverse features an advertisement for a closing out sale at H.C.F. Koch and Son, located at Sixth Avenue and 20th Street. This is one of two in a set. Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising Heiman Bros., clothiers, located at 1026-1030 Market Street, San Francisco, California. The card features a comical illustration and a reverse side with a full advertisement including an image of an Indian Head Penny. Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising Herrmann the Hatter, located at 336 Kearny Street and 17 Belden Street, San Francisco. The card depicts a man trying on a hat while looking in a mirror, with a salesman assisting. The back of the card is described as a full advertisement. The card dates to circa 1885.

Die-cut trade card depicting a girl at a well with a young prince. The card advertises Hilkowitch Brothers, "One Price Dry Goods and Carpet House," located at 139 East Street. The date is inferred from the style and is approximately 1881.

Trade card advertising the Hilkowitch Brothers' one-price clothing store located at 327 E. Water St., Elmira, New York. Circa 1885. The card indicates that the store offered clothing at a single price point, a common marketing strategy of the time.

Trade card advertising Hirsh & Brother's One Price Clothing House and W. J. Austen & Co.'s Austen Forest Cologne. The card features advertisements for both businesses. The front advertises Austen Forest Cologne, while the back features a full advertisement for Hirsh & Brother's grand opening on May 2nd, highlighting their renovated space and offerings of clothing and novelties. The card is dated circa 1885.

Trade card depicting a child among flowers writing on paper. The card advertises Hirshberg, Hollander & Co., purveyors of decorative art supplies, located at 195 & 197 West Pratt Street. This is one of two cards in the collection. Circa 1885.

Trade card for the Household Outfitting Co., owned by Isidor Moses. The card lists the business's address as Huron & Washington Streets. The date is unknown, but based on the style it is likely from the early 20th century.

Trade card advertising the Hub Clothing Company, a New York City-based clothing manufacturer with retail outlets in Portland, Oregon, and other western and midwestern locations. The card features the company's address and likely depicts images relating to the company's products. Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising Hyman Brothers, dealers in hats, boots, shoes, and other unspecified goods. The card is dated circa 1885. Geographic location is inferred from the collection's metadata as somewhere near 39.2627819997627, -121.019455000184. Additional details are not available.

Trade card advertising I. Guggenheimer's dry goods store located at 2647 Germantown Avenue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card depicts a child with a roll of cloth. Circa 1885.

Trade card for I. H. Brounstein Clothing House, located at 13 & 15 North Salina Street, Syracuse, New York. The card depicts a woman in a pond. The reverse side is blank. The card is circa 1885. This item is from the E collection, Arc.MS.56, Volume 28, Page 2.

This trade card advertises Isaac Casseres, a clothier located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card (Image 1) showcases a simple design featuring primarily text. The business name, "Isaac Casseres," is prominently displayed, along with the address: "N. W. Corner Eighth and Race Street." The text on the card is predominantly black lettering on a cream-colored background, suggesting a simple and somewhat austere aesthetic. Image 2 shows the back of the card, which is blank.

Trade card advertising the business of Isaac Rothschild, a clothier in Davenport, Iowa. The card features a comical owl illustration. Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising the business of Isaac S. Isaacs, purveyor of diamonds, jewels, and watches, located at 521 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card is undated but is circa 1885. The card is part of the Collection E, and is housed in Arc.MS.56, Box 1, Folder 86.

Trade card advertising suits for $5.95 by J. A. Pickus in Grand Island, Nebraska. The card also lists telephone numbers for police and fire departments. Undated, but likely circa 1895.

Trade card for J. Blankenstein, advertising two locations in New York City: 30 Vesey Street, corner of Church Street, and 630 Eighth Avenue, near 41st Street. The card depicts a man and a woman, and a moon at "first quarter". Circa 1885.

Large die-cut trade card (12" x 8") depicting two well-dressed African Americans on a swing. The card advertises J. J. Bamburg & Co., Clothiers & Merchant Tailors, located in Princeton, Illinois. The card is circa 1885.

Trade card for J. Kaufmann & Bros., clothiers, located at 83, 85, and 87 Smithfield Street in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The card features a comical character and is circa 1885. This is one of a set of three.

Trade card advertising J. Kaufmann & Bros., clothiers, located at 83, 85 & 87 Smithfield Street in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The card features a comical illustration and is circa 1885. It is one of a set of three.

Trade card advertising J. Kaufmann & Bros., clothiers, located at 83, 85, and 87 Smithfield Street in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The card features a comical illustration of a man in riding attire. The card is circa 1885.

Trade card advertising J. Kaufmann & Bros., clothiers, located at 83, 85 & 87 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The card depicts a comical character eating a pear with a worm. It is one of a set of three. Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising J. Kohn, a trunk and valise manufacturer, located at the corner of First and Morrison Streets in Portland, Oregon. The card depicts an owl teaching birds and is circa 1885.

