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'.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A half-gallon whiskey jug produced by R. H. Macy & Co. in New York, New York. The exact date of manufacture is unknown, but it is estimated to be circa 1910 based on stylistic elements and the company's history. The jug features the R.H. Macy & Co. logo and details about the whiskey's contents.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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 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 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 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.

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

An advertising mirror featuring a color image of Kaufmann's department store in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The mirror notes that Gimbels purchased the building in 1926. Kaufmann's was established in Pittsburgh in 1871 by brothers Jacob and Isaac Kaufmann as a men's store. In 1877, they relocated downtown, and the store became known as "The Big Store." Edgar J. Kaufmann owned the store during the first half of the 20th century. Kaufmann & Baer was founded by cousins of the original Kaufmann's founders. The mirror likely dates from before 1926.

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 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.

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.

A photograph depicting Colton's and Crocker's mansions in San Francisco, California. The reverse side shows a detailed advertisement for Max Shirpser Jewelry Co., located at 732-734 Market Street, between Kearny and Grant Streets, along with information about awards received at the Mechanics' Institute Fair on January 1, 1893.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Invoice from Morris Bros., wholesale and retail dealers in Havana and Domestic Cigars, Tobacco, Crockery, Glass Ware, Fruits, Confectionery, Playing Cards, Cutlery, Ammunition, Fire Arms, Baby Carriages, Bird Cages, Toys, etc., located on Main Street, Helena, Montana. Dated January 1, 1880. The bill lists items purchased, likely cigars, with quantities and prices, and includes a handwritten total. The billhead has a printed header, simple, ornate lettering, and clear details of the business address and transaction. The billhead includes details of the products sold.

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.

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

Billhead - Dated January 4, 1874. The bill is for an extensive list of purchases from J. Feldberg, Dealers in Clothing, Gents Furnishing Goods, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, etc. The billhead is printed with a decorative border around the business's name and description. The business was located in Helena, Montana on Main Street, opposite the First National Bank. The billhead is a well-preserved example of a late 19th century retail invoice.

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 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 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 MANN, WALDMAN & CO., wholesale and retail dealers in foreign and domestic dry goods, cloths, silks, shawls, embroideries, hosiery, etc. The business also manufactures cloaks and mantillas. Located at 44, 46 & 48 South Pearl Street, Albany. Dated October 3, 1863. The bill lists 1 Rem Silk for $98.00. The billhead features an ornamental border, decorative script, and a 'PEDLERS COUNTRY MERCHANTS SUPPLIED AT NY PRICES' stamp. The bill also has a small tax stamp.

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 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.

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.

Invoice from S. Wolsheimer & Bro., a retailer of goods for men's wear, located at 272 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland, for C. I. Baylis, residing in Lloyds, Virginia. Dated November 3, 1870. The invoice contains an itemized list of goods purchased, likely clothing, with corresponding quantities and prices. The handwritten invoice lists a variety of items, including suits, coats, pants, and other goods. The billhead features ornate, stylized lettering typical of the period, and includes the business name and address.

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 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 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 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 Gross & Strauss, importers and retailers of laces, lace goods, embroideries, hosiery, kid gloves, dress trimmings, corsets, and thread store goods. The business is located at No. 46 Winter Street, Boston, with a retail department at the same location. Dated December 4, 1884, the bill lists the purchase of an item(s) by H. J. Kruppin. A printed image depicts a multi-story brick building with the store's name displayed prominently and a street level storefront. The billhead also features an ornamental border around the header section, and includes the words 'Paid', 'Terms, Net Cash' and 'Bought of Gross & Strauss' printed directly on the billhead.

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.

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.

Invoice from Louis Stix & Co., dealers in dry goods, notions, cloaks, manttillas, and women's goods, located at West Third, Race & Union Streets, Cincinnati, Ohio. Dated May 7, 1867. The invoice lists the purchase of numerous items likely related to dry goods, notions, or clothing. It also includes detailed calculations of the transaction, a printed revenue stamp, and a handwritten signature of “Paid Louis Stix & Co.” The billhead includes a lithographic image of a building with ornate Victorian-style lettering.

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 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 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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 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 for J. Waxelbaum & Co., wholesalers and retailers of dry goods, clothing, boots, shoes, and carpets, located in Americus, Georgia. Dated March 2, 1885. The bill includes a handwritten note, possibly referring to a transaction with the Eagle and Phoenix Manufacturing Co. in Columbus, Georgia. The billhead includes an ornate Victorian-style lettering. The company has a New York City office at 309 & 311 Canal Street.

Billhead for M. Karsky,

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.

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 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 J. Feldberg, a dealer in clothing, gents’ furnishing goods, boots and shoes, hats and caps. Located at Main Street, opposite First National Bank, Helena, Montana. Dated September 29, 1873. The bill displays a handwritten inscription indicating the purchase of 1 hat and a quantity of “boys pants,” presumably for $3.50. The billhead has a simple, functional format. It includes a printed header with the business name and address, and a basic itemized transaction section. A line across the bottom separates the header from the transaction details.

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.

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.

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.

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

Billhead from Abraham and Straus, a retail department store, located in New York, New York. Dated November 30, 1898. The billhead lists purchases of sundries and groceries by Ms. H. White, located at 70 7th Avenue. The billhead includes an image of the store's exterior and details of the transaction. The transaction includes items such as a brush, whisk, bucket, paint, and various other sundries and groceries, with their corresponding prices. The billhead also includes the signature of the buyer, Ms. H. White, and a stamp indicating the transaction was paid on December 28, 1898.

Bill from A. J. Delashmutt, dealer in boots, shoes, hats, caps, trunks, carpet bags, ladies' furs, etc., located at No. 8 North Market Street, Frederick, Maryland. Dated Jnauary 28, 1876. This is a receipt for payment, marked

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 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 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.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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 addressed to L. J. Rosenwald at Sears, Roebuck and Co., located at 4640 Roosevelt Blvd. The date of the envelope is unknown; however, the internal data suggests it is likely from the early 20th century. The envelope is part of the Ms. Coll. 1410 collection.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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].

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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."

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.

A postcard depicting an illustration of the May Company store. The postcard is dated January 1, 1908, and found in Ms. Coll. 1410, M, Box 6, Folder 119. The image is on the back of the postcard.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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 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.

Black and white posed portrait photograph of Solomon and Rachel Wiener with their sons Charles, Abe, and Robert. The photograph depicts the founders of Weiner's Department Store in South Whitley, Indiana. The image is one of four in a group. Date is undetermined, but estimated to be around 1890.

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.

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.

This trade card advertises E. Sherman & Co., a dry goods and notions store located at Hill Street at Salmon, Booth & Co.'s Old Stand in Griffin, Georgia. The card is white with black text and features a simple design. The front of the card features the name of the business, its address, and the phrase 'Dry Goods and Notions.' The back of the card is blank. The image shows a large building with the store name visible in the window, and the store location above it. The building appears to have a front entrance with a pair of doors, which could be either double or single.

This trade card advertises S. & H. Levy, dealers in foreign and domestic dry and fancy goods, gents' furnishing goods, hosiery, etc. The business was located at 113 J Street, between 4th and 5th Street in Sacramento, California. The card has a plain white background, and the text is printed in black ink. The card is likely from the late 1860s or early 1870s.

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 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 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 the grand opening of Kohn, Adler & Co., a clothing retailer located at 722 and 724 Market Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card is printed in black and white. The front of the card features an announcement of the store's opening on Tuesday, March 8th, while the back is blank.

This trade card advertises the Leader Department Store, a cooperative department store, with locations in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and New York City. The front of the card features a colorful lithograph depicting a bustling city street with streetcars, an early automobile, and horse-drawn carriages. The back of the card is blank. The card's address in Pittsburgh includes Fourth Avenue, Market Street, and Third Avenue. The New York City address lists 458 Broadway.

This trade card advertises S. Milberg, a dealer in new and secondhand goods at 189 Fourth Street in Troy, New York. The card features a text-only design with the business name, address, and services offered clearly printed on the front. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises S. Steinfeld & Co., located at 72, 74, 76 Walker Street in New York City. The card states that the company was a 'jobber of fancy goods, hosiery, laces, embroideries, etc.' It is printed on white cardstock. The business name is centered, the address is below. The back 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 Harry Levy's London Cigar Store, located at 214 E. State Street, Trenton, New Jersey. The card features a simple layout with the store's name and address printed in bold lettering at the top. The text is framed by a decorative border. The front of the card is the only side of the card with text, and the back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises S. Cohen & Co., a dress goods store located at 9 Winter Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The card features an image of a rectangular fan, a common accessory during the 19th century. The description of the business is printed on the front of the card. The back is blank.

This trade card advertises the dry goods business of Mrs. S. Hartz, located at 1119 W. Baltimore Street in Baltimore, Maryland. The front of the card features a simple black and white design, featuring decorative floral patterns and a ribbon across the top. The text at the bottom reads, '1119 W. Baltimore Street.' The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises C. H. Harsch's, a cigar and tobacco shop located at 2128 Carson Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The front of the card depicts a large image of a man smoking a cigar in front of a bar, with a sign that reads 'C. H. Harsch, Cigars & Tobacco.' The illustration is drawn in a cartoonish style, with a bright, colorful palette. The back of the card has several punch-out coupons that can be redeemed for purchases, suggesting that the card was used as a promotional tool for the business. The card is likely from the late 19th century. The card is printed on heavy card stock.

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 Hugo Rosenstein, an artist's materials supplier located at 424 Sixth Avenue between 25th and 26th streets in New York City. The front of the card features a white background, with the business name and address printed in black. The back of the card is blank.

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 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 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 J. Solomon & Co., importers and dealers in watches, diamonds, and jewelry, located at 1189 Broadway (3 doors above 28th Street) in New York City. The front of the card features a simple black and white design with the company name and address printed in bold, black lettering. The back of the card is blank.

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.

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 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 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.

This trade card advertises S. Steinberg, a secondhand dealer located at 2500 N. Second Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features the business name and address. The back of the card provides a list of fire alarms in the city. The front of the card features a decorative border. The back of the card features a decorative border.

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.

This trade card advertises the business of M. Kurchhoff & Sons, located at 158 Peach Street in Buffalo, New York. The front of the card is blank. There is a small, handwritten label on the bottom-right corner. It is unclear what the label says.

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.

This trade card advertises Alois Kohn & Co., jewelers located at 16 Maiden Lane, near Broadway, New York. The card is printed in black ink with a simple design, showcasing their business name and address. The business was established in 1850 and had a telephone number, 1402 Cortlandt. This card features the address and business information on the front, with a blank verso.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

This trade card advertises the services of J. Mandelbaum, a ladies' furnishing retailer located at 20 South Pearl Street in Albany, New York. The card features two stylishly dressed women, both wearing black dresses and hats. One woman is holding a fan, indicating the type of merchandise sold. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Rosenthal's, a clothing store in San Francisco, California. The card lists two addresses: 107, 109, and 111 Kearny Street in San Francisco and 147 First Street in Portland, Oregon. The front of the card features a colorful illustration of a yellow shoe with a pink rose and blue flies. There is also a yellow bow tied around the shoe's ankle. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the jewelry business of A. Feldenheimer in Portland, Oregon. The front of the card depicts a woman having a gold necklace placed on her by Cupid. The background includes a red curtain. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business, including a pocket watch advertisement.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This trade card advertises Sternberger's, a furniture dealer located at 1218 Market Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features an image of a carnation with the business name printed across the top. The back of the card has an advertisement for bedding.

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 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.

This trade card advertises Mandelbaum, a shoe store located at 20 South Pearl Street. The front of the card features a woman sitting in a chair trying on a shoe. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.

This trade card advertises B. H. Pelzer's general store located at 542 & 544 Palisade Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey. Two young children, possibly siblings, hold a sign advertising the store. The card is printed in black and white with a dark blue trim. The back of the card is blank.

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.

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 for S. Wertheimer, a dry goods merchant, features a child holding a balance scale. The card includes the address 701 & 703 North 2nd Street. The back of the card is blank. There is a second trade card with the same information, but it has a slightly different design.

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. 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 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The card features a comical illustration and is circa 1885. It is one of a set of three.

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.

This trade card advertises S. Rosenbloom & Sons, a furniture store in Troy, New York. The front of the card features an image of birds perched on branches. The card is printed in black ink on white cardstock. 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.

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.

This trade card advertises the New York Boot and Shoe Store, owned by A. Cohen, at 164 and 166 Main Street, Pawtucket, Rhode Island. The front of the card depicts a bird's nest resting inside a shoe, symbolizing the comfort and quality of the footwear offered. The image is set against a backdrop of decorative, floral patterns. The back of the card, which is not visible in this image, likely provides more details about the store's offerings.

