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Gimbel Brothers Metal Tokens: Charge Cards, ca. 1925Collection of rectangular metal tokens used as charge cards by Gimbel Brothers, circa 1925. Each token bears a unique holder number, exemplified by the number 168641 found on one of the tokens. The tokens represent a tangible piece of Gimbel Brothers' early 20th-century retail operations.
Metal Tokens from Lit Brothers: Charge Cards, ca. 1930Collection of oval-shaped metal tokens used as charge cards by Lit Brothers. Each token displays a unique account number, with at least one example bearing the number #233317. These tokens date from circa 1930.
Simons Brothers Trade Card: 618 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, circa 1885Trade card for Simons Brothers, located at 618 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. Established in 1840. The card features a design including a prince-like boy, two cherubs holding a ring, a coat of arms, and a clock with the numbers 12 and 20. The reverse side includes a calendar for 1890. Circa 1885.
Snellenberg & Co. Store Locations: Philadelphia, ca. 1900A brief note indicating the locations of Snellenberg & Co. stores in Philadelphia, circa 1900. The listed locations are Fifth, South, and Passyunk Avenues, Market and 12th Street. The note also mentions that G.P.M.C. holds 30% interest and specifies a lavender color.
Trade card depicting a hand holding flowers. The address 407 & 409 Northampton Street, above 4th, is listed. The card is circa 1885. The card is associated with Rosenbaum, and the subject matter suggests a business potentially related to flowers, gifts, or a similar trade.
Trade Card: Selliez's One Price Hatter, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaTrade card advertising Louis J. Selliez's hat shop, successor to William Hopson. Located on the corner of 11th and South Streets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card depicts two boys in a circus setting. The back features a full advertisement with prices. The card is dated circa 1879.
Trade Card: Selliez's One Price Hatter, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaTrade card advertising Louis J. Selliez's hat shop, successor to Wm. Hopson. Located on the corner of 11th and South Streets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card depicts two boys in a circus setting. The back features a full advertisement with prices. Published circa 1879.
Trade Card: Shoneman Bros., 116, 118, & 120 N. Eighth Street, Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaTrade card advertising Shoneman Bros., located at 116, 118, & 120 North Eighth Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card depicts a full advertisement with a white carnation. Circa 1885.
Trade card for Wm. Lonnerstadter, advertising dress trimmings, hosiery, notions, and fancy goods. The card includes the address 103 N. 8th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The verso contains a full advertisement. Information on the reverse of the card includes the death and burial details for William Lonnerstadter: d. 03/24/1894, bur. 3/27/1894, Section: 4, Block: 584, Lot: 5, Mt. Sinai Cemetery. The card dates from approximately 1880.