Subject: San Francisco (CA)

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

This trade card advertises E. Essmann's dry goods store in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features an illustration of a rural scene, possibly depicting a farm road and a hay harvest. The back of the card is a full advertisement, and it indicates that foreign languages are spoken. The address of the store is listed as 1022 Market Street, opposite Fifth Street, and 17 Eddy Street, opposite the Tivoli.

This trade card, likely from the late 19th century, advertises Joe Poheim, a San Francisco clothier. The front of the card features the business name in a prominent typeface. The business is located at 203 Montgomery and 724 Market Streets. The card boasts that Poheim sells the 'best fitting clothes in the state'. The back of the card, featuring a full advertisement, provides rules for self-measurement and information about how to receive cloth samples.