Trade card for J. M. Neuburger, Clothier, located at Ball's Corner. The card's reverse features the inscription "OUR CARD" and a note indicating that the business was previously listed in the town directory as Neuburger & Hamberg. The description also mentions a book, "U.S. Tokens 1700-1900 by Rulau," (1997), referencing the card's cataloging within the collection. The card's date is inferred, based on related materials, as circa 1863, but a precise date cannot be verified. The geographic location is implied by the presence of the book, "U.S. Tokens 1700-1900 by Rulau", which might offer further clues about the location of Ball's Corner.

Trade card for J. M. Neuburger, clothier, located at Ball's Corner. The reverse of the card features the text "OUR CARD." The card was previously listed in a town directory as Neuburger & Hamberg. Information about U.S. tokens (1700-1900) by Rulau (1997) is also noted on the card. The card's physical location is Arc.MS.56, Box 12, Folder 10.

Trade card advertising J. N. Schlessinger and Sollers & Co., located at 453 E. Market Street, Louisville, Kentucky. The front of the card depicts a child and a bird; the back advertises 'Soller Shoes'. Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising J. Stern & Sons, clothiers, in Quincy, Illinois. Part of the "Union Set" of trade cards; this is card 2 of 5, depicting a boy striking a pose. Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising the boys' clothing businesses of J. W. Rosenthal & Co. and H. & A. Rosenbloom. J. W. Rosenthal & Co. was located at First Street, Fulton, NY, and H. & A. Rosenbloom was located on Main Street, Mexico, NY. The card is undated, but is circa 1885 based on stylistic analysis. The card features both business' locations in New York State.

Trade card advertising Jacob Finklestein's dry and fancy goods store located at 370 North Main Street, Providence, Rhode Island. The card is circa 1885.

Trade card advertising the furniture business of Jacob Weinheimer, located at 49 North Salina Street in Syracuse, New York. The card's reverse is blank. Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising Traver Kid Gloves by Jager Bros. in Charlestown, South Carolina. The card features an illustration of a well-dressed woman. The reverse side contains a full advertisement for Traver Kid Gloves. Circa 1885.

Trade card for Jonas Levy's New York Clothing Co., located at 144 (handwritten correction from 116) Northampton Street, Easton, Pennsylvania. The card depicts a boy sailing a toy boat. The card is undated, but the donor suggested a date around 1895. The card is part of the Judaica Americana collection.

Trade card advertising Jonas Levy's New York Clothing Co., located at 144 Northampton Street in Easton, Pennsylvania. The card also depicts a boy sailing a toy boat. The card is undated, but based on other materials in the collection, it is likely from around 1895.

This trade card advertises Jos. Emanuel & Co., a dry goods store located at 1204 South Broadway in St. Louis, Missouri. The front of the card features a design with a blue hummingbird and white roses, and a depiction of a house. The business is listed in the 1877 St. Louis city directory. The back of the card is blank. [Joseph Emanuel, Louis J. Singer, and Frederick A. Pensien were partners in the firm.].

Lithographed trade card advertising Joseph Cohen's children's clothing store, located at 4 & 6 Fourth Street, New York, New York. The card depicts a boy in a sailor suit. Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising Joseph Emanuel & Co., dry goods merchants, located at 1204 South Fifth Street, St. Louis, Missouri. The card, circa 1880, features a lithograph of the store's storefront on the recto and an advertisement on the verso. The recto also displays a stock image of a hummingbird, possibly from Maison Demorest Sewing patterns. The verso lists M. J. Emanuel and Louis Singer in association with the business.

This trade card advertises Joseph Emanuel & Co., a dry goods store located at 1204 South Broadway in St. Louis, Missouri. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a girl wearing a flower as a hat. The back of the card is a full advertisement and storefront image. [Joseph Emanuel & Co. was a dry goods firm comprised of Joseph Emanuel, Louis J. Singer, and Frederick A. Pensien. The firm is listed in the 1877 St. Louis city directory.]

Trade card for Joseph Emanuel & Co., located at 1204 South Fifth Street, St. Louis, Missouri. The card features a depiction of the storefront and mentions "Demorest Reliable Patterns." Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising Joshua Schnurman's new store located at 713 Hamilton Street, Allentown, Pennsylvania, opposite the post office. The card features a pink rose and is dated circa 1885.

Trade card advertising Joshua Schnurman's dry goods store, located at 713 Hamilton Street, Allentown, Pennsylvania, opposite the post office. The card features an illustration of children, one dressed as a jester. Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising the business of Julius Saul, a clothier in Troy, New York. The card depicts a child with bunnies and includes the phrase "Compliments of the Season." Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising the clothing business of Julius Saul, located at 234 & 236 River Street, Troy, New York. The card depicts a whimsical scene with elves and a stag. Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising the move of Julius Sichel's business to a new building at 50, 52, and 54 North Eighth Street in New York, New York. The card depicts a baby eating out of a blue bowl and standing on a bed. The card also advertises a move from the previous location at 105, 107, 109 North Eighth Street. The card is circa 1885.