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.

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.

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 Rosenbaum & Co., a clothing and dry goods store located at 112 & 116 Market Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The front of the card depicts an imp or mischievous child fighting with a large bug. The imp appears to be swinging a stick or a club at the bug. The colors are muted, and the drawing is in a simple, almost cartoonish style. The card has a red border. The reverse of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises A. Adelmann, a tobacco dealer located at 625 Eighth Avenue, New York. The front of the card depicts children attending school, with desks and a blackboard. The illustration is in a lively, detailed style. The back of the card contains the full advertisement for Adelmann's business.

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 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 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.

This trade card advertises Max Stadler & Co., a clothing store located at 565-567 Broadway and 619-621 Eighth Avenue, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of a woman standing in a wooded area. Her clothing is hard to make out because of the darkness of the image, but she has a white collar and appears to be holding a bag. The text on the card indicates that the company is holding a January sale at cost. The back of the card has a detailed advertisement for the store.

This trade card advertises A. Frankfield & Co., jewelers, located at 209 Sixth Avenue, corner of 14th Street, New York City. The front of the card features an illustration of children climbing a ladder, symbolizing their ascent to success. The back of the card is blank. The card is in excellent condition, with vibrant colors and clear printing.

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 Fleischner's Bazar, a business located at 1026 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features an illustration of a vase of flowers in front of a decorative backdrop. The card's text also notes that the business offered steel engravings, gold frames, and colored pictures. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card for N. Snellenburg & Co., located at Fifth, South & Passyunk Avenue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, features a charming illustration of a child getting a shave with a razor. The card is printed in black and white and is rectangular in shape. The front of the card features the company name and address, along with the illustration. The back of the card is blank.

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.

Trade card in the shape of an oak leaf. The card advertises Marble Hall Clothier, located at #336 & #338 River Street and 13, 15, 17 4th Street in Troy, New York. Circa 1885.

This trade card advertises Rosenblatt's New York Store, located at 57 Main Street in Medina, New York. The front of the card features a floral design with the name of the store and its address prominently displayed. The card is vertically oriented. The back of the card is blank.

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."

This trade card advertises H. Muhr's Sons jewelers at 633 & 635 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card features a young girl holding a jewel, captioned 'Emeraude.' The image is in a black and white style.

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.

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 advertises Meyer, Arnold & Co., located at 123 Fourth Ave., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The front of the card depicts a humorous scene of two dogs, one wearing a collar, eating a top hat. The text indicates the business is located one door below Smithfield Street, opposite the Dollar Savings Bank. The back of the card is blank.

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."

This trade card advertises Shoneman Brothers, a well-known cheap trimming store located at 116, 118, 120, and 122 North 8th Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young child selling chapbooks on the street. The card is bordered in red with decorative filigree. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.

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.

This trade card for S. Silverthau & Son, jewelers, features a man playing a set of bells. The card has an ornate border design and showcases the business's address: 268 Chapel Street, New Haven, Connecticut. The back of the card is blank.

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.

This trade card advertises A. V. Polack's Jewelry Store, located at 27 West Washington Street in Hagerstown, Maryland. The front of the card features a decorative sprig of flowers, while the back includes a full advertisement for the store.

This trade card advertises I. Stein, a dry goods merchant located at 346 Woodland Avenue in Cleveland, Ohio. The card features a stylized pallet shape with a bird perched on top. The card's design is simple, with a single color used for the image. The back of the card is blank.

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 advertises the dry goods and dress accessories store of Mrs. F. W. Rice in Oxford, New York. The card features a stylized rose. The back of the card is blank.

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 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.

This trade card advertises Stern Brothers, a department store in New York, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of a woman dressed in traditional Turkish clothing. She is holding a long, thin pipe. The back of the card includes a full-page picture of a woman wearing a dress and holding a fan. The address of the store, 32, 34, 36 West 23rd Street, is printed on the card.

This trade card advertises Stern Brothers, a dry goods and clothing store located at 32, 34, and 36 West 23rd Street in New York City. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a girl dressed in an Austrian costume, highlighting the store's varied fashion offerings. The back of the card showcases a boy in a suit, further emphasizing the store's attire for both men and women.

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 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.

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.

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 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.

This trade card advertises Rosenthal Brothers, a variety store located at 307 Main Street, Poughkeepsie, New York. The front of the card depicts a playful scene of children on a sled knocking a woman over. The back of the card is blank, with no writing or other illustrations visible.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

A circa 1885 trade card depicting a comical scene of a woman beating a giraffe with an umbrella. The card indicates a business location at 22 South Salina Street, Syracuse, New York. The card is part of the collection E.

This trade card advertises Max Stadler & Co., a clothing store located in New York City. The front of the card features a depiction of a young man and woman walking down a street. The text below them indicates two store locations: 565.567 Broadway corner Prince and 619.621 8th Ave. corner 40th. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for a January sale.

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.

This trade card advertises Edwin C. Burt's Fine Shoes, sold by Samuel Cohn & Bro. at 281 Grand Street in New York City. The front of the card features a portrait of Lily Langtry, a famous English actress. The back of the card advertises a sale of 2,000 pairs of slightly soiled and misshapen shoes at half price.

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.

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 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 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.

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 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.

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, 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.

This trade card, issued by M.C. Farber, a jeweler in Louisiana, Missouri, advertises Boss Pat Gold Watch Cases. The front of the card features an image of a landscape with water and angled trees. The back of the card contains an advertisement for Boss Pat Gold Watch Cases.

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.

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.

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.

This trade card advertises R.N. Hershfield, a jeweler located at 421 Delaware Street in Leavenworth, Kansas. The front of the card features a cat wearing a bonnet. The card's layout is simple, with the business name, address, and a small illustration. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Shoneman Brothers, a millinery and fancy goods store located at 116, 118, and 120 North Eighth Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card depicts a sailing ship approaching a city skyline. The city's buildings are detailed, creating a realistic portrayal of an urban scene. The ship, with its billowing sails, appears to be navigating a harbor. The scene evokes a sense of progress and industry, suggesting that Shoneman Brothers is at the heart of a thriving commercial center. [The business is believed to have been active around 1885.]

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.

The front of this trade card features a colorful floral design with red roses. The text on the front indicates the business is located at 25 North Eighth Street. The back of the card includes a full advertisement that lists the products sold by Charles Kaufman's, including laces of all descriptions, gloves, and buttons.

This trade card advertises Leiter Bros., a jewelry store located at 52 South Salina Street in Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features a black and white illustration of an owl perched on top of a clock, with a crescent moon in the background. The illustration is surrounded by a decorative border. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Heilman's, a clothing store located at 604 Penn Street in Reading, Pennsylvania. The card features a stylish illustration of a young woman in a green dress with a white lace collar and a green hat. Her brown tie and mittens add a touch of elegance to her ensemble. The text on the card mentions a 'new store' and indicates that it is located next to Dive, Pomeroy, and Stewart, suggesting nearby businesses. The back of the card is not visible in the image.

This trade card advertises Ehrichs', a department store located at Eighth Avenue and 24th Street in New York City. The card is sunflower-shaped and features a colorful design. The back of the card announces a grand opening.

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.

This trade card advertises Freeman's One Price Clothing Bazaar, located at 14, 16, and 18 Asylum Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card features a stylish illustration of a woman in a red dress, a lilac sash, and long hair. The illustration has an Art Deco style. The back of the card contains more detailed information about the business and a notice regarding new merchandise.

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 S. Silverthau & Son, jewelers located at 200 Chapel Street in New Haven, Connecticut. The front of the card features a large, stylized rose, with a red, angel-like figure holding an arrow positioned above it. The text 'English's Building' appears below the rose. The back of the card shows the lettering from the front of the card.

This trade card advertises S. Silverthau & Son, a jewelry store located at 268 Chapel Street, New Haven, Connecticut. The front of the card features a branch with a bud rose. The card's layout is very simple, and only includes the name and address of the business. 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. N. Kersburg, a dry goods and carpet store located at 54 Main Street in Medina, New York. The front of the card features a stylized horseshoe design adorned with red and blue flowers. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Freeman's One Price Clothing Bazaar, located at 14, 16, and 18 Asylum Street, Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card depicts two children playing in the sand, building a mound. A ship is visible in the background. The back of the card contains more detailed information about the business.

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.

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 Oscar Strasburger & Co., a general store located at 445 Broadway, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of seashells, leaves, and flowers. The back of the card is blank. The card has a red border and is part of a set of five cards.

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 Hirshberg & Samuels, a shoe store located at 72 Bank Street in Waterbury, Connecticut. The front of the card features a colorful graphic illustration of two children playing with a chicken and chicks. The card has a blue background and a white border. The back of the card provides additional information about the business, including the store's address, hours of operation, and its location opposite the post office.

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.

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.

This trade card advertises Nathan's Fine Shoes, a shoe store located at 229 Sixth Avenue (corner of 15th Street) in New York. The front of the card features a color illustration of a young girl in a white dress and stockings holding a cat by a ribbon. She stands outside in a garden setting, holding a parasol. The card includes a copyright notice by Graf Bros. in Philadelphia.

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.

This is a trade card for Ehrichs'. It is shaped like a sunflower and features black and yellow colors. The back of the card announces a grand opening taking place on that day. This is one of two cards.

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

This trade card for Ehrichs' is shaped like a sunflower with black and yellow colors. The front of the card features the business name. The back of the card announces the Grand Opening of the store.

This trade card advertises Freeman's One Price Clothing Bazaar, located at 14, 16, & 18 Asylum Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card features a boy standing by a sailboat with a red cap. The background includes a stylized representation of a cityscape. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.

This trade card advertises Dreyfus, a clothing retailer located at 179 The Strand, Rondout, New York. The card features a sepia-toned circle depicting a baby in a red outfit. The front of the card is printed in black and white. The back of the card is blank.

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 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.

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.

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.

This trade card, likely advertising a wholesale or retail dry goods business, features a large die-cut of a kettle in the shape of a ship. The card is primarily white with a red border. There is text on the front, but it is not visible in the image. 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.

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.

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 trade card advertises A. Shuman & Co., a clothing retailer located at Washington Corner Summer Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The front of the card features a stylized illustration of a building with two cautionary flags. The flags are red with a white circle and appear to be weather flags. The back of the card contains an advertisement for the store's offerings of gentlemen's and boys' clothing.

This trade card advertises N. Snellenburg & Co., a clothing store located at 318 South Street, Philadelphia. The card features a boy hunter with a turkey behind him and a rabbit at his feet. The card has a red border with gold lettering and a gold background with black lettering. The back of the card is blank.

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 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.

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.

This trade card advertises R.H. Macy & Co., located in New York City. The card features a charming illustration of three children dressed in elegant attire and riding in a gondola. The gondola is decorated with a white, red, and pink color scheme. A gold spiral awning adorns the boat, and a golden palace is visible in the background. The design of the card is whimsical and captivating. 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 M. Kaufman's, a dry goods store located at 25 North Eighth Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young girl gathering water from a well. She is wearing a blue and white dress, holding a pitcher in one hand, and a bucket in the other. There are trees and shrubs in the background. The back of the card is fully printed with advertisements.

This trade card advertises J. Saks, a jeweler located in Corning, New York. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young girl in a red dress sitting beneath a white umbrella in a snowy landscape. The girl is holding a small red object. The scene evokes a sense of winter charm and innocence. The back of the card is blank. The card is bordered by an ornate red, black, and yellow decorative frame. The card has a red, black, and yellow design around the border. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card, featuring a pink rose, advertises the jewelry business of J. Saks in Corning, New York. The rose is centered on a field of white with a thin black border. It's possible the card is advertising Saks's line of jewelry or a particular piece of jewelry. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card for A. L. Isaac's, a grocery store located at the corner of 28th Street and 8th Avenue in New York City, features a prominent red rose design. The image likely represents the store's name and the quality of its products. The card is likely from around 1885 and is printed in English. 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.

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.

This trade card advertises Blumenthal's, a furnishings store located at 631 Eighth Avenue between 40th and 41st Streets in New York City. The front of the card features an illustration of a couple dressed in colonial attire standing outside a building. The building is a two-story structure with a white facade and a dark roof. The back of the card features an advertisement for Blumenthal's wide selection of household goods, including refrigerators, tables, pocket cutlery, china, and glassware.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 depicting a child in a picture. The card advertises Segelbaum Bros. located at 257 & 259 Nicollet Avenue. The card is dated circa 1885.

