Subject: Rochester, New York

Invoice from Beir & Stern, located at 10 State Street, Gould Building in Rochester, New York. Dated March 24, 1862. The billhead shows the purchase of 13 items, with varying prices listed. There is a handwritten signature at the bottom of the billhead. The billhead is handwritten in ink and has a simple design.

Billhead from Geo. L. Stratton & Co., importers, manufacturers, and jobbers of fine stationery, blank books, Russia and calf wallets, photo, auto albums, pictures, etc. and wrapping, manila, and tea papers. Dated January 3, 1876. The bill is made out to H.G. Cohn & Co., Mill St, and lists items purchased, likely paper goods, with prices listed. The billhead includes a decorative, engraved image of a building and ornate lettering.

Billhead from Leseritz & Weinberg, dealers in men's clothing located at 58 Mill Street, Rochester, New York. Dated November 12, 1881. The bill is addressed to M. Brooks, Waterloo, N.Y. The bill is for 1 dozen pearl shirts, 1/2 dozen pair of pants, 1 black bow, and 1/2 sleeves. The bill is handwritten and includes a statement of the total amount owed at the bottom. The billhead is printed on a plain white paper with blue lines and blue printing.

Billhead for Levi & Schwarz, wholesalers and manufacturers of fine clothing, located at 53 & 55 North St. Paul Street, Rochester, New York. Dated August 28, 1885. The bill is for the purchase of clothing from the business by Joseph Brooks, and includes a handwritten, itemized list of the transaction. The billhead is printed with simple but clear details of the transaction. The paper has a printed header with business name, address, and terms of payment.

Billhead of Levi & Schwarz, wholesale dealers and manufacturers of fine clothing, located at 53 & 55 North St., Rochester, New York. Dated October 22, 1885. The bill lists a purchase of goods by Joseph Brooks, of Waterloo, New York. The billhead has a printed header, ornate lettering, and clear details of the business address and transaction.

Invoice from N. Rosenfield, importer and wholesale dealer in foreign and domestic wines, liquors, and cigars, located at No. 7 Atwater St., Rochester, New York. Dated January 2, 1877. The bill lists the purchase of '½ bbl Blue Ridge Bourbon' by John Straub. The billhead includes an image of Rosenfield's distillery and a list of the business's offerings, in ornate Victorian-style lettering. The image has been framed by a thin border.

Invoice from Weinberg, Leiser & Co., manufacturers of youth’s, boys’, and children's clothing, located at No. 35 Mill Street, Rochester, New York. Dated April 6, 1883. The bill is addressed to Joseph Brooks of Waterloo, New York, and includes an itemized list of clothing purchased, including the quantity and price. The billhead displays ornate Victorian-style lettering, featuring a framed header section.

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

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

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

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

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

This trade card advertises E. Steinfeld's clothing store located at 15 East Main Street, Rochester, New York. The front of the card features a comical illustration of two birds perched on a branch, seemingly engaged in conversation. The background shows a row of buildings. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the opening of Rosenblatt, Oaks & Geraghty at 42 State and 13 Mill Streets in Rochester, New York. The front of the card features a depiction of a young boy and girl standing on grass. The back of the card announces the opening date of April 2nd and 3rd. The card is in color.

This trade card features a beautiful, dark-eyed young woman on the front of the card. The woman is dressed in an elegant gown with a large, prominent hat. The front of the card has a decorative border and the business name is printed across the top. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Rosenblatt, Oaks & Geraghty, a dress goods store located at 42 State Street and 13 Mill Streets, Rochester, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of a young boy and a girl gardening. They are both wearing hats, and the boy is holding a watering can while the girl is holding a trowel. The image is one of four on the card. The back of the card announces the store's opening date: April 2nd and 3rd.

This trade card advertises S. Rosenblatt & Co. located at 42 State Street in Rochester, New York. The front of the card features a glass vase overflowing with flowers in shades of pink and yellow. The card is shaped like a taboret, which could have been used as a small stool or stand. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card, shaped like a tambourine, advertises S. Rosenblatt & Co., a business located at 42 State Street, Rochester, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of a tambourine with flowers and a fish bowl inside. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Steinfeld's, a clothing store in Rochester, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of a boy wearing a red cap, holding a drum, and accompanied by a monkey. The boy is standing on a platform. The back of the card is blank.

Trade card depicting a scene of a woman beating a child with a shoe at 176 Seneca Street, near Michigan. The card advertises a 25-cent regular dinner with a menu, available for ladies and gentlemen at a dining hall. The approximate date is circa 1885. The card is part of the O collection (Ms. Coll. 1410, OOS, Box 2, Folder 17).