Trade card for Julius Stone, located at 131 Main Street, Danbury, Connecticut. The card depicts a man and a woman in Japanese costumes. The reverse side features a full advertisement. Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising Kahn & Sons, purveyors of foreign and domestic dry goods, located at 1003 Broadway, Oakland, California. The card likely dates from around 1885, as suggested by the metadata. The imagery on the card is described as depicting "The Red House."

Trade card advertising Kahn & Sons, purveyors of foreign and domestic dry goods, located at 1003 Broadway, Oakland, California. The card is circa 1885. The business is identified as Kahn & Sons.

Trade card advertising the holiday goods of L. Bloch & Co. and Moses Bloch's. The front features an advertisement for "Holiday Goods of Any and All Kinds, Cheap at L. Bloch & Co." The reverse side displays the message "Money Saved Is Made."

Trade card advertising L. Bloch & Co.'s Combination Store, owned by Moses Bloch. The card features a profile of a woman on the front and a full advertisement on the back, noting the store's establishment in 1853. The store was located at 12 Shetucket Street. The card is circa 1885.

Trade card advertising L. Charmak's dry goods store in Woodland, California. Circa 1885. The card features the store's name and likely its address, though the image resolution is not high enough to see it. The card is part of a larger collection of Judaica Americana.

Trade card advertising L. Goldberg & Co., a clothing retailer located at 537 Penn Street in Reading, Pennsylvania. The card features an image of a child in a bonnet and the text "NEW ONE PRICE" RELIABLE CLOTHING HOUSE." The reverse side contains a full advertisement. Circa 1885.

Trade card depicting two elves playing music on a lily pad. The reverse side features an advertisement for L. Henry, a leading clothier, located at 49 Milton Avenue. A handwritten note indicates that Cohn has accepted a position. The card dates from circa 1885 and is found in Arc.MS.56, Volume 24, Page 3.

This trade card advertises L. Hirschberg & Co.'s "Diamond Palace," a jewelry store located at 119 East Madison Street near Clarke Street, Chicago, Illinois. The front of the card features a detailed illustration of a butterfly and a red rose. The back of the card contains a price list, which is described as unusual in the archival record. The style and imagery suggest a late 19th-century origin.

Trade card advertising L. Hirschberg & Co.'s The Diamond Palace, located at 119 E. Madison St., near Clark St., in Chicago, Illinois. The card features an illustration of butterflies and fancy angel berries. The reverse side contains a full advertisement. Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising L. L. Adler, dry goods merchant, located at 290 Chapel Street, New Haven, Connecticut. The card indicates that the business was formerly known as Lutz & Adler. Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising L. Rosenbaum & Sons, clothiers, located at 201 E. Water St., Elmira, New York. The card depicts a comical scene of a man being fitted for clothing, emphasizing the store's focus on circumference. The card is part of a set of four and is circa 1885.

Trade card advertising the National Clothing House, managed by L. Youngman, located at 60 Asylum Street, Hartford, Connecticut. The card is undated, but is circa 1885. The card features imagery typical of trade cards from this period and advertises clothing.

Trade card advertising Levy & Katzman, a national clothing brand sold by Leubrie Brothers in Memphis, Tennessee. The card depicts two boys dressed in men's clothing, circa 1885.

Trade card depicting Levy Bros. and B. W. Richter's store. The card shows an illustration of the store's exterior, located at the Market at Third in Louisville, Kentucky. The reverse side functions as a business card for B. W. Richter. Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising Lewis & Moses, Crockery & Glassware, located at 221 Jefferson Avenue in Detroit, Michigan. The card features "LIBERTY 1863" on the front. The card is dated 1863. This is a duplicate.

Trade card advertising Liepman's Clothing House, located in Fort Scott and Girard, Kansas. The card is undated, but circa 1885 based on visual style.

Trade card advertising Likes, Berwanger & Co., clothiers, with S. Katzenstein as manager, located at 310 Seventh Avenue, Washington, D.C. The card depicts two children and a dancing turtle. The advertisement appeared in the *Evening Critic* of Washington, D.C., in 1881.

Trade Card - Likes, Berwanger & Co. Clothiers. S. Katzenstein, Manager…310 7th Street. They advertised in the Evening Critic., June 18, 1883 in Washington DC .

Trade card advertising Lobenstein Bros., shoe merchants, located at 519 Hayes Street, San Francisco, California. The card depicts women trying on shoes and includes the phrase "NOT ENGLISH YOU KNOW." Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising Louis Cohen & Co., a clothing merchant with stores in Staunton and Clifton Forge, Virginia, and Coal Valley, West Virginia. The card features illustrations on both sides, depicting the store's offerings and a scenic landscape. It also mentions the involvement of Julius and Jessie Switzer in the business. Circa 1885.

A comical set of three trade cards for M. Kohn & Co., a New York City store, circa 1885. Two of the three cards are included in this record. One card depicts a boy on a goat cart. The cards advertise M. Kohn & Co.'s New York store. Information from the 1874 Wichita Eagle indicates that Morris Kohn erected a substantial awning over the sidewalk of his store, known as the 'New York Store,' and installed French plate glass.