This trade card advertises Florsheim Bros., shoe merchants in Chicago, Illinois. [Florsheim Bros. are known for their high-quality leather shoes.] The front of the card displays an image of a woman with a brown hat adorned with a colorful band and a large white flower. She is likely wearing a dress. The back of the card provides a full advertisement listing locations where Florsheim Bros. shoes can be purchased.

This trade card advertises Samuel Cohen, a ladies' and children's clothing merchant located at 9 North Eighth Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a simple illustration of a girl's head in the center. Her dress has a pointed collar. The back of the card is blank.

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.

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, printed in the late 19th century, advertises Joseph Scherer, a furniture dealer and dry goods merchant, who operated in Baltimore, Maryland. The front of the card features a girl dressed in a pink dress with her hand around a dog's head. The back of the card provides additional business information. The store's multiple addresses are listed as 149 & 151 South Broadway, as well as 85 South Broadway.

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 the business of M. Kleiner, located at 42 East Grand Street. The front of the card features a drawing of a young girl sitting at a table, sipping tea. She has a hat on her head. The card features the text 'HATS, CAPS, OIL CLOTH ETC.' above 'FANCY DRY GOODS'. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Blankenstein's, a tobacco merchant with locations at 630 Eighth Avenue and the corner of Vesey Street and Church Street in New York City. The front of the card features a group of children looking up at a man holding a sign, which is too faded to be deciphered. The back of the card is blank. The card has a blue border. The card appears to be from the early 1900s, but the exact date is unknown.

This trade card advertises S. Silverthau & Son, a jewelry store located at 268 Chapel Street in New Haven, Connecticut. The front of the card features an amusing illustration of a young boy trying on a pair of pants that are far too big for him. The boy is holding onto the waistband of the pants with both hands, and his legs are awkwardly sticking out from the bottoms of the pant legs. The boy is dressed in a striped shirt and has a mischievous look on his face. The back of the card is blank.

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 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 Cohen & Gately's, a dry goods merchant located at 919 Main Street in Kansas City, Kansas. The front of the card features a charming illustration of two children, a boy and a girl, playing with puppies. The illustration is done in a blue sepia tone with some pink sepia accents, particularly in the girl's tall hat. The background features a gray color scheme. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for the business.

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.

This trade card advertises Leiter Bros., a jewelry store located at 52 South Salina Street, Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of an owl perched on a post. The back of the card is blank.

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.

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.]

Trade card depicting a baby in a high chair with a doll, surrounded by diamonds, watches, and fine jewelry. The card advertises Jos. Wienburg & Sons, located at 32 Genesee Street. The image suggests the business sold jewelry and possibly other goods. Circa 1885.

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 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 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 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 dry goods store located at 1022 Market Street, San Francisco. The card features a unique illustration of a boy holding a paintbrush in front of a large bird perched on a red pillow. The front of the card is designed with a red and black border, while the back features a full advertisement for summer fashions.

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 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.

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 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.

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 trade card advertises Wiedmann Candy Manufactory, a candy and nut dealer in Sacramento, California. The card features an illustration of a red rose and a blue pot with a candy cane. The front of the card provides the address of the store: 419 K Street, 418 J Street. The back of the card is blank.

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.

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..

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.

This trade card, advertising S.M. Barr, is located at 149 Third Street in Portland, Oregon. The front of the card features a delicate floral motif with a bird and a butterfly perched on a yellow pansy. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Mathis & Feldmann, a dry-goods store located at 1600 & 1602 Carondelet Ave., corner of Carroll St., in St. Louis, Missouri. The front of the card features a woman standing in a red room. She is holding a white cloth in her hand, likely representing a piece of fabric for sale. The background features a more detailed image of the interior of the store, with clothing displays, furniture, and a window. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.

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.

This trade card advertises Jos. Emanuel & Co., a dry goods store located at 1204 Broadway, St. Louis, Missouri. The front of the card features a drawing of a boy wearing a large straw hat, seated on the ground. He appears to be wearing a long white shirt. The image is partially obscured by text on the front of the card. The card may be one of a set, but only the first card is present in this 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.

This trade card advertises Jos. Emanuel, a dry goods merchant located at 1204 South Broadway, St. Louis, Missouri. The card features a beautiful yellow rose with a robin perched on its stem. A farm is depicted in the background, highlighting the rural setting. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises R. H. Macy & Co. in New York. The front of the card features a detailed illustration of a baby in a crib. The baby is wearing a large blanket and is looking down at a doll laying on the crib bar. The card features a red border and a text box underneath the image.

This trade card advertises Freeman's One Price Clothing Bazaar, located at 14, 16, & 18 Asylum Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card features a charming illustration of two boys sharing an umbrella while sitting on a tree stump. The scene is set in front of a large building that could be a store. The text on the card indicates that the business is the first clothing store from Main Street. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.

This trade card advertises R. Frauenthal, a dry goods merchant located at 29 S. Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a large portrait of a young woman wearing a white feathered hat. She is depicted in a formal, elegant manner, likely intended to convey the quality and refinement of Frauenthal's merchandise. The portrait is surrounded by a decorative border and includes a small illustration of a man in a suit and holding a cane, possibly indicating the availability of clothing and accessories for men. The back of the card is not visible in the scan.

Trade card depicting a mother and daughter dressed in blue and pink sitting on a bench. The card features the address 1003 Broadway and is circa 1885. The card is part of a larger collection of trade cards and other materials. This specific item is located in Arc.MS.56, Volume 37, Page 14.

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.

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.

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.

This trade card, one of two in the record, advertises the clothing store Kohn & Lippitt, located at the corner of Second and Morrison in Portland, Oregon. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young child wearing a blue dress, a red sash, and oversized gloves. The child also wears a top hat and carries a toy or bag. The back of the card provides further information about the store.

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.

This trade card advertises L. S. Plaut & Co., a store located at 715 & 719 Broad Street, Newark, New Jersey. The front of the card features a black woman holding a baby while standing next to a fence. The woman is wearing a straw hat and a white apron. The text on the card indicates the store sold shoes, hosiery, gloves, and fancy goods. The image uses a caricature style to depict the woman and may be an example of racist imagery. [The back of the card is blank].

This trade card advertises Louis Bock, a dealer in fine groceries located at 652 Sixth Avenue, New York. The front of the card depicts two children interacting with a mouse and a cat. The mouse is perched on a stack of books, while the cat sits on a pillow. The girl in the illustration is holding a doll. The back of the card has a full advertisement for a holiday sale. The card is likely from the 1880s.

This trade card advertises Brown & Gross, located at 77 and 79 Asylum Street, Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card depicts two pelicans in a body of water, set against a background of gold leaf. The back of the card is blank.

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.

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 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.

This trade card advertises E. Essmann, a dry goods store located at 10222 Market Street, opposite Fifth Street, in San Francisco, California. The front of the card depicts a boy and a girl playing. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for men's underwear.

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 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 advertising the clothing business of S. J. Goldstein in Bath, Maine. The card depicts a woman in Scottish costume. Circa 1885.

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.

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 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.

This trade card advertises A. Shuman & Co., a boys' retail department located at 440 Washington Street, corner of Summer Street, in Boston. The card features a brightly colored pheasant with a long tail. The back of the card includes more information about the business.

This trade card advertises Kaufman's, a general store located at 1241 Eleventh Street S.E. in Washington, D.C. The front of the card features a humorous illustration of two vegetable people. A black boy's head is inside a cabbage. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.

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 Great Bankrupt Boot & Shoe Co., located at 53 & 55 State Street in Albany, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of two kittens under a red umbrella. The back of the card provides more information about the business and lists D.E. Hirshberg as the manager. It advertises “Bankrupt Shoes and Boots,” noting that the company is a dealer in job lots and bankrupt goods.

This trade card advertises Peake & Levi, a shoe store. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a dog sitting on a chair while learning a trick. It appears the dog is performing a trick in exchange for a treat. The dog and the chair are relatively small compared to the surrounding area, but are depicted in bright colors. This trade card appears to be part of a set. The design elements on the card suggest it was created in the late nineteenth century. There is no address or additional information on the card.

This trade card advertises Arenovsky's, a clothing store located on Bridge Street in Westbrook, Massachusetts. The front of the card features a young woman surrounded by a delicate arrangement of flowers. She is dressed in a light-colored dress and wears a long, dark scarf around her neck. The back of the card includes the business name and an advertisement for the store. This trade card is one of two cards in the file. The second card in the file is a similar design but with a different illustration. The second card features a woman with darker hair, wearing a darker dress with a floral print.

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.

This trade card advertises Bernheimer Bros. & Co., a dry goods emporium located at 912 Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri. The front of the card features an illustration of a boy sitting on a stool with a cereal bowl in his lap. He is petting a cat with his right hand. Text on the card reads, “BARGIN DRY GOODS EMPORIUM.” [Bernheimer Bros. & Co. was active in Jewish affairs].

This trade card advertises the clothing store of L. Fellheimer, located at 308 Market Street, Wilmington, Delaware. The front of the card features a yellow rose, centered and prominently displayed, as the main design element. The business name and address are printed below the image. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card features a scenic picture, possibly of a landscape, beside flowers. The card is printed in shades of green and brown. The back of the card provides instructions for washing silk and knit articles. [The card is advertising for Roth & Friedman, and also refers to M. Heminway & Sons.]

This trade card advertises M. Born & Company, a clothing store located in Chicago, Illinois. [The business was founded in 1876 by Moses Born, a German immigrant]. The front of the card depicts a salesman and a customer at a counter. A compass sits on the counter, suggesting the store's commitment to guiding customers to the right clothing options. The card has a red border. The back of the card contains a full advertisement, emphasizing the company's desire to establish loyal customers.

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.

This trade card advertises Daniel Bachrach, a clothier located at 13 Pearl Street, Albany, New York. The front of the card depicts a stylized arrangement of autumn leaves on a branch, arranged in a triangular shape. The card appears to be printed in shades of brown. The card is a simple design with only the business name and address and a branch with leaves.

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.

This trade card advertises J. Levy, located at 370 River Street in Troy, New York. The front of the card features a woman's face in a circle. The background is a decorative pattern. The card's back is blank.

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.

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.

This trade card advertises Kast's Fine Shoes, a shoe store in San Francisco. The front of the card depicts a dog holding a poem that wishes a happy new year. The poem's text is not visible in the image. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises A. Jonas & Bros., a clothing and house furnishings retailer located at 873.875 Broadway, S.W. corner of 8th St., San Francisco, California. The front of the card features an illustration of a young girl holding a large envelope, sealed with a flower. The back of the card provides further details about the company, including its multiple locations in California: San Francisco, Santa Cruz, San Bernardino, and Oakland. The card lists the business as manufacturers and importers.

This trade card advertises S. Silverthau & Son, a jewelry store located at 268 Chapel Street in New Haven, Connecticut. The card features a blue straw flower against a white background. The text on the card indicates that the business was established in 1846 and that they sold silver-plated ware in addition to other jewelry items. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises S. Silverthau & Son, a watchmaker and jeweler located at 268 Chapel Street, New Haven, Connecticut. The front of the card features a young woman carrying a bouquet of roses. She is wearing a colorful dress and has her hair neatly styled. She stands beside a rose bush and a gate. The card is adorned with an elegant border featuring a repeating floral design. The back of the card is blank. The card states that the business was established in 1846 and specializes in silver-plated wares.

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 S. Silverthau & Son, a jewelry store located at 268 Chapel Street, New Haven, Connecticut. The front of the card features a woman's hand holding pink roses. The text 'Established 1846' appears at the bottom of the card. The back of the card contains more detailed information about the business.

This trade card advertises Max Stadler & Co., a clothing retailer with locations at Broadway and Grand Street, as well as Eighth Avenue near 40th Street in New York City. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of a boy riding a hare, wearing a straw hat. The illustration depicts a young man in a striped shirt and pants, holding a stick and riding a hare with a small white bird perched on its back. The illustration is surrounded by text. The text indicates that the business is open for business, indicating that the trade card could have been used to advertise a sale or grand opening. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.

This trade card advertises J. Wurtzburger, a gents furnisher located at 311 Gay Street in Baltimore, Maryland, between High and Front streets. The card's front features a young woman in a pink dress and a lacy collar. The back of the card includes a full advertisement for the business. This is a trade card.

This trade card advertises H. Liebes & Co., a clothing store located at 111 & 113 Montgomery Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features an illustration of boys ice skating on a frozen lake. The illustration is likely meant to represent a cold climate. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises A. Siegel Gas Fixture Co., located at 219 N. Broadway, formerly 5th Street. [The company specialized in gas and coal fixtures, including hanging lamps, bronzes, clocks, and other items.] The front of the card features a profile illustration of a young man holding a bow and arrow. He appears to be preparing to shoot, with his concentration focused on the target. This suggests the company's high quality and precise craftsmanship. The back of the card has a full advertisement.

