Subject: San Francisco, California

Billhead from A. B. Elfelt & Co., wholesale clothing and furnishing goods dealers, located at 108 and 110 Samson Street, San Francisco, California. Dated May 31, 1877. The bill lists the purchase of 12 dozen linen blouses by N. S. Trowbridge & Co. for a total of $125.00. The billhead is a printed form, likely purchased from a printing company, with decorative flourishes including a printed company logo, an ornate border, and a company name heading. The bill indicates that the goods were purchased for cash.

Billhead from A. B. Elfelt & Co., wholesale clothing and furnishing goods, located at 108 & 110 Sansome Street, San Francisco. Dated September 22, 1876. The bill lists items, likely clothing, purchased by N. S. Trowbridge & Company. The billhead features a decorative header section with ornate lettering and a company logo. The billhead notes that the business is the ‘Sole Manufacturers for the Pacific Coast of the Patent Champion Overalls’ and the bill is ‘payable in U.S. Gold Coin’. The billhead also lists a corresponding firm in NYC, Elfelt, Levi & Co. at 74 & 76 Thomas Street, New York.

Bill from A. Haas & Co., manufacturers, jobbers, and importers of trunks, valises, and traveling bags. The bill is dated January 20, 1876 and states the buyer as Egerton, Allen & Co. The bill is likely for purchases made at the Cosmopolitan Trunk Store, located at 21 Sansome Street in San Francisco. It has been printed by a lithographer, featuring an image of a variety of luggage.

Billhead for A. Wassermann & Co., importers of goods, located at Nos. 2 and 3 Custom House Block, Sacramento Street, San Francisco. Dated circa early 1860s. This billhead records a purchase by a Mr. S. Levy for multiple items, likely clothing or fabric. The billhead features a printed header and a handwritten transaction list.

Billhead of Ad. Lewis & Co., importers of Havana cigars, located at 310 Sacramento Street, San Francisco. Dated February 6, 1877. The bill is addressed to N.S. Trowbridge & Co., a company that likely sold tobacco and cigars. The billhead displays an ornate header with the company's name and a circular “Bought of” logo. The business is advertising its cigar brands, which include “Bouquet de Tobacco,” “Jockey Club,” and “Several Other Brands.” A handwritten portion of the bill lists “Bouquet” and “Claritas” as types of tobacco, followed by quantities and pricing. The text “Gold” appears at the bottom, indicating that the transaction was likely paid in gold coin.

Invoice from Altschul, Seller & Co., importers and dealers in crockery, china, and glassware, located at 119 Battery Street, near California, San Francisco. Dated July 1, 1884. The bill lists several items purchased by Bliss & Kelsey, including

Statement of Account from Altschul, Seller & Co., importers and dealers in crockery, china, and glassware, located at 119 Battery Street, San Francisco. The statement lists a balance of $33.58 due from Bliss & Kelsey for items purchased on April 17, 1884 and July 18, 1884, and indicates the account was paid. It features simple text and includes a handwritten signature marking payment. The billhead is printed on ruled paper with faint vertical lines.

Bill from Anatole Lobe, a dealer in crockery, glass, china, plated ware, lamps, cutlery, etc., located at 409 Sansome Street, San Francisco, California. Dated July 16, 1877. The bill details a purchase of glass pickle forks, cake plates, teacups, a teapot, and sugar bowls by Salomen D. Schoenfeld. The billhead features a decorative image of a pitcher in the upper left corner.

Invoice from Ash Brothers, wholesale clothing and furnishing goods dealers, located at Nos. 13 and 15 Battery Street, corner Bush, San Francisco. Dated October 18, 1876. The bill was purchased by N. S. Trowbridge & Co., and lists the price for items in U.S. Gold coin, with interest charged on bills after maturity. The billhead also notes that the business has a secondary location at 56 Murray Street, New York. The billhead features a decorative header and ornate lettering, characteristic of late 19th-century commercial documents.

Billhead from Bonestell, Allen & Co., a paper warehouse located at Nos. 413 and 415 Sansome Street, San Francisco. Dated July 20, 1882. The billhead features a printed illustration of the company's building and a note stating that all bills not paid at maturity are subject to a sight draft. The billhead indicates that it was purchased by Adolph Sutro.