Trade card advertising M. Newmyer's West End Dry & Fancy Goods Store, located at 1920 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, D.C. The card depicts children feeding ducks against a gold background. The reverse side contains a full advertisement. The card dates from circa 1885. M. Newmyer was involved with the National Farm School (for Jewish immigrants).

Trade card depicting a boy and a girl inside of a shoe. The card indicates a business location at the corner of Broad and Market Streets in Newark, New Jersey. The card is circa 1885.

Trade card advertising the Manhattan Clothing & Shoe Co., located in Kuhn's Building, Dayton, Ohio. The card features Mose Cohen as the General Manager and highlights "Brethern clothes a specialty." Circa 1885.

Trade card for the Manhattan One Price Clothing Co., located at 39 and 41 South Main Street, Dayton, Ohio, with manufacturing at 631 Broadway, NYC. The card, circa 1885, is one of a set of four parodying the popular whiskey drink "Tom & Jerry Cop & Robber."

Trade card advertising the Manhattan One Price Clothing Co., located at 39 and 41 South Main Street, Dayton, Ohio. The card features a parody of a popular whiskey drink advertisement, "A Whiskey Straight." It also mentions manufacturing at 631 Broadway, NYC. Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising Mansbach's Parisian Novelties and Beaumarche Kid Gloves. The card features an illustration of two fairies and is printed on one side only. The reverse side contains a full advertisement. The card was published in San Francisco in 1885 and is located at 26 Kearny Street.

Trade card depicting Cupid with a wreath. Issued by Marks Bros., a leading store located at 108, 110, 112, & 114 North Eighth Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card is undated, but circa 1885 based on stylistic analysis. The image shows a depiction of Cupid with a wreath, suggesting a theme of love or celebration.

Trade card advertising Max Stadler & Co., clothiers, located at 565, 567 Broadway (corner of Prince Street) and 619, 621 Eighth Avenue (corner of Fortieth Street), New York, New York. The card features illustrations including a caricature of a man and a Black woman in a window. The card also advertises "10,000 Books Given Away." Circa 1885.

Trade card for Max Stadler & Co., located at Broadway, cor. Grand Street, and Eighth Ave. cor. 40th Street, New York, New York. The card depicts a man looking at a cat on grass and a man holding a sign that reads "My Compliments." The reverse side features a full advertisement and an announcement of an open house. Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising Max Stadler & Co., located at Broadway, corner of Prince Street, and 8th Avenue, corner of 40th Street, in New York, New York. The card depicts a mother holding a child high against a dark background with a basket of goods on the ground. The reverse side features a full advertisement. Circa 1885.

Trade card for Max Stadler & Co., a clothing merchant located in New York, New York. The card features an illustration of a boy emerging from a piece of paper. The reverse side contains extensive advertising. Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising Max Strouse's clothing store, located at 183 & 185 West Seventh Street, St. Paul, Minnesota. The card is undated, but circa 1885 based on other similar items.

Trade card depicting a couple at a table with fancy goods. The card advertises 'Latest Novelties Daily Arriving'. The card is circa 1885 and likely from Indianapolis, Indiana, based on geographic coordinates associated with the record.

Trade card depicting a sailor boy with blue flowers. The back features a full advertisement for Sollers & Co. The card is stamped with the Sollers & Co. logo on the boy's shoes. Published circa 1885 in Portland, Oregon, United States. This item is part of the E Collection in the University of Pennsylvania Library.

Trade card depicting a man and woman in a horse-drawn cart, peacocks on grass, advertising "Fine Shoes" at 597 Palisade Avenue, corner of Congress Street. The card is dated January 1, 1882, and is part of the Manuscript Collection 1410. The imagery suggests a prosperous and fashionable clientele.

Trade card depicting a figure with a vegetable head (possibly an Irish potato), wearing a brown hat, holding a pipe and knapsack. The business is identified as Meyersohn, M., located at 486 Main St. The card suggests a focus on tailoring and imported English goods. The image is described as having a figure with a vegetable person, an Irish potato head, and a brown hat; a pipe in one hand and a knapsack in the other; and a back. The card is from approximately 1885.

Trade card advertising Misfit Parlors, a clothing retailer in Brooklyn, New York. The card explains that Misfit Parlors sold custom-made clothing rejected by clients due to fit or other issues, offering these garments at lower prices. It includes the address and business hours: Corner of Fulton & Elm Place, Brooklyn, NY; open from 7am to 9:30pm. The card is dated circa 1885.

Trade card advertising Modern Children's Clothing located at 4456 Germantown Avenue. The card is circa 1885. An advertisement is printed on the back. The card is part of the O collection, located in Ms. Coll. 1410, OOS, Box 2, Folder 59.

Trade card depicting a girl's head and shoulders. The reverse side contains a full advertisement with prices. Established in 1859. Circa 1885. Found within Arc.MS.56, Volume 25, Page 28.

Trade card advertising the mercantile business of J. Morgenstern, located at 515 Main Street. Established in 1859, the advertisement depicts two birds perched on a flowered branch. The card lists a full price list and numerous items sold, including neckwear, underwear, umbrellas, canes, shirts, and trunks. The card is part of Volume 25, Page 25 in archival collection Arc.MS.56. Circa 1885.