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 E. Essmann, a dry goods merchant located at 1022 Market Street, San Francisco, California. There are two cards in this record, both similar but not identical, depicting strawberries and white flowers. The front of both cards feature the business name, address, and a small illustration of strawberries and white flowers. The back of each card lists a variety of summer fashions and their prices.

This trade card advertises Rosenthal's, a clothing store with locations at 107, 109, 111 Kearny Street in San Francisco, California and 147 First Street in Portland, Oregon. The card features a red shoe filled with flowers and a booklet, symbolizing the offerings of the store. The back of the card provides more details about the business. The illustration is described as an exact copy, suggesting the use of a template or standardized design.

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 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.

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.

This trade card advertises the Philadelphia Boot and Shoe Store, owned by M. Jacoby, located in Los Angeles, California. The front of the card depicts a heartwarming scene of a daughter and granddaughter helping their grandfather to the dinner table. The text includes the store's address: Corner Main & Market, 101, 103 & 105 N. Main, 1, 3, 5 Market Street. The back of the card contains a full advertisement, mentioning the store's location in the Temple Block and formerly being the W.F. & Co. Express Office. It also includes a full advertisement on the back.

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.

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 Altman & Co., located at 31 and 33 Washington Avenue South, Minneapolis, Minnesota. The front of the card features a wintry scene with a red rose and birds. The back of the card contains more information about the business. [Altman & Co. was a branch of the Buffalo, New York-based wholesale and retail company owned by Isaac, Henry, and Julius Altman and David Rosenau. The Minneapolis store opened in 1888 and was managed by W.H. MacWatters. In 1897 the store was purchased by Minneapolitan Frank G. Raichle and renamed The Surprise Store, a clothing, hat, and furnishings business.]

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

This trade card advertises Bedichimer's Jewelers located at 616 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a painting-like illustration of a young boy and girl in a garden. They are looking directly at the viewer, as if out of the picture. The background features a grassy lawn with trees in the distance. The card's border and the background of the picture are gold.

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.

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.

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.

Trade card depicting two well-dressed boys in top hats and older men's coats. The address 83, 85, 87 Smithfield Street is prominently displayed. The card is part of a set of three, and this is two of the three cards. The card is circa 1885 and shows a full advertisement. The card's geographic location is Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

This trade card advertises Maurice J. Levy, a jeweler located at 17 Avon Street, Boston. The card features a whimsical illustration of a cherub in a muff and bonnet, running in the nude. The illustration occupies the entire front of the card. The back of the card is blank. [ Maurice J. Levy was a jeweler in Boston. He was one of many Jewish merchants who operated businesses in the city in the 19th Century.]

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 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.

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 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.

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.

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 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.

A trade card depicting a boy and a girl, rendered in green sepia, with a full advertisement on the reverse. The card is associated with the New York Bazaar located at 41 Lake Street. The card dates from circa 1885.

This trade card advertises Fred. Brischke's shoe store in Cohoes, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of a vase of flowers. The text on the card reads 'Ladies Shoes a Specialty' and '3 Egbert's Block.' The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Ludwig Levy, a watchmaker and jeweler located at 215 First Street in Portland, Oregon. The front of the card features two boys pulling a large, circular sign with a watch face. The sign is attached to a pole, and the boys are dressed in early 20th-century clothing. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card for R. H. Macy & Co. features a young boy, dressed as a prince, with a sword between his legs. He wears a lavish crown and is holding a decorative scepter. The back of the card is blank.

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.

This trade card advertises R. H. Macy & Co. at their location in New York, New York. The front of the card depicts two stylish girls playing with a doll. The girls are well-dressed, and their attire suggests a time period around 1885. The background of the illustration is unclear. The back of the card features a full advertisement for the business.

This trade card advertises A. Hirsh's New York Bazaar, located at 6 and 8 North Queen Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a basket of pansies, likely symbolizing the floral motifs or patterns found in the store's wares. The back of the card is blank.

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.

Trade card advertising Cohen's Market, located at No. 9 N. 8th St., Market East Side, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card depicts a well-dressed boy in a green suit and red vest holding an advertisement. The advertisement text mentions ladies, gents, misses, and children. The card is circa 1885.

This trade card advertises Kaufman's, a clothing and dry goods store located at 25 North Eighth Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a stylized red rose on a branch, adding a touch of elegance. The card has a red border and the business name is written in black in a simple, bold font. The back of the card contains a more detailed advertisement.

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 P. Fleischner & Co., located at 1026 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card features an illustration of daisies on a red background, and text that reads “Holiday Goods.” The front of the card also features a red border. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Stern Brothers, a department store located at 32, 34, 36 West 23rd Street, New York, New York. The front of the card shows a young woman wearing a richly decorated Italian costume, holding a fan in her hand. She appears to be standing in a room with an ornate, patterned rug and a table to the left. The back of the card features a full-length portrait of a boy wearing a suit, standing with his hands behind his back. He is looking directly at the viewer. The background of the image appears to be an outdoor setting with some greenery.

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 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 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 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.

This trade card advertises S. I. Freeman's One Price Clothing Bazar in Hartford, Connecticut. It's the first clothing store from Main Street. The front of the card features an elegant design of lilies and orchids. The back of the card includes a full advertisement about the store's move to a new location at 14, 16 & 18 Asylum Street.

This trade card advertises Sonnenfeld's clothing store in St. Louis, Missouri. The front of the card features a man pulling on a piece of cloth. The card is printed in black and white and features a stylized font with a red border. The back of the card is blank.

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.

This trade card advertises Loewenstine & Co., a clothing store located at 107 Washington Ave. South, Minneapolis, Minnesota. The front of the card features an image of birds in a shoe. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Bernheimer Bros. & Co., a dry goods merchant located at 912 Main Street in Kansas City, Missouri. The front of the card features a young girl holding a cat on her lap, surrounded by a floral border. The back of the card is blank. The illustration appears to be in a cartoon style, with a distinct outline for the girl and cat. The card has a red border and the text is in black.

This trade card, one of four in the collection, advertises Joseph Jacobs, a clothier in Chatham, New York. The card's front features a comical scene depicting a man wearing a top hat, possibly shopping for clothes. The slogan 'That just suits you' is prominently displayed. The card also indicates the location of the shop in the Jones Block, Main Street, at 'Rogalsky's Old Stand'. The back of the card is blank.

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.

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 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 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 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 Henry Loeb, a clothier located at 346 Penn Avenue, Reading, Pennsylvania. The card features a single red rose with green leaves, displayed in a wicker basket, against a background of light green. The front of the card has a red border. 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 Levy Bros & Co., a dry goods store located at 32 & 34 Market Street in Wilkes-barre, Pennsylvania. The card is die-cut in the shape of a bellows. The front of the card features an illustration of a grand English estate scene with a large, ornate house and a spacious lawn. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises S. Silverthau & Son, jewelers located at 268 Chapel Street, New Haven, Connecticut. This is the first card in a set of three. The card depicts a frog looking at a duck egg. The front of the card features a light blue background with a yellow, orange, and white inscription. The back of the card is blank.

The front of this trade card advertises Gerson's, a business selling dress accessories. The card features a pleasant illustration of a young woman dressed in a white dress and standing in a beach scene, looking out at the ocean. The card's text is partially cut off, but the address, 42 N. 8th Street, is visible. The back of the card is blank.

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 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 Astrich Bros. Lancaster Bazaar located at 13 East King Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The card features a stylized design in blue and purple with a pansy or daisy type of flower. The card is a simple design with minimal text on the front and is likely a trade card designed to be given to customers or used in a store display. 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.

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 Astrich Bros. Lancaster Bazaar located at 13 East King Street, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The card features a red rose and two rose buds. The front of the card is black and white. The back of the card is blank.

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 N. Snellenburg & Co. The card is printed in black and white and features a humorous image of a dog seated in a chair reading a newspaper. The dog wears a hat, a bow tie, and a vest and holds a monocle. The front of the card also lists the company's address, located at Fifth, South & Passyunk Ave and Market & 12th Streets. The back of the card is blank.

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 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.

This trade card advertises Max Stadler & Co., a clothing retailer in New York City. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of children playing with a tricycle, a swing, and a rocking horse. The image likely represents the joy of childhood and the promise of happiness associated with the store's products. The card includes the store's addresses: 565 & 567 Broadway, corner of Prince Street and 619 & 621 8th Avenue, corner of 40th Street. The back of the card contains an advertisement for 'Holiday Bargains.'

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.

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 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 Bloomingdale Bros., a clothing retailer located at Third Avenue and 56th Street in New York City. The front of the card features a single purple shoe with white flowers. The back of the card is blank.

This is a trade card for J. G. Schumann, C. M. Henderson & Co., a boot and shoe company based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The card features a child dressed in a uniform holding a card. The card has a red border. The back of the card contains an advertisement for J. G. Schumann, Santa Fe, New Mexico. This is part of a set of five trade cards.

This trade card advertises C. M. Henderson & Co., a seller of boots and shoes. The front of the card features two children looking at a beetle on a pin. The back of the card is stamped with an ad for J. G. Schumann, in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The card is part of a set of 5.

This trade card advertises Morris Appel's clothing store located at 160 Main Street, Paterson, New Jersey. The card features a red rose in the center of the design. The rose has green leaves and a stem and is surrounded by a white background. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Boston Store, owned by Meyer Bros. on the front of the card is a bust of a woman, possibly representing a goddess. The card includes the business address: 21 Peace Street, New Brunswick, NJ. It also lists branch stores located in Paterson and Newark, New Jersey. The back of the card contains a full advertisement. The trade card has a red border.

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 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 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.

This trade card advertises R.N. Hershfield, a jeweler. The front of the card features a watercolor painting of a country scene. The front of the card is divided into three panels. The top panel is the largest. The bottom panel is the smallest and contains the name of the business and the address. The middle panel contains the image of a country scene. The painting is in shades of brown, green, and blue. The image depicts a small wooden stand in a field or meadow, topped with a landscape painting. In the background, three distant farmhouses are visible.

Trade card depicting young boys with their father looking at a sign for Stadler's, located at the intersection of Broadway and Prince Street, and 8th Avenue and 40th Street in New York City. The reverse side features a full advertisement. Circa 1885. This item is part of the collection, Arc.MS.56, Volume 17, Page 12.

This trade card advertises Ellis Jewelry Store, located at 359 6th Avenue, New York. The card features a bust of a young woman in black and white. The front of the card has a light blue border, with a white center. The card is embossed and the bust is printed in relief. The back of the card is blank.

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 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.

This die-cut trade card is shaped like a keystone. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of a monkey hanging from a wall clock. The illustration is surrounded by a circle of text that reads 'National Card for Keystone'. The address '1214 N. 2nd St.' is printed below the illustration. The back of the card contains advertising information.

This trade card advertises Ph. Simon, a boot and shoe dealer located in New York. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a man in a soldier's uniform kneeling in front of a woman. The man is holding a gun and appears to be in a kneeling position, possibly proposing. The background is not detailed, but the card has a red border. The back of the card provides the business address and a detailed advertisement for the products offered by Ph. Simon. The address is written in pencil over a previous address and reads 151 (written in pencil over 103) East 103rd Street, between 3rd and Lexington Aves.

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 S. Bernstein, a jeweler located at 244 Locust Street in Columbia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a stylized illustration of a Chinese vase with cranes. The back of the card is blank. The card is printed in black ink on white paper.

This trade card advertises M. Volinsky's business, located at 419 Ontario Street in Cleveland, Ohio. The front of the card depicts a picturesque country scene, featuring a hay wagon and a pond. The back of the card includes a full advertisement for M. Volinsky, highlighting his specialties, which include clothing, hats, furnishings, watches, jewelry, trunks, satchels, and other items.

This trade card advertises N. Snellenburg & Co., located at the corner of Fifth, South, and Passyunk Avenues in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. A bust of a woman in a jester suit is the main feature on the card. Pink dogwood flowers are featured in the background. This is the front of the card. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises N. Snellenburg & Co. located at Fifth, South, & Passyunk Avenue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a bust of a woman wearing a jester's suit, with white daisy flowers around her. The background appears to be a simple pattern. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the mail order department of A. Shuman & Co., a clothing retailer located at the corner of Washington and Summer Streets in Boston, Massachusetts. The front of the card depicts a boy bundled in a fur-trimmed coat, standing in a snowstorm, as an advertisement for the company's “Latest Fashions for Fall and Winter 1889-90.” The text at the bottom of the card reads: “The Wealthiest Clothing Mfg. & Retailer in 19th Century Boston.” The back of the card provides a diagram for self-measurement of a gentleman’s coat for mail order purposes.