Invoice from Buckingham & Hecht, manufacturers of the EXTRA QUALITY California Boots & Shoes, located at 104 & 106 Sansome Street, San Francisco. Dated August 7, 1872. The bill lists a transaction for 12 pairs of ‘Child’s Kid for Babe’ at $16.50 each, 6 pairs of ‘Miss’ at $9.75 each, and 4 pairs of ‘Men’ at $9.00 each for a total of $35.25. The billhead has a printed header, ornate lettering, and clear details of the business address and transaction.

Invoice from Castle Brothers, wholesale grocers, located at 213 & 215 Front Street, San Francisco. Dated December 1, 1876. The billhead features a header with the business name and address printed in bold, and the buyer's name, N.S. Trowbridge & Co., is handwritten at the top of the page. The bill lists a series of items and their prices, totaling 116.64. The billhead notes that payment is payable in gold coin, and silver is received at its market value only.

Invoice from Castle Brothers, wholesale grocers located at 213 & 215 Front Street, San Francisco, California. Dated October 19, 1876, the bill is addressed to N. S. Trowbridge & Co. and details the purchase of 25 bags dried peaches, 50 bags apples, and 20 bags pears for a total of $492.61. The billhead has a printed header, simple lettering, and a columnar format, with each item listed and its quantity, price, and total cost. The bottom of the billhead mentions that payments should be in gold coin, or silver will be received at its market value.

Invoice from Cerf, Schloss & Company, manufacturers' agents for lamps and stoves, located at 119 Battery Street, San Francisco. Dated August 10, 1886, and indicates a purchase by the Virginia & Truckee Railroad, Carson City, Nevada. The billhead includes an itemized list of the transaction. The billhead has a printed header and decorative elements, such as a company logo for electric lamps and stoves.

Invoice from Chas. Glaser & Co., importers and jobbers of staple and fancy dry goods, hosiery, and Yankee notions, located at 207 Battery Street, San Francisco, California. Dated March 27, 1866. The bill is addressed to Cohen & Co. and lists a transaction of four separate items. This is an example of a bill from a textile merchant, showing the type of items sold and the prices of materials. The billhead includes a framed header section with bold lettering and details about the business, as well as a note that goods are received by every steamer.

Invoice from Code, Elfelt & Co., manufacturers of jams, jellies, pickles, preserves, ketchups, sauces, and canned goods of every description, located in San Francisco. The bill was sold to A. W. Holter and Bro., in Helena, Montana. Dated July 11, 1874. The invoice lists a variety of items such as 'Grape. Pick.', 'Pea. Soup', 'Lemon. Syrup', and 'Tomatoes'. Each item has an associated quantity and price. The billhead displays the company's name with ornate, Victorian-style lettering, and it includes decorative borders and a framed header section.

Invoice from Code, Elfelt & Co., manufacturers of jams, jellies, pickles, preserves, ketchups, sauces, and canned goods, located in San Francisco. Dated July 27, 1877. The bill lists items sold to N.S. Trowbridge & Co. in Tybo, Nevada. The invoice includes a detailed itemized list of the transaction, quantities, prices, and a total amount due of $334.17. It also includes the business's address at 314 Washington Street, the note 'Removed to' and 'Manufacturing Establishment' along with the address of 619, 621, and 623 Front St. The billhead has a printed header, ornate lettering, and details of the business address and transaction.

Billhead - September 7, 1877, from San Francisco merchant CODE, ELFELT & CO. ,MANUFACTURERS OF Jams, Jellies, Pickles, Preserves, Ketchups, Sauces and Canned Goods OF EVERY DESCRIPTION... Offices and Salesroom, 314 Washington Street. Manufacturing Establishment, 125, 127 & 129 Main St.... The receipt is for items sold to N.S. Trowbridge & Co. in Tybo, Nevada in the amount of $246.05, including 20 gallons of tomatoes and 20 gallons of pie fruit. The billhead is printed on light blue paper and has a decorative border around the header section. It also features a small company logo at the top of the page.

Billhead & Envelope - D Block company in San Francisco, Ca. selling trunks, valises Ladies and Gents Traveling Satchels. Location is an overstamp for the address of 107 Sansome Street in S.F..The printed address is 163 First Street in Portland, Oregon and notes the factory at Guerrere Street in S.F....great litho of trunk both on BH and envelope.