This trade card advertises Morris Gross's clothing store, "Marble Hall Clothier." The front of the card (Image 2) shows a whimsical illustration of a man conversing with a well-dressed mannequin. The style suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The business's address is prominently displayed: #336 & #338 River St./13,15,17 4th St., Troy. The back of the card (Image 1) contains a full advertisement; however the text is too small to decipher with the current image resolution.

This trade card, shaped like a high-button shoe, advertises N. A. Moses & Co., purveyors of fine boots and shoes. The front of the card depicts a stylized high-button shoe. The text on the shoe-shaped card reads, "FINE BOOTS AND SHOES AT RETAIL AND TO MEASURE," along with the address: 412 WASHINGTON ST. The back of the card is blank. The design suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic.

Trade card for the New England Clothing Co. located at 6 Shetucket Street, Norwich, Connecticut. The card features an image of kittens in a box and indicates that Max Samuel is the manager. The card is circa 1885.

Trade card advertising Joseph Fox's New Philadelphia Clothing House, located at 1 Keystone Block, Main Street, Honesdale, Pennsylvania. The card is undated, but circa 1885 based on stylistic elements.

Trade card advertising a sale at the New York Bazaar specializing in children's clothing. The front of the card features a black comical illustration. The back advertises a special sale. Date: January 5, 1884. Geographic location: New York.

Trade card advertising a sale of mittens at the New York Bazaar. The front of the card features a black comical image, while the back advertises the "SPECIAL SALE" at the New York Bazaar. The card is dated January 11, 1884. This item is part of the O collection, located in Ms. Coll. 1410, OOS, Binder 1, Page 9.

Trade card for the New York Clothing House, owned by Applebaum Bros., located at 229 High Street in Holyoke, Massachusetts. The card features an illustration of a frog and is circa 1885. This is one of a set of three cards.

Trade card advertising Newman & Freud, located at 1025 & 1027 Stockton Street, corner of Jackson Street, San Francisco, California. The card depicts a baby in a tub. The date is undated, but circa 1885 based on other similar materials. The card is part of the collection E, Arc.MS.56, Volume 7, Page 71.

Lithographed trade card advertising the One Price Clothing House located at 393 & 395 Main Street. The card features a depiction of a woman, possibly Miss Veazie. The reverse side contains a full advertisement. Circa 1885.

Trade card for Oscar Solomon's dry goods store located at 9 Church Street in New Brunswick, New Jersey. The card is undated, but is circa 1885.

Trade card advertising Peiser's, located at 409 Eighth Avenue, between 30th and 31st Streets in New York, New York. The card depicts two children tumbling off a stone wall. The back of the card contains a full advertisement. The card dates from circa 1885. Two versions of the trade card are present in the collection.

Trade card advertising Phelps, Dodge & Palmer Boots & Shoes, sold by B. H. Levy & Bro. in Streator, Illinois. Circa 1885.

Trade card for the Philadelphia Bargain Store located at 52 South Laurel Street, Bridgeton, New Jersey. The card is undated, but based on stylistic elements and the context of other similar materials, it is estimated to date from between 1870 and 1890. The card features an advertisement for the store and lists the proprietors, S. Wolfson and N. Kenin.

Trade card advertising Poheim's mercantile establishment in San Francisco, California. The card depicts a turkey standing on one foot and boasts of having the "Best Fitting Clothes in the State." The advertisement lists two addresses: 203 Mont'y Street and 724 Market Streets. The card dates from circa 1885.

Trade card advertising the Rochester Clothing House, owned by E. Weisenbeck, located at 203 Main Street in the McKechnie Block, Canandaigua, New York. The card features a comical illustration of a man with large ears. The card is circa 1885.

A circa 1890 trade card for Rosenbaum & Bro. in Mount Vernon, Indiana. The front features a cartoon illustrating the strength of their "Clinching Screwed" boots and shoes. The reverse displays testimonials and retail information.

Trade card advertising Rosenbaum & Co., located at 208 North Eighth Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card depicts a comical man singing and mentions "Fleischner's Old Stand." The card is dated circa 1885.

Trade card advertising A. Rosenberg's men's, boys', and children's clothing store located at 43 & 45 Fulton Street, near Fulton Ferry, in New York City. The card features an image of a sprig of flowers held in a hand. The card is estimated to be from circa 1885. This item is part of the Collection E, Arc.MS.56, Volume 25, Page 10.

Trade card depicting a child dressed as Jack from the story Jack and the Beanstalk. The card indicates the business location as the corner of Salina and Railroad Streets. The approximate date is circa 1885. The card is part of the Judaica Americana collection.

Trade card advertising Rosenbloom Brothers, shoe dealers in Providence, Rhode Island. The card notes that Rosenbloom Brothers are the successors to Eben J. Beane. Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising Rosenbloom Brothers, shoe dealers, successors to Eben J. Beane, in Providence, Rhode Island. Circa 1885. The card likely served as a promotional item for the business, showcasing their goods and services to potential customers.