This trade card for Hyman & Co. features a winter scene of a church with snow-covered trees in the foreground. The text, printed in black against a white background, indicates the address for the business: 193 W. Fifth St., near Elm, Cincinnati. The back of the card is blank. The card appears to be black and white.

This trade card for J. Mandelbaum, a clothing and furnishings store located at 20 South Pearl Street, Albany, New York, features a comical illustration of a man on a cart loaded with household goods. The cart is drawn by what appears to be a horse. The front of the card depicts the man, seated on the cart and holding a bag of goods, with his right hand raised in a gesture of greeting. The background includes a building and trees. The card has a red border. The back of the card is blank.

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 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 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 advertises J. Borgenski's, a clothing store located at 458 North Second Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card depicts two children playing at the seashore. One child is holding a basket, and the other is holding a doll. The children are standing on the beach with a wooden railing in the background. The image is simple and charming. The back of the card includes a full advertisement for the business, suggesting a large Jewish family was associated with the business.

This trade card advertises Kahn & Sons, a business located at 1003 Broadway in Oakland, California. The card features a mountain scene with blue lilies in the foreground. The back of the card is blank.

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 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.

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 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.

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.

This trade card advertises Louis Seligman's Elite Bazaar in Visalia, California. The front of the card features a woman in a brown dress and pink sash, standing by a body of water. The back of the card is filled with text advertising the store. The card was displayed at the Library of Congress Exhibit in Cincinnati as part of the American Jewish Archives (AJA) collection in 2005.

This trade card advertises the Paradise Store, owned by J. Cohn in Stockton, California. The front of the card depicts a family enjoying a day in a park. They are watching boats on a body of water. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises S. Cohen & Co., located at 9 Winter Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The front of the card depicts four elaborately dressed individuals in a Victorian style. The text on the front of the card reads 'LATEST NOVELTIES DAILY ARRIVING'. The back of the card is a full advertisement for the business, with details about the products they offer, including dress goods, notions, and fancy goods.

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 Mrs. E. Argersinger's Fancy Goods Store, located at 564 & 566 Broadway in New York. The front of the card depicts a woman wearing a brown hat adorned with flowers. She is dressed in a yellow dress and a fur-collared coat. The background of the card is a floral design. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for the business.

This trade card advertises Jacobs & Bernstein, a clothing retailer located at the corner of 14th Street and Eighth Avenue, New York City. The card features a young woman in a purple dress. She wears a large hat with purple flowers and a band. She holds a fan in her lap, and the address of the store is printed on the fan. The back of the card is blank. The card is made of paper.

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.

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.

Trade card depicting an ocean scene with a family by the water. The reverse shows a model of a boy and instructions on taking measurements. The card notes that the business is the wealthiest clothing manufacturer and retailer in 19th-century Boston. The card is dated circa 1885 and was found in Arc.MS.56, Volume 14, Page 16. The address listed is 440 Washington Street, corner of Sumner Street, Boston, MA.

This die-cut trade card advertises Rosenbaum & Crawford, jewelers located at 240 Main Street in Stockton, California. The card features a charming illustration of a child listening intently to a pocket watch. The child is dressed in a white dress and sits on a stool. The child's face is filled with wonder as the child holds the watch to the ear. The watch is prominently displayed with intricate details and a prominent chain. The card is trimmed in gold and features a decorative border.

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.

Trade card advertising Erlander, Wm.'s gents furnishing goods located at Fifth Street & Broadway. The card features images of a sphinx and monument. The card is circa 1885. Geographic location is likely Pittsburgh, PA, based on the provided coordinates.

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 D. B. Solomon, a tobacco dealer located at 113 Church Street. The front of the card features a gray cat teasing a white bird perched on branches. The cat is sitting on a ledge, and the bird is on the branches above, looking down at the cat. The design is simple and elegant, with the cat and bird outlined in black against a white background. The text on the card is minimal and includes only the business name and address. The back of the card is blank.

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.

This trade card advertises C. Herrmann & Co., a hat store located at 332 Kearny Street, San Francisco, California. The front of the card depicts a young boy beating a large hat with a stick, possibly a straw hat. The image is whimsical and humorous. The back of the card features a full advertisement.

This trade card advertises Heiman Bros., a clothing retailer located at 1028 & 1030 Market Street, San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a simple illustration of a boy standing by the sea, one shoe off, with his back to the viewer. The image is set against a backdrop of the sea and horizon. The back of the card provides further information about the business, outlining the rules of doing business. [Heiman Brothers was a prominent retail clothier in San Francisco during the 1880s.]

This trade card advertises Joe Poheim, a clothier in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features an illustration of a cat and a dog fighting. The cat is black and white, and the dog is brown with white markings. The card is illustrated in a cartoon style, with a focus on the two animals. The card indicates that Joe Poheim's store is located at both 203 Montgomery Street and 724 Market Street in San Francisco. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises H. Wolf & Bro., a dry goods store located at 206 & 208 Sixth Street, below Howard Street, in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a young child holding a pink rose and a towel, and the text of the address is located above them. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card for Levy & Michelsohn advertises a dry goods store located at 2011 Fillmore Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a man walking towards a snow-covered cottage. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business. The image is on the front of the card. The back is not blank.

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 J. Samuels, a dry goods store located at 104, 106, and 108 Kearny Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a stylized image of a cluster of red rose buds, arranged in a symmetrical pattern, and encircled by a black border. The store name and address is printed at the bottom of the card. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Louis Golder, a dry goods merchant located at the Northwest corner of Howard and Tenth Streets in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a simple image of a rose in a vase. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for Golder's business.

This trade card advertises Goldstein & Cohn, a business located at 822 Market Street in the Phelan Building, San Francisco. The front of the card features sea shells. The back of the card is blank.

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.

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.

This trade card advertises Morgenthau Bros. & Co., a Chicago-based dry goods retailer located at 163 State Street. The front of the card features a child wearing a colorful Turkish-style dress, holding a stamp. The child appears to be in the middle of an elaborate, ornamented doorway. The back of the card features an advertisement for the company's gloves and mittens. Prices are listed for various sizes and styles.

This trade card advertises M. P. Frank, a clothing and furnishing goods store located at 84 South Pearl Street, Albany, New York. The front of the card features a simple illustration of a boy pushing a wheelbarrow filled with straw. It is likely a straw hat, signifying the store's product. The back of the card is blank.

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. 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. 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 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.

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.

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 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).

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 the mail order department of A. Shuman & Co. located at Washington and Summer Streets in Boston. The front features a decorative illustration of women in spring clothing. They are posed behind a border of floral patterns and are dressed in grey and sepia colors. The back of the card provides details about the mail order department.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Civil War-era trade token issued by Showerman & Bro. of Ypsilanti, Michigan. The obverse features the name "SHOWERMAN & BRO." above "YPSILANTI, MICHIGAN," and "DRY GOODS, CLOTHING, HATS & SHOES." The reverse depicts an eagle and the year 1863.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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;".

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

This trade card advertises Hess Bros. Dry Goods at 831-833 Hamilton Street in Allentown, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a winter scene with birds perched on branches. The card is designed to stand upright. The back of the card provides more details about the business. The back is in color, with the same birds and winter scene, but a large red border surrounds the Hess Brothers Dry Goods Advertisement. The back is also surrounded by a blue border.

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.

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.

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.

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 Sternberger's Furniture, located at 1218 Market Street, Philadelphia. The front of the card features a wintry scene depicting a church and a graveyard. The background includes trees, snow, and a fence. The back of the card features an advertisement featuring a goose on a bag of feathers.

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.

This trade card advertises Rosenbaum & Co., a dry goods store located at 208 North Eighth Street, Philadelphia. The front of the card depicts a child tossing a pillow in the air with an exaggerated expression. The back of the card has a full advertisement.

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.

This trade card, die-cut in a violet color, advertises J. Laventall's dry goods store located at the corner of South Pearl Street and Hudson Avenue in Albany, New York. The front of the card showcases the store's name and address with no image. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises J. Laventall, a dry goods store located on the corner of South Pearl Street and Hudson Avenue in Albany, New York. The front of the card features a die-cut pink rose. The back of the card is blank. The card has a blue border.

This trade card advertises J. Laventall's dry goods store, located at the corner of South Pearl Street and Hudson Avenue in Albany, New York. The front of the card features a die-cut yellow rose, adding a decorative touch to the design. The back of the card is blank.

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.

This trade card advertises Baum & Bernstein, The Palace Block Clothing House, located in Meriden, Connecticut. The front of the card features an illustration of a woman serving a man a glass of beer. [This image may suggest the social aspect of shopping at the store. It is possible that the store provided drinks to customers.] The back of the card contains a full advertisement for the store.

This trade card advertises A. Levy & Sons, a dry goods store located on the corner of Main and First Streets. The front of the card features an illustration of a cat and geese fighting. The back of the card is blank.

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 Loeb & Etchebarne, a dry goods store located at 313 Santa Clara Street, San Jose, California. The front of the card depicts a comical scene of a conductor punching a man's ear. The background is a building with a red roof. [The card features the name 'Loeb & Etchebarne' and the address. The card also includes the phrase 'Dry Goods, Notions, Cloaks and Clothing'.] The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Steinfeld, a clothier located at 242 & 244 Superior Street in Cleveland, Ohio. The front of the card depicts a comical man in a restaurant setting. He is seated at a table with a plate of food in front of him, and appears to be enjoying his meal. The back of the card contains more detailed information about Steinfeld's clothing store.

This trade card advertises Filene's, a business located at 18 Market Street in Lynn, Massachusetts. The front of the card features a humorous illustration of two mice seated at a table and having a meal. [This business evolved into the Filene's Department Store Chain]. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Aishberg's Shoe Store, located at 379 Main Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card features an attractive woman. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises R.N. Hershfield, a jeweler with stores in Kansas City, Missouri and Leavenworth, Kansas. The front of the card features a young woman holding a bouquet of flowers. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Simon C. Levy, a jeweler with locations at 1817 Ridge Avenue and 1405 Fairmont Avenue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a rose. The back of the card is blank. [The donor collection also includes a gilded interior sign for the store at 1817 Ridge Avenue.]

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.

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.

The trade card is a photograph of a store with several employees standing in front. The card is likely from the late 19th century or early 20th century, and features a storefront that appears to be a general store. It is unknown what type of business L. P. Neuberg operated in Nenno, Wisconsin.

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 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 Horsfall & Rothschild, a business located at 93-99 Asylum Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The card is die-cut in the shape of flowers and opens to reveal an invitation to their Spring Opening. [Rothschild was active in Jewish affairs. His partner of many years, Luke Horsfall, was a Christian.]

This trade card advertises Strassburger & Joseph, clothing merchants located at 161 Federal Street, Allegheny, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a charming illustration of two children in a boat shaped like an eggshell. The inscription 'Spring Opening...1885' suggests that this card may be a spring sale advertisement. The back of the card is not visible in the image and is likely filled with advertising.

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 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.

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.

This trade card advertises J. D. Levy & Co., clothing merchants with three locations in Quincy, Illinois: 315 & 313 Hampshire Street and 120 North 5th Street. The front of the card features a young girl holding a spade. The back of the card includes a full advertisement for the business.

This trade card advertises D. Nartowsky, a dry goods merchant located at 15 South Franklin Street, Titusville, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a girl standing in front of a painting. The card has a red border. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business. [A daughter of Aaron and Jennie Nartowsky Goldstein was buried in the Jewish Cemetery in Titusville, Pennsylvania in 1950.]

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.

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 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 Wiener Brothers, importers and dealers in fine groceries at 1227 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card displays a stylized illustration of a harbor scene. It features a ship docked in a bustling port with boats, warehouses, and buildings in the background. The water and sky are depicted in shades of blue and green. The back of the card is blank.

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 Sternberg & Sherman, dry goods merchants located at 230 Market Street in Newark, New Jersey. The front of the card features an illustration of a woman returning home from shopping, carrying a basket of goods and a dress draped over her arm. The back of the card contains a more detailed advertisement for the business.

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.

This trade card advertises J. Glick, a jeweler in Stockton, California. The front of the card features an image of a child surrounded by roses. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Louis Snider's Sons, a paper goods merchant at 121 Walnut Street in Cincinnati, Ohio. The front of the card features a decorative design incorporating seashells. The back of the card advertises trade cards for $8.00 per 1,000. The card has a red border.

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.

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.

This trade card advertises Jacob G. Altman, a dry goods merchant located at 507 1/2 West Baltimore Street in Baltimore, Maryland. The front of the card is a die-cut fan with roses in the fan. The back of the card has a full advertisement, including the address. This is one of three cards with the same design, but each card has different features on the front of the card.