Billhead from Diamant, Berliner & Co., manufacturers of boys' clothing located at No. 4 Battery Street, near Market, San Francisco, California. The bill is dated May 11, 1872, and lists purchases from the business by A. Cohen & Co. The billhead has ornate Victorian-style lettering, a company logo, and is printed on quality paper. The transaction is detailed with a list of items and their corresponding prices. The total price is listed as $74.25.

Billhead from Edmund Marks & Co., wholesale grocers located at 225 & 227 Front Street, corner of Sacramento, San Francisco. Dated June 19, 1867. The bill was issued to Mr. S. Adams and includes a revenue stamp. The billhead includes a printed header, an invoice table, and a note specifying the business’s terms of payment.

Invoice from Einstein Bros. & Co., importers and manufacturers of boots and shoes, and dealers in leather, located at 29th and 31 Battery St, San Francisco, California. Dated October 24, 1873. The invoice lists a purchase of several items, such as '2 pair Calf Dress Boots,' '1 pair Gents Calf Dress Boots,' '1 pair Ladies Boots,' '1 pair Kid Boots,' '1 pair Kid Boots' & '1 pair Leather Boots', at different prices. The billhead features an ornate Victorian-style lettering. Decorative elements include a company logo and business address at the top.

A billhead issued by Engelbrecht & Levy, importers and dealers in cigars and tobacco, located at 312 and 314 Front Street, San Francisco, California. Dated January 26, 1872. The bill lists multiple purchases of cigars and tobacco, including quantities and prices. The billhead features the company's name in a decorative, large font. The heading boasts, 'Pioneer Cigar Manufactory - The Largest on the Pacific Coast.'

Invoice from Esberg, Bachman & Co., importers of cigars and tobacco, located at 207, 209, & 211 Battery Street, San Francisco, California. Dated April 3, 1877. The bill lists the purchase of an item(s) by N.S. Trowbridge & Co., and includes an itemized list of the transaction. The billhead has a printed header, ornate lettering, and clear details of the business address and transaction. The bill is payable in U.S. Gold Coin.

Invoice from Esberg, Bachman & Co., importers of cigars and tobacco located at 207, 209, and 211 Battery Street, San Francisco, California. Dated May 3, 1877. The bill lists the purchase of an item(s) from the business by N. S. Trowbridge & Co., likely cigars or tobacco. The billhead is written in a clear script.

Billhead from Eureka Manufacturing Co., located at Julian Street, San Jose, California. The billhead is dated May 13, 1876 and is addressed to J. C. Meussdorffer & Bros., located in San Francisco. The billhead contains a list of items purchased. The transaction is marked as “Exp. at once” and the billhead is signed by the business owner as “Eureka Mfg. Co.”

Invoice from Falkenstein & Co., importers and dealers in cigars and tobacco, located at the northeast corner of Battery and Sacramento Streets, San Francisco. Dated December 21, 1875. The bill lists a sale of 11,300 cigars to L. M. Jacobs & Co., located in Tucson, Arizona Territory, for a total of $158.20. The bill is marked 'Cash', and the billhead displays a decorative framed border and a company logo with the letter 'J' in a diamond.

Invoice from Fechheimer & Steele, manufacturers of trunks, valises, and traveling bags. Located at 109 Battery Street, San Francisco, California. Dated October 27, 1881. The bill lists a purchase of several items, including “Trunk, “Valise”, and “Sheep Skins”. The billhead features an ornate Victorian-style logo in the top right corner, featuring a circular graphic with the words “Bought of”.

An invoice from Feigenbaum & Co., importers and manufacturers of toys, fancy goods, notions, and cutlery, located at 120 to 126 Sansome Street between Pine and Bush in San Francisco. Dated October 19, 1876, the invoice is for a sale to a customer. The invoice lists multiple purchased items, including “Knipto Kuf,” “Back Furres Suf,” “Triefco,” “Phoeno,” “Phease Eal,” “Mershaum pipestewles,” “Tabac,” “Tabic slate pencils,” and “Knives.” The invoice is written on a printed form with ruled lines for recording the items and totals. There is a printed header that highlights the company name in a decorative font with multiple lines of text listing the products sold. It also notes that goods are sold for U.S. Gold Coin and Silver is taken at current rate of discount.

Statement of account sent from Fleishman, Sichel & Co., located at 37 and 39 Battery Street, San Francisco, to S. Marks & Co. in Roseburg, Oregon. Dated December 19, 1877. The billhead includes an itemized list of purchases made by S. Marks & Co., detailing the dates, quantities, and prices of various transactions. The billhead