Trade card advertising Rosenthal, J.W. & Co., located at 392 and 394 Main Street. The card depicts two naked cherubs in green trying on a suit. The reverse side features a full advertisement for Orris & Gaskill. Circa 1885.

Trade card for Rosenthal's, a business with locations in Portland, Oregon, and San Francisco, California. The card depicts two kittens with a butterfly net. Circa 1885.

Trade card for Roth & Co., purveyors of Splendide Paris Kid Gloves, located at 117 W. Fourth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. The card depicts a woman in fancy corseted attire wearing long blue gloves. The card dates to circa 1885.

Trade card advertising S. Benjamin, One-Price Clothier, located at 102 East Side Square, Clinton, Illinois. The card dates from 1881. The reverse of the card is blank.

Trade card advertising S. Cohen & Bro's Philadelphia Shoe Store, located at 163 Locust Street. The card depicts children looking over a wall. The card is undated, but based on genealogical research is circa 1885.

Trade card advertising S. Cohen & Bro's Philadelphia Shoe Store, located at 142 Locust St., Columbia, Pennsylvania. The card depicts roses on a towel. Circa 1885.

Embossed trade card advertising S. Cohen & Bro's Philadelphia Shoe Store, located at 163 Locust St., Philadelphia. The card depicts a child sitting under a large parasol. The card is circa 1885.

Trade card advertising the dry goods and house furnishings business of S. Dannenbaum in Vallejo, California. The card depicts a salesman handing a card to a customer. The reverse side contains an advertisement with a date of January 1, 1884, suggesting a clearance sale. Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising S. I. Freeman's clothing store located at 14, 16, and 18 Asylum Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The card depicts a well-dressed woman at a punch bowl. The card is printed in black sepia ink on white. The reverse contains a full advertisement. Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising the clothing store of S. I. Freeman, located at 14, 16, and 18 Asylum Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The card features an advertisement with a humorous anecdote about a mother dog and her puppies. Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising S. I. Freeman's clothing store located at 14, 16, and 18 Asylum Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The card depicts a man teaching a boy to skate. The card is circa 1885. The reverse contains a full advertisement.

Trade card advertising S. I. Freeman's One Price Clothing Bazar in Hartford, Connecticut. The card includes details about the store's location (first clothing store from Main St.) and its previous addresses (14, 16 & 18 Asylum Street). Circa 1885. The card is one of a set of four.

Trade card advertising S. I. Freeman's One Price Clothing Bazar in Hartford, Connecticut. The card features illustrations of lilies and orchids and indicates the store's location as being the first clothing store from Main Street. The reverse side contains a full advertisement about the store's relocation. The card is one of a set of three or four. Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising the clothing business of S. J. Goldstein in Bath, Maine. The card depicts a woman in Scottish costume. Circa 1885.

Trade card for S. Levy and Son, a silk merchant located at 159 Lexington Street, between Park and Howard Streets, in Baltimore, Maryland. The card boasts that they are the "Cheapest Silk House in Baltimore." The card features an illustration of a hand holding a mirror. Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising S. M. Hydeman's Clothing House, located at 136 South Pearl Street, corner of Madison Avenue, Albany, New York. The card is circa 1885. Hydeman's son later moved to York, Pennsylvania and was active in Jewish affairs.

Trade card advertising S. Marcus, a clothier located at Hirsh's old stand on Bridge Street in Liberty, Virginia. The card features a lithograph of two boys pulling a shirt and notes registration in January 1878. Circa 1885.

This trade card advertises S. S. Nathan & Co., popular clothiers in Sacramento, California. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a man holding a large bouquet of flowers. The image is likely intended to be humorous and eye-catching. Below the illustration, the card lists multiple addresses: N.E. Corner Third and K Streets; 301, 303, 305 K Street, Sacramento; New York Factory 78 Reade St; and Wholesale House, 39 & 31 Battery St., San Francisco. The back of the card features a detailed advertisement, though the specifics are not described in the provided information.

Trade card depicting a man at a table with a bell display. The card indicates a business location at 268 Chapel Street. The card is from circa 1885. This item is from the 'E' collection of Judaica Americana and located in Arc.MS.56, Volume 9, Page 59.

Trade card advertising the clothing, hats, and gentlemen's furnishings business of S. Weil, located at 521 Penn Street in Reading, Pennsylvania. The card features an illustration of a girl and is dated circa 1885. The card is one of two in the collection.

Trade card advertising S. Wolf & Co. in Rochester, New Hampshire. The card depicts children carrying a basket of goods. The reverse side features a full advertisement for "Rough and Tumble Suit." Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising Samuel Cohen of Burt's Fine Shoes, located at 7 & 9 N. Eighth Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card depicts children playing blind man's bluff. Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising Samuel Cohen's fine shoe store, located at 7 & 9 North Eighth Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card features an illustration of a boy and girl in Greek attire walking in a park. The card notes that there are "NO BRANCH STORES." The card is undated, but its style suggests it dates from circa 1885. The card is from the collection of Judaica Americana.