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.

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.

This trade card advertises M. Silverberg & Co., a dry goods merchant in Washington, D.C. The front of the card depicts a snowy scene with a church. The business's address is listed as 312 7th Street & 313 8th Street. The back of the card is blank.

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.

A handwritten billhead from Wolff & Marx, a general store located at 10 & 12 Commerce Street, corner Alamo, San Antonio, Texas. The bill was likely written around 1889 or 1890. The bill lists the purchase of a pair of boots for $3.50 and two pairs of blankets for $6, bought by Louis Oge for G. M. Roons. The billhead features decorative lettering typical of the period and includes a detailed description of the business's offerings and its location.

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 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.

This trade card advertises Joshua Schnurman's new dry goods store located at 713 Hamilton Street, Allentown, Pennsylvania. The card features an illustration of children, one of whom is dressed as a little Bo-Peep, looking out from a window. The text on the card notes that the store is located opposite the post office. The card's back side is blank.

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.

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 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.

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 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.

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

This trade card advertises Sonnenfeld's, a dry-goods store located at Broadway and Morgan. [The store occupied four floors of the “famous building” and was the largest of its kind in the city. It burned to the ground in a major fire on the evening of November 16, 1891, as reported in the New York Times on November 18, 1891. The store’s stock of goods was valued at $190,000, and the insurance was $130,000.] The card features a scene of a cottage, possibly in the countryside. It has a red border with a large, ornate design.

Billhead from Sanger Brothers, manufacturers of clothing and dealers in dry goods, boots, shoes, hats, caps, gents’ furnishing goods, notions, carpets, oil cloths, mattings, etc., located in Waco, Texas. Dated March 21, 1876. The bill lists the purchase of one ‘Chat Vest’ for the price of $2.75 by F. B. Williams, guardian for W. D. Williams. The billhead includes details of the business address and transaction, along with the names of other business owners.

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.

Invoice from J. Rosenfield & Co., wholesalers of fancy and variety goods, trimmings, cutlery, stationery, and toys, located at No. 2215 and 2217 Strand, Galveston, Texas. Dated September 1, 1892. The bill details a transaction for numerous items sold to M. Lichtenstein in Goliad, Texas. The billhead includes a printed header and an itemized list with quantities, prices, and totals.

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.

This trade card advertises Joseph Cohen's shop at 683 Broad Street in Newark, New Jersey. The front of the card is a simple design with a lion and snake intertwined. The text below states the business's offerings: hosiery, gloves, laces, and fine jewelry. The back of the card is blank. This is one of three cards in a set.

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 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 A. Hirsh, a dress goods and trimmings merchant located at 6 and 8 North Queen Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a child dressed in a simple gown, dancing. The back of the card contains a more detailed advertisement for the business.

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.

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.

Billhead for B. Berman, a dealer in Dry Goods, Clothing, Notions, Hats, Boots, Shoes & Furnishing Goods. Located in Luling, Texas, the bill was issued to J.Y. Corida on February 5, 1892. The bill lists one item purchased, likely clothing or a fabric, with a price of 11.50. The bill is signed by Berman, indicating the transaction was likely a receipt for payment. The business lists its NY Office address as 2 Oliver Street.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

Invoice from Altman & Co., Importers and Jobbers of Cloths, Cassimeres, Vestings, Domestics, Tailors' Trimmings, Gents' Furnishing Goods, and Manufacturers of Mens' and Boys' Clothing, located at 226 and 228 (New Nos.) Washington Street, Buffalo, New York. Dated July 8, 1868. The bill details the purchase of various goods, including 'Rs Sheeting' and 'Holland,' by Beesenthal, Falck & Israel, totaling 57.69. The billhead features a printed header with the business name and a list of goods sold. It also displays a revenue stamp in the bottom left corner.

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 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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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 trade card advertises Charles Zornow, a dealer in fine jewelry located at 80 Avenue A in New York. The card is a simple design, featuring the business name and address in bold text. The card has a black border and is printed on white paper.

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.

Invoice from S. Hyman, a wholesale and retail dealer in staple and fancy dry goods, located at the corner of Superior Street and Public Square, Cleveland, Ohio. The invoice is dated January 10, 1866, and is addressed to Mrs. C. I. Giltell. The invoice is marked 'Paid' and signed by S. Hyman. The billhead lists a variety of goods sold, including Irish linens, handkerchiefs, tablecloths, napkins, and Yankee notions. The billhead features a company logo and a detailed list of products sold.

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.

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."

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.

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.

This trade card advertises H. Schultz, Cloaks Manufacturing. The business was located at 370 East Water Street, New York. The card features a floral design and decorative border. The card is printed in black ink on white cardstock.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Billhead for Mrs. S. Moos, a retailer of dry goods, notions, ladies' dress goods, and other unspecified items located in Seguin, Texas. The billhead includes the slogan “Bought Here” and a statement about the business’s payment terms. It shows an itemized list of the transaction, likely for items purchased by Lizzie Wiseman on July 9, 1887. The billhead has a decorative logo and a standard layout with a header and a section for transaction details.

Billhead for a transaction from Rice, Stix & Co., dealers in dry goods, boots and shoes, notions, and furnishing goods, located at 207 Main Street, Memphis, Tennessee. The date of the transaction is October 21, 1864. The bill lists several items, including a balance, a quantity of

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 the business of Eugene Weiss, a florist located at the southeast corner of 8th and Arch Streets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card features a vase filled with flowers, with leaves and stems emerging from the vase in a stylized manner. The image is a simple, yet effective representation of a florist's business. The card is printed on thick, textured paper, and the image appears to be in black and white.

This trade card advertises J. Baum & Co., a clothing store located in St. Louis, Missouri. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a child looking out of a window. Two white pigeons are perched on the window sill next to the child. The background includes buildings, possibly part of a city street. [The store was likely owned by a Jewish man named J. Baum]. The back of the card is blank.

Billhead from Morris & Levy, importers and dealers in fancy and staple dry goods, carpets, oilcloth, and wall paper, located in Eureka, Nevada. The bill was purchased by P. Hjul on September 9, 1884. It includes a single line item of “Cassimer” and a handwritten price of $1.75. The billhead features a simple format with a bold, centered header and is printed on standard, white paper.

This trade card advertises A. Lewis & Co., a dry goods store in Watsonville, California. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of two women wading in a body of water. The woman on the left appears to be holding a basket. Both women wear long dresses, and the one on the left is wearing a hat. The back of the card is blank.

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 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.

This trade card advertises C. Nathan & Co., a dry goods store located at 10 Mill Street, Grass Valley, Nevada County, California. The front of the card features a humorous illustration of a married couple arguing. They are depicted in a domestic setting, possibly in their living room. The card has a decorative border, the business name in a prominent red font.

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.

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 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.

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.

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 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.

Trade card advertising the Spring Opening of Stern Brothers department store at 32, 34, & 36 West 23rd Street, New York, New York on March 20, 1880. The card features an invitation to the event.

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.

This trade card advertises a new store owned by A. Wurtenberg in Glens Falls, New York. The front of the card features a child wearing a white head covering. The back of the card is blank. [It is noted that Wurtenberg is a member of the Jewish Publication Society (JPS).]

This trade card advertises Bennison, Liebmann & Co. at 1157 and 1159 in Oakland, California. The front of the card depicts children in a boat on a body of water. The image is a stylized, simple line drawing. [Bennison and Liebmann were dry-goods merchants in Oakland, California. The business operated in the late 19th century.]

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Trade card for Wm. Jacobs & Co., clothiers, located at 1327 Main Street, Richmond, Virginia. The card also mentions M. Cohen. Circa 1885.

Billhead from S. Adler, a dealer in men and boys' ready made clothing, located at 10 Main Street, West Side, Albion, New York. Dated August 29, 1864. The billhead lists items purchased by D. H. Cole, including a coat, vest, and a ‘Sherry premium Rosalind shirt.’ The cost of the items totaled $15.90. The billhead includes a printed header with the business name and address, and it also advertises the variety of goods for sale, including clothing, trunks, satchels, umbrellas, hats, caps, gloves, mittens, wrappers, drawers, and more.

Trade card for Likes, Berwanger & Co., clothiers, located at 310 7th Street, Washington, D.C. The card features S. Katzenstein as manager. The business advertised in the *Evening Critic* on June 18, 1883. Circa 1885.

Invoice from Joseph Lippman, a dry-goods merchant, located at Owen's Building, Congress Street, facing the Market, in Savannah, Georgia. Dated February 5, 1849. The bill lists a purchase of 12 and 3 pairs of pants for a total cost of $14. The billhead has a printed header that advertises the store's stock of foreign and domestic dry goods at wholesale and retail.

Billhead of B. Altman & Co., importers and manufacturers of fine costumes, ladies' and children's underclothing, and general dry goods, located at 19th Street & Sixth Ave., New York, New York. Dated March 4, 1884. The billhead lists a purchase of items, likely clothing, by R. F. Freuman. It includes a list of item quantities and prices, and a total of the transaction. The billhead is handwritten with elegant cursive. The billhead displays the company's name and address in cursive. It also includes a printed line with the company's industry and services. The billhead features a decorative header.

Invoice from Solms & Fernbach, dealers in tobacco, cigars, perfumery, crockery, glassware, etc. located in the Bank Building, Main Street, Austin, Nevada. Dated March 6, 1866. The billhead lists items purchased by Dunian & Co. The billhead includes the business name, products sold, business address, and decorative Victorian-style lettering.

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".

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 Golding's Cigar Store, located at 54 East Genesee, Syracuse, New York. The card features an illustration of a young girl holding a bouquet of flowers in a vase. Her hands are outstretched, holding the flowers, and she is smiling. She is dressed in a long white dress and her hair is worn in a simple style. The background of the card is green and contains a small flower at the bottom right corner of the card. The illustration is surrounded by text in a decorative font, highlighting the address, Golding's Cigar Store, and the store's location in Syracuse, New York. This card is the fourth and final card in a set of four cards. The back of the card is blank.

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.

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.

This trade card advertises Cohen, Davis & Co.'s Golden Rule Bazaar in Portland, Oregon. The front of the card depicts a bust of a peasant child in costume. The back of the card lists two addresses: 162 First St. and 10-14 Morrison St., and provides more information about the business. It promotes their selection of bronze statuary, fans, parasols, and novelties of all kinds.

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.

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

This billhead is a printed document from I. Epstein & Bro., a dry goods store in Savannah, Georgia, dated April 2, 1892. The billhead shows a detailed list of items purchased, quantities, prices, and a total sum. The buyer name is likely M. J. Sturtevant, but it is difficult to confirm. The billhead displays an illustration of the store building, an ornate Victorian-style letterhead, and a company logo.

Billhead from Guggenheimer & Co., wholesale dealers in staple and fancy dry goods, notions, boots, shoes, hats, carpeting, and trunks, located at 144 Main Street, Lynchburg, Virginia. Dated June 19, 1873. The billhead shows a transaction with Creasey & Bro. The billhead includes the names of the business owners: Max Guggenheimer, Jr., and Maurice Guggenheimer. The document is a form billhead with an ornate header and a handwritten date and amount.

This billhead belongs to J. L. David & Bro., a clothing, furnishings, and hatters business located at 301 and 303 King Street in Charleston, South Carolina. The billhead is dated July 2, 1885, and lists a purchase made by J. D. Cappleman. The item purchased is likely a coat. The billhead features a decorative banner with the name of the business, the address, and a list of services offered. The billhead is printed on light-colored paper with a ruled grid layout. It is filled in by hand with cursive script. The handwritten portion of the billhead is dated June 17, 1885, suggesting a period of time between purchase and payment. The billhead is a good example of a business document from the late 19th century. It provides details about the business, the transaction, and the buyer.

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.

Invoice from J. M. Pearlman, a wholesale and retail dealer in dry goods, clothing, groceries, boots & shoes, hardware, liquors, provisions, tobacco, cigars, &c, &c., located in Ruby City, Idaho Territory, dated September 22, 1865. The invoice lists purchases from G. C. Robins & Styles, likely of various food and liquor items. The billhead has a simple, printed header and includes a detailed itemized list of goods and prices.

Billhead from H. Muhr's Sons, diamond jewelers and watchmakers located at 633 & 635 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, dated February 24, 1881. The billhead also mentions Honig & Schutter.

This trade card advertises Bennison, Liebmann & Co., a dry goods store located at 1157 & 1159 Broadway in Oakland, California. The front of the card features an illustration of an owl perched in a tree, with its wings spread, against a background of an idealized landscape. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Bloom's, a dry goods and fancy goods store in New York City. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of a boy and girl reading a book. The illustration is created in pastel tints and ink. The back of the card provides details about the store's inventory, which includes a wide array of items including women's and children's clothing, lace, and artificial flowers. The card employs over a dozen different fonts in a well-designed layout.

This trade card advertises Ehrichs', a store located at 8th Avenue and 24th Street in New York, New York. The front of the card features an image of a young boy with a playmate on his back. The back of the card provides a full advertisement for the store.

Billhead from Gross & Strauss, importers and retailers of laces, lace goods, embroideries, hosiery, kid gloves, dress trimmings, corsets, and thread store goods, located at No. 46 Winter Street, Boston, Massachusetts. Dated January 1, 1883. The bill indicates a purchase of gloves by Mrs. Crippen. The billhead displays ornate Victorian-style lettering and an illustration of the storefront building.

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 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.

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".

This trade card advertises J. Levy's Largest Stock General Store, located in Augusta, Wisconsin. The front of the card depicts a young girl and boy dressed in costumes. The back of the card is full of advertisements. The tagline 'Always Patronize a Live Merchant' is printed beneath the image, likely a reference to the growing popularity of mail order catalogues, such as the one offered by Aaron Montgomery Ward. [Aaron Montgomery Ward of Chicago started a mail-order business in 1872 by producing catalogues that enabled customers to buy directly from his business. Ward's business model removed the middlemen from the traditional retail system, offering customers lower prices. This trade card speaks to the changes in shopping habits and the rise of mail order catalogues that were challenging small-town merchants.]

This trade card advertises E. J. Levy & Co., a dry goods store located at 213 E. Broad Street, New York. The card features a whimsical illustration of children riding in an egg-shaped hot air balloon, surrounded by clouds. The card's obverse is blank. [E. J. Levy & Co. is listed in the Dry Goods Economist, Volume 66, Issue 4, suggesting the business existed in the late 1880s.]

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.

Billhead from Michels, Friedlander & Co., importers and jobbers of furnishing goods, cutlery, fancy goods, embroideries, Yankee notions, etc. Dated May 22, 1873. The billhead includes the company's address: Nos. 7 and 9 Battery Street, between Bush and Market, San Francisco. This is a receipt from Michels, Friedlander & Co. with a handwritten note stating “OK.” The billhead has a detailed business description, ornate Victorian-style lettering, a printed header, and a gridded section to record purchases.

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.

Invoice from The Great Western Clothing House, located at the Southeast corner of 4th Street and Washington Avenue, Saint Louis, Missouri. Dated July 1, 1868. The invoice lists an item purchased by George Fulton, for the amount of $4.80, likely for clothing items. The business sold Men's & Boy's Clothing and Gents Furnishing Goods. The billhead has a detailed header section with the business name, address, and goods sold. It also contains a decorative design with the business name and location. There are handwritten notations for the amount due, payment, and the date on the billhead.

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.

Invoice from AB. Kirschbaum & Co., clothiers located at 304 Market Street, Philadelphia. Dated March 14, 1877. The bill lists several items purchased by W. B. Hower & Son, located in Burbank, Ohio, including suits, coats, and pants. The billhead features a printed header with a company name and address in clear, bold text, and a handwritten transaction list in cursive script.

Billhead from N. Snellenburg & Co., a men's and boys' clothing store located at 40 & 42 North Third Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The billhead is dated February 11, 1888, and also mentions Honig & Schutter, and Hazleton, Pennsylvania.

This trade card advertises L. Schiff & Co., a dry goods store located on Ferry Street in Newark, New Jersey. The front of the card features two lovebirds perched on a branch, surrounded by lush foliage. The birds are painted in vibrant colors, creating a sense of tropical beauty. The background includes a scenic landscape with a winding path and distant hills. The back of the card contains further advertising for the business, including a listing of their goods and services.

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.

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.

Billhead from Hoffman & Co., Importers and Wholesale Dealers in Fancy Goods, Embroideries, Ribbons, Laces, Millinery Goods, and Ladies’ Furnishing Goods, Dress Trimmings, Hair Nets, Perfumery, and a General Assortment of Small Wares. The bill is dated October 30, 1872, and is addressed to A. Cohn & Co. The bill lists various goods and prices. The billhead is decorated with ornate, hand-drawn lettering and includes the business address and a list of their products and services. It is printed on a standard commercial paper. The billhead features the address “17 and 19 Battery Street, near Bush, San Francisco.”

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.

Trade card advertising Phelps, Dodge & Palmer Boots & Shoes, sold by B. H. Levy & Bro. in Streator, Illinois. Circa 1885.

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.

Billhead from Schoolhouse & Oppenheimer, wholesale and retail dealers in fancy & staple dry goods, clothing, carpets, hats, caps, boots, shoes, etc., located on MAIN STREET. Dated April 4, 1866. The bill is made out to Miss M. Hillman and details a variety of purchases, likely fabrics, and their prices. The bill includes a handwritten balance, totalling $74.16. The billhead features a printed header, ornate lettering, and clear details of the business and transaction.

This trade card advertises Sherman, Samuels & Co., a clothing, clock, and dry goods store located at 132 Bowery, New York City. The front of the card depicts a charming illustration of three women dressed in fashionable attire walking towards a store. The ladies carry packages, suggesting their shopping trip is coming to an end. The front of the card also has the Sherman, Samuels & Co. logo and text listing the store’s offerings - clothing, clocks, dry goods, and credit. The back of the card is fully dedicated to an advertisement for Sherman, Samuels & Co. and lists the store’s offerings in greater detail.

Billhead from Lehman, Richman & Company, manufacturers of clothing and jobbers of woolens located at 86 & 88 Water Street, Cleveland, Ohio. Dated April 12, 1882. The bill lists multiple items, including “One Set” of “Cashmere Oil” and “One Set” of “First Sr. Oil” with listed prices. The bill is addressed to Hower Bros., Burbank, Ohio. The billhead features ornate text, an engraved border, and a small illustration of the company’s storefront. The text at the top indicates “Goods shipped at purchasers risk. No allowance made after goods are cut. No claims allowed unless made within 5 days after receipt of goods.”

This trade card advertises J. Levy & Son, a dry goods merchant located at 1207 Market St. Wheeling, West Virginia. It was published in 1884, and features a large, red fan with roses on the front. The back of the card is filled with advertisements for various products.

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 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).

This trade card advertises Levy & Wolf, located at 317 Main Street, Houston, Texas, and J&T Cousins, a New York-based shoe company. The front of the card features a full-figured Victorian woman in a stylish dress. This image, along with the text, likely advertises the “Boston Shoe Store,” a specialty shop that carried fine shoes for women. The back of the card is blank.

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 Dry Goods and Clothing Store in Oakland, California, at 903 & 905 Broadway. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of children interacting with bugs in a fantasy setting. The children are dressed in colorful clothing and the bugs are realistically depicted. The card is one of a three card set. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card is one of five cards featuring birds and animals that advertise A. Shuman and Company, located at 440 Washington Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The front of the card features a detailed illustration of a cormorant. The back of the card displays a full advertisement, showing two outfits. Each card in the set displays a different set of outfits on the back.

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.

A handwritten billhead for M. Jacobs & Co., General Merchandise, Wholesale and Retail. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, this billhead provides a list of items purchased, likely from a general store, by M. Fowler. The bill includes a detailed list of purchases, dates, and prices, totaling $16.70. The billhead features an ornate border with the business name and address printed at the top.

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.

This trade card advertises Coplin & Cohen, proprietors of The New Baltimore Store in McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a girl holding a basket of flowers, which appear to be a bouquet of daisies. The back of the card displays an advertisement for the store. The background is a yellow and orange color, with a border of pale blue.

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.

Billhead from L. J. Levy & Co., importers and dealers in fancy and staple dry goods, located at 134 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. Dated June 25, 1852. The bill lists the purchase of 'White Cotton Hose' and 'Embroidered Mantilla' by Mrs. Col. Davenport. The billhead features a simple, understated layout with the business name printed at the top.

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. Emanuel Dry Goods located at 1204 South Broadway, St. Louis, Missouri. The card features an image of white flowers and a sunset with the text 'Jos Emmanuel Dry Goods' printed above. The back of the card is blank.

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.].

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 Rosenthal Bros. & Co., a shoe store with locations in Portland, Oregon, and San Francisco, California. The card features a slipper decorated with colorful flowers. This is card two of four in the set. The back of the card is blank.

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

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.

This trade card advertises Samuel Cohen's Shoe Emporium located at 9 North 8th Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a young boy standing with a flower in his hand. The background is a black and white stylized design with a prominent tree. The back of the card is blank.

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.

Invoice from Sutto Brothers, dealers in general dry goods, clothing, and other items, located at the corner of Lackawanna and Penn Aves., Scranton, Pennsylvania. Dated July 31, 1869. The bill likely lists the purchase of an item(s) from the business by the Delaware and Hudson Railway Company. The billhead has a printed header, ornate lettering, and clear details of the business address and transaction. It includes a company logo, the building that housed the business, and a 2-cent revenue stamp, which indicates the potential purchase of items such as stamps, a postal envelope, or a document.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Lansburgh & Bro., a dry goods store located in Washington, D.C. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of a fox jumping to reach grapes in a tower. The tower is surrounded by a vine. The background of the card is a reddish-brown. The card has a light blue border. The back of the card is blank.

Bill from Gans & Klein, importers, manufacturers, and dealers in clothing, boots, California blankets, and hydraulic hose, located in Helena, Montana. Dated January 3, 1872. The bill lists an item purchased by J. H. McKnight & Co., likely from the business's factory in New York City, located at 184 & 186 Church Street. The bill includes a handwritten list of items with their associated prices and sums of money, and provides a company address. The billhead features a hand-drawn logo of the company name with ornate lettering and includes a section with payment terms.

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.

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.

This trade card advertises J.T. Cohen, a boot and shoe retailer located at the southwest corner of Broughton and Barnard Streets in Savannah, Georgia. The card features a hand-drawn illustration of a stylish shoe with a pointed toe and a high heel, suggesting the business specialized in fashionable footwear. The illustration includes a decorative flourish at the bottom of the shoe. The card is in black and white. [J.T. Cohen appears to have run a business in San Francisco, California as well.] The back of this card is blank.

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.

This trade card advertises Simon Levy's, a clothing and men's furnishings store located at 15 Main Street in Flushing, Long Island, New York. The front of the card features a bold and eye-catching design, likely intended to attract customers. The card includes a vibrant depiction of the store's interior, showcasing a variety of clothing items. It may also feature the store's name or logo, prominently displayed for easy recognition. The back of the card is blank, leaving room for additional information or notes.

Billhead for Heavenrich, Hirschberg & Co., manufacturers of youths', boys' & children's clothing, located at 610, 612, & 614 Broadway, corner of Houston Street, New York City. Dated April 25, 1883. The bill is addressed to Mr. J. Brooks of Waterloo, NY and details the purchase of items such as “youth's suits” and “jacket”. It notes the payment terms as “Net” with “note to your own order payable in New York or cash 10 days 2%. The billhead displays a decorative floral border at the top and bottom. The document includes a handwritten note on the top left corner. The bill is well organized and includes information on the business, buyer, date, items purchased, and total amount due.

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.

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 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.

Billhead from Reinhart & Bro., wholesale and retail dealers in staple and fancy dry goods, clothing, boots, shoes, etc. The billhead lists the purchase of several items, such as silk, cotton, and various fabrics, in quantities and prices. The date is not available, but the billhead is dated in the top right corner as 1856 and lists the business address as 1st Street, Third Door from Corner of D, Marysville, California.

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 Weinstock, Lubin & Co., located at 400-412 K Street, Sacramento, California. Dated June 30, 1883. The billhead features a detailed illustration of the company's large department store, which was at the time the largest general retail store on the Pacific Coast. The billhead also includes a statement of account, showing various debit and credit amounts. The billhead is printed in a distinctive Victorian-style font and features ornate text and borders.

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.

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

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.

This trade card advertises the china department of J.B. Martin & Co., located at the corner of West King and Prince Streets in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features an illustration of a Royal Dresden teapot with a small, decorative floral design. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the Ostheimer Brothers, who sold Ch. Guyot suspenders. The front of the card features a black and white image of a man wearing a suit and a hat. The card lists three locations for the company: 917-919 Filbert Street, Philadelphia, PA, 406 Broadway, New York, NY, and the French Section Exposition, Chicago, IL. The card is printed on a cream background with black and red text. There are no images on the back of the card, only more information about the business.

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.

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.