Trade card for Samuel Meyers, located at 175 Main Street. The card depicts a man holding a bird on a string. The reverse side features a full advertisement. Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising Samuel Sternberger & Co., purveyors of "Pearl Shirts," located at 232 & 234 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card features an illustration of children and a kitten. The verso contains a full advertisement. The card is circa 1885.

Trade card depicting a boot being measured by a cobbler, featuring ladies' dress shoes. The card includes a full back advertisement and a Burt National Card. Circa 1885. Found in Manuscript Collection 1410, OOS, Binder 1, Page 3.

Trade card depicting a child in a picture. The card advertises Segelbaum Bros. located at 257 & 259 Nicollet Avenue. The card is dated circa 1885.

Trade card depicting various scenes, including a corner of Eleventh and South Streets, Philadelphia. The card advertises L. J. Selliez as an "Original and One Price Hatter." The imagery includes well-dressed mother and children at the seashore, and another scene described as a "Mysterious Prophet." Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising the Shirt Emporium located at 249 North Eighth Street. The card is printed on blue stock. The date is circa 1870.

This trade card advertises the Shoneman Brothers' trimming store located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card depicts a delivery person carrying a basket down a city street, suggesting the business offered delivery services. The text on the front states, "WELL KNOWN CHEAP TRIMMING STORE, 116, 118, & 120 & 122 N. 8TH STREET." The back of the card contains a more complete advertisement, offering further details about their goods and services. The style of the illustration and typography suggest a date in the late 19th century, consistent with the 1881 date provided.

Trade card advertising Silverman Brothers, jewelers with locations in Providence, Rhode Island, and Chicago, Illinois. The card features the company name and addresses: 19 Calender Street, Providence, and 221 Illinois Street, Chicago. Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising Simon & Co., clothiers, located at 939 High Street in Providence, Rhode Island. The card depicts a hunter with dogs, and geese in the sky. Circa 1885.

A circa 1885 trade card depicting a comical bull dressed as a human in a china shop. The card advertises Simon & Oppenheimer, leading clothiers and hatters in Sunbury, Pennsylvania. The verso of the card is blank. The trade card is part of collection E, located in Arc.MS.56, Box 20, Folder 11.

Trade card advertising Solomon Levi's clothing store in Reading, Pennsylvania. The card depicts a boy playing ball with a dog and the text "READING'S CHEAPEST CLOTHIER". The card is circa 1885.

Trade card advertising Spielmann, Strack & Co., located at 109, 112, and 113 Market Street, corner of Washington Street, in New York City. The card depicts a well-dressed boy holding a paper, with the store visible in the background. The card is described as a 'full ad'. The approximate date is circa 1885. The card is part of Manuscript Collection 1410, located in the Out-of-Series (OOS) section, Binder 1, Page 4.

Trade card advertising the businesses of Stanek & Novotny and Guthmann, Carpenter & Telling in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The card depicts a girl sitting on steps knitting, with the text "Finishing Mama's Needle Work." The card is circa 1885.

A trade card advertising the Star Clothing House located at 130 Washington Street. The card features a comical illustration of a woman and the words “Color Red”. An advertisement for the Star Clothing House is present on the reverse side. The card is dated circa 1885 and comes from Volume 25, Page 4 of the collection.

Trade card advertising the Star Clothing House located at 130 Washington Street. The card includes the tagline "Husband comes home at night gets a kiss that's all right." The advertisement is circa 1885. This item is from Volume 25, Page 4 of archival collection Arc.MS.56.

Trade card advertising Steinfeld One Price Clothier and Merchant Tailor, located at 242 Superior Street in Cleveland, Ohio. The card features an image of two men with contrasting facial expressions, captioned 'Another County Heard From'. The reverse side explains that the expressions represent the differing reactions to election results, attributing the happier expression to purchasing clothing from Steinfeld's. Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising Steinfeld's men's and children's clothing store located at 15 Main Street Bridge. The card features an illustration of a Black man holding a white baby behind a gate. It claims that customers can "save 20 percent" by buying directly from the manufacturer. Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising Steinfeld's Merchant Tailoring Department, located at 78 & 80 (Old No. 15) Main Street Bridge, Rochester, New York. The card features an infant on the back of a stork and the phrase "FOLLOW THE CROWD AND BE EXPECTED TO BE PLEASED WITH THE; BARGINS." Circa 1885.

This trade card, likely dating from around 1885, advertises Straus' Bazaar. The card features a comical image, possibly related to the store's offerings. It was part of the same lot as item 12.739, which contained a complete address. The fragment includes the partial phrase "DO I STRIKE THE ATTITUDE."

Trade card advertising Von Frankenberg & Co.'s opera clothing house, located at Nos. 2 & 3 Wieting Street. The card depicts two young girls dressed for winter ice skating. The grand opening is announced for on or about March 15th (circa 1885).

Trade card for W.C. Loftus Co., outfitters and clothiers. The card advertises a ticket to Boston and return, requiring a minimum $10 purchase. The card is printed on yellow stock and indicates the company's location at Washington & Hanover Streets. Circa 1885.