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 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 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 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 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 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 the services of J. K. Bernstein, Eagle House Clothier, located in the Towsley Block in Waterloo, New York. The card is 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 advertising Jacob Finklestein's dry and fancy goods store located at 370 North Main Street, Providence, Rhode Island. The card is circa 1885.

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.

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.

Billhead from Sands Brothers, dealers in wholesale and retail dry goods, fancy goods, hosiery, small wares, and carpets, located at No. 48 Main Street, Helena, Montana. Dated September 1, 1875. The bill lists a purchase of 2½ yds of 'sheeting' for $3.35, likely from J.L. Davis. The billhead has a printed header with ornate lettering, an embossed pattern, and clear details of the business address and transaction.

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.

Bill from Sands Brothers, a wholesale and retail dealer in dry goods, fancy goods, hosiery, small wares, and carpets. Located at No. 48 Main Street, Helena, Montana. Dated December 1, 1875. The bill likely lists the purchase of an item(s) by Davis & Wallace from the business, and includes an itemized list of the transaction. The billhead has a printed header, a decorative logo, and clear details of the business address and transaction.

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 Rosenbloom Brothers, shoe dealers in Providence, Rhode Island. The card notes that Rosenbloom Brothers are the successors to Eben J. Beane. Circa 1885.

Invoice from Kleinschmidt & Bro., wholesale and retail grocers and produce dealers, located at the Masonic Building in Helena, Montana. Dated August 11, 1877. The bill was issued to Davis & Wallace and lists an itemized list of the transaction, including details of costs and freight. The billhead has a printed header, ornate lettering, and a decorative border along the top and bottom of the bill.

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 Jos Mandelbaum, a boot and shoe store located at 20 South Pearl Street, Albany, New York. The card features a simple, typographic design with the business name, 'JOS MANDELBAUM BOOTS SHOES,' prominently displayed in bold, uppercase lettering. The address, '20 South Pearl St. ALBANY NY,' is listed below the business name. The front of the card is white with black text. The back of the card is blank.

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.

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 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."

This trade card advertises Eben & Berckowitz, a boot and shoe store located at the corner of Broome Street and Springfield Avenue in Newark, New Jersey. The front of the card depicts a man in a stockade, standing in a colorful, cartoon-like pose. The illustration appears to be the background of the card. The card has a red border around the outside of the design. The back of the card is blank.

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.

Invoice from A. Maass & Co., wholesale and retail dealers in furniture, bedding, crockery, glassware, cutlery, lamps, mirrors, carpets, silver-plated ware, oil cloth, matting, upholstery goods, etc., located at No. 18 South C Street, Virginia, Nevada. Dated July 15, 1868. The bill lists the purchase of an item(s) from the business by Savage Mill. The billhead is printed with a decorative lithographic image of a parlor setting, with text set in ornate Victorian-style lettering. The bill includes two government revenue stamps.

This trade card advertises Kast's Fine Shoes, a shoe store located at 738 & 740 Market Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a playful illustration of a young sailor boy dropping a pail of water. The back of the card is blank.

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.

This trade card features an Art Nouveau design of a young blond-haired boy, advertising Arthur Kohn. It is a classic trade card with an elegant feel, with a red border and a black and white illustration. The card indicates the store is located at the corner of 2nd and Morrison Streets, Portland, Oregon. The business description indicates that Arthur Kohn offers a variety of clothing items, including clothing, hats, tailoring services, and other general merchandise. The back of the card is blank.

A folding trade card advertising Bronner & Co.'s ready-made and custom clothing for men, youths, boys, and children. Published in New York, New York in 1882, it features illustrations and product information, along with self-measurement instructions. The card showcases late Victorian fashion and the early mail-order business model.

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 is one of four trade cards advertising Lansburgh & Bro., a dry goods store located at 420 and 406 Seventh Street in Washington, D.C. The front of the card depicts a teacher with two clown boys. The back of the card is blank.

This is one of four trade cards for Lansburgh & Bro., a dry goods store located at 420 and 406 Seventh Street in Washington, D.C. The card features an illustration of a female teacher surrounded by two young clown-like boys. One boy has a red hat and a red and yellow striped vest. The other boy has a black hat, a blue jacket, and yellow trousers. The teacher has a red and green checkered dress with a white collar. The illustration suggests a playful, family-friendly atmosphere associated with the store. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises G. Newmayer's Famous Boot & Shoe Store, located at 207 State Street, Schenectady, New York. The card features a red, white, and blue design. The top portion of the card features a patriotic scene with an American flag in the center. The bottom portion of the card has a text box with the business name and address. The back of the card is fully covered with advertisements.

This trade card advertises Isaac Goldsmith, a jeweler and men's furnisher, located at 654 Penn Street in Reading, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a decorative border with stylized floral motifs. The text is set in a bold typeface. The back of the card is blank.

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.

This trade card advertises the J. Solomon Boot & Shoe Store, located at 417 South Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a black and white drawing of a storefront with a sign above it, and a man holding a shoe, with a woman beside him, walking toward the store. There are two men inside the store, and a shoe display case in the window. The back of the card is blank.

Invoice from City of Paris Dry Goods Store, located at the corner of Front and Morrison Streets in Portland, Oregon. The invoice is dated March 17, 1864. The bill lists the purchase of “1 1/2 yd French Merino” and “1/8 Dress Silk” by an individual named Mayer. The total cost of the purchase is $20.75. The billhead features the business name, location, and “Fancy & Staple Dry Goods” in large, bold font.

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.

This trade card advertises the Cataract Clothing House, owned by S. Eiseman & Co., in Sioux Falls, Dakota Territory. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a man wearing a hat and a long coat, standing at a desk with a large pile of boxes in front of him. The caption under the illustration reads 'Ye Shipping Clerk'. The back of the card is blank. The card is a typical example of late 19th-century trade cards, using humor to attract attention to the business.

This trade card advertises Bronner & Co., a clothing store with locations in New York City and Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card features a striking illustration of a mail carrier standing before a large map of Mexico. The map includes details of the Mexican coastline, as well as markings highlighting different geographic regions of Mexico. The mail carrier wears a blue uniform with a hat and carries a mail bag over his shoulder. On the back of the card is the Bronner & Co. advertisement listing the store addresses in New York and Hartford. The back of the card also features the logo of the company with the Bronner name and a small image of an American flag.

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.

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.

Billhead from Friedman & Loveman, a dry goods store located on Broad Street, opposite the Old Bell Tavern, in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Dated June 6, 1871, the bill lists the purchase of 1 hat, 25 shoes, and 12 collars by Frank Gordon. The billhead has a printed header featuring the business name, a detailed description of the store's offerings, and a decorative border. The text is printed in a Victorian-style font.

This trade card advertises Kohn & Steinbach, a men's and boys' clothing store located at the corner of 1st and Morrison in Portland, Oregon. The card indicates they are the successors to J. Kohn. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a man cleaning a hat. He appears to be wiping dust off of a hat with a cloth and looking intently at his work. The card has a red border. The back of the card is blank.

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 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 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 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.

This trade card advertises Schlang Bros., a clothing and dry goods store located at 218-220 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, New York. The front of the card depicts a young girl standing at the beach, wearing a white dress, holding a beach umbrella, with a sandy shore and ocean in the background. The back of the card is filled with text advertising the store's offerings.

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.

Billhead for A. Rachofsky's New York Store located in Central City, Colorado. The bill was written on July 24, 1889. This bill lists the cost of several items purchased by William McLaughlin. Items listed are: 'June 17 - Hat', 'July 4 - To Balian suit for Scott' and 'July 20 - a sale - suspenders.' The business is identified as a dry goods store that also sells fancy goods, millinery, and clothing. The billhead also lists other items for sale, including gents' furnishing goods, hats, capes, shoes, carpets, and Reynolds Bros., Curtis & Wheeler, and Bay State Shoes. It also mentions the business's New York office at 403 Broadway. The billhead is printed on a plain white paper with a simple, elegant design.

This trade card advertises Weinberg's Boots & Shoes, located at 98 South Broadway in Baltimore, Maryland. The front of the card features a decorative illustration of a pair of shoes surrounded by flowers. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the London & Liverpool Clothing House, located at Third Street and Northampton Avenue in South Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a color lithograph depicting two gentlemen. One wears a monocle and carries a cane. The other uses a compass, suggesting an architect. [The business was operated by J. Refowitch, who remained a leading men's clothing store in Bethlehem until the 1940s-1950s. Refowitch was famous for selling the Hickey-Freedman line of clothing.] The back of the card promotes the London & Liverpool Clothing House, advertising 'Ready Made Clothing For Men, Boys and Children In The Bethlehems - Prices Always Right'.

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.

This trade card advertises Greenberg & Cohn's, a retail store located at 121 S. Adams St., Peoria, Illinois. It is labelled “The Star Cheap Store”. The front of the card features an illustration of a girl standing next to a lamb. The back of the card is blank.

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.

This trade card advertises H. Muhr's Sons, jewelers located at 633 & 635 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a planter from the United States standing in front of a $1 bill. The back of the card includes an advertisement.

This trade card advertises H. Muhr's Sons, jewelers located at 633 & 635 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA. The front of the card features a woman standing in front of a display of currency. The text mentions that the woman is from Romania. The back of the card contains an advertisement.

This trade card advertises Hecht Bros. & Co., an installment house that sold furniture, carpets, stoves, and household goods. The business was located at 414 West Baltimore Street. The front of the card features a colorful illustration of a bird perched on a branch, surrounded by autumn leaves. The back of the card includes a full advertisement.

This trade card advertises Heiman Bros., a clothing store located at 1026-1030 Market Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features an illustration of a child sitting on a tree branch with a grasshopper. The illustration is in a cartoon style and has a whimsical feel. The background is a green field, adding to the serene nature of the image. The back of the card includes a full advertisement for the business. This card is one of two in this record. The other card in the record is a single sheet and appears to be a more modern advertising piece, featuring a photo of a model wearing clothing advertised by the store.

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 trade card advertises the jewelry business of R. Goldvogel, located at 357 Grand Street in New York City. The front of the card features an illustration of a group of musicians with a collection of instruments. The musicians are passing a hat to collect money. The card's back is blank.

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 Rosenbloom Bros., a boot and shoe store located at the corner of Salina and Railroad Streets in Syracuse, New York. The card features a white rose on a white background with black text. The back of the card is blank.

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 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. I. Freeman's Clothing Bazaar located at 14, 16 & 18 Asylum Street, Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card depicts a man in Spanish garb, possibly a merchant or a customer. The man is illustrated in sepia tones against a white background. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for the business.

This trade card advertises S. I. Freeman's Clothing Bazaar, located at 14, 16 & 18 Asylum Street, Hartford, CT. The front of the card features a black and white illustration of a woman. The back of the card contains additional advertising information.

This trade card advertises S. I. Freeman's Clothing Bazaar, located at 14, 16, and 18 Asylum Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card features an illustration of children gathered around a jack-in-the-box. The children are dressed in various clothing, possibly indicating the types of clothing sold at the store. The back of the card includes 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 Jos. Suess & Co., Enterprise Boot & Shoe Store, located at 1009 West Lake Street, Chicago, Illinois. The front of the card depicts a young girl holding a large egg and doves. The back of the card is blank.

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

Billhead from D. & A. Oppenheimer, wholesale dealers in staple and fancy dry goods and clothing, located at No. 8 Commerce Street, San Antonio, Texas. Dated January (or June) 30, 1875. The bill lists the purchase of a suit of clothes by an unidentified buyer and includes an itemized list of the transaction. The billhead is printed on a cream-colored paper and features the business name at the top with elegant script. It also includes the details of the business: 'Sign of the 'Big Boot', No. 8 Commerce Street.'

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 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 Abe Steinberg & Bro., a clothing and menswear store located at 184 & 186 Kansas Avenue, Topeka, Kansas. The card features a die-cut image of a boy and a dog, with the business name and address printed below the image. The verso of the card is blank. The card measures approximately 9-1/8 inches tall and 6 inches wide.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This trade card advertises Sondheim's Silks and Dress Goods, located at 168 Lexington Street, Baltimore, Maryland. The front of the card shows a beach scene. It has a red and white border, and a light blue background. The verso is blank.

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 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.

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.

Trade card advertising I. W. Goldberg's Furniture Store, located at 114 Broad Street, Bridgeton, New Jersey. The card features a die-cut design in the shape of an expandable fan, depicting a boy and a dog on a raft with the caption "A Faithful Companion." The card was likely printed circa 1885 by Edmonds Adv. Co.

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.

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.

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.

This trade card advertises Segelbaum Brothers, a dry goods store located at 257 & 259 Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The front of the card features a child standing in a vase filled with flowers. The background includes a cityscape and text promoting the business. 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.