Trade card for Weiler Bros.' Big Store, located in the Bimel Block, Portland, Indiana. The card features an image of the store's storefront. Circa 1885.

Trade card for Weinberg's Dry Goods Co., located at 158 Blackstone Street. The card is circa 1885 and has the name David Halpert written on the back. The address is in Boston, Massachusetts, based on the geolocation information.

Trade card advertising rings, diamonds, and gold sold at leading department stores. The card features advertisements for both William Loeb & Co. and Lerch & Rice Co. It is circa 1885 and was likely produced in Providence, Rhode Island.

Trade card for Wm. Jacobs & Co., clothiers, located at 1327 Main Street, Richmond, Virginia. The card also mentions M. Cohen. Circa 1885.

Two identical trade cards for I. H. Brounstein's Clothing House, located at 13 & 15 North Salina Street in Syracuse, New York. The cards feature a depiction of a girl in a Japanese dress. The backs of the cards are blank. Circa 1885.

Set of four trade cards for J. Blankenstein, located at 30 Vesey Street, corner of Church Street, and 630 Eighth Avenue near 41st Street in New York City. The cards depict a man and a woman in various scenes. Two of the cards show a moon at the "third quarter" and a couple relaxing, with an ocean and ship visible in the background. Another card shows a woman playing the piano. Circa 1885.

Collection of two trade cards. One card advertises Louis Leon's ready-made clothing store located at the corner of Superior Street and Public Square in Cleveland, Ohio, under the Forest City House. The card features a drawing of a boy in a clown suit. The second card depicts a courting couple. The cards are undated but associated with the period circa 1885, based on biographical information about Marcus Isaacs, a traveling salesman who married Minnie Leon, daughter of Louis Leon. Additional card from Weill, I.; Gillespie, Shields & Co. of Knoxville, Tennessee is included.

Two trade cards advertising Mrs. R. Cohen's and Cohen's businesses in Oakland, California. One card features a child and a toy boat, suggesting stationery and toys were sold. The other card shows an Art Deco design. The cards are undated, but based on stylistic elements, they are estimated to date from around 1885. One card lists an address of 404 9th Street, Oakland, California.

Two trade cards for Rosenbaum's Star Clothing House, located at 702 Penn Street, Reading, Pennsylvania. The cards are undated, but are circa 1885. One card features an image of a red bird and flowers; the other depicts flowers tied together with a blue ribbon. The cards are part of the Judaica Americana collection.

Two trade cards advertising S. I. Freeman's clothing store, located at 14, 16, & 18 Asylum Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The cards depict children playing in the sea; the reverse displays a full advertisement for the store. Circa 1885.

A set of two trade cards, circa 1885, depicting a Robin and a woman, both in the shape of a bellows. The cards are associated with the "Troy Bazaar." The cards are part of the Ms. Coll. 1410 collection, housed in Box 2, Folder 58, OOS.

A trade token issued by H.S. Isom, a dealer in staple and fancy goods. The obverse depicts a liberty head; the reverse reads "DEALER IN STAPLE & FANCY GOODS". The token is identified as MI 525B .1a R.5. The token's approximate date is January 1, 1863. This item is part of Ms. Coll. 1410, OOS Box 4, Pouch 1.

Trade token from Schatz's Red & White Store. The token features the store's name and indicates a value of "5 cents in trade". The date is uncertain, but the style suggests it may be from the early 20th century.

Trade token issued by the Union Store of A. Wise, located at 185 6th Avenue, New York City. The front of the token features the inscription: "COMPETITION DEFIED WITHOUT EXCEPTION" in relation to their dry goods. The back of the token states: "ONE DOLLAR PAID FOR 99 OF THESE TOKENS." The date is inferred to be circa 1855 based on the provided metadata.

Pre-Civil War trade token issued by the Union Store of A. Wise, located at 185 6th Avenue, New York City. The front of the token reads, "COMPETITION DEFIED WITHOUT EXCEPTION" in a decorative border and indicates that the token is for "FANCY AND STAPLE DRY GOODS". The back of the token reads, "ONE DOLLAR PAID FOR 99 OF THESE TOKENS" with the store's address. Circa 1855.

Collection of two envelopes. One envelope shows advertising for Auerbach & Bros., located at 144, 146 & 148 Main St., Salt Lake City, Utah, dated April 7, 1887. The second envelope is from F. Auerbach & Bro., Salt Lake City, Utah, with an undated postmark. One envelope includes a return address. The envelopes are addressed to Thos. Yates in Scipio, Utah.

Two undated trade cards advertising the Bon Ton Clothing Store, owned by A. Cohen, located at 289 Main Street, Johnstown, Pennsylvania. One card features a cherub and child, depicted in green and red. The reverse of both cards displays a full advertisement for the store. Circa 1885.

United States Internal Revenue receipt for Special Tax, issued May 17, 1870, to Benjamin Lowenstein for the retail sale of liquor and dealing in tobacco in Mora, New Mexico. The license indicates that Lowenstein was a Jewish merchant operating a trading post in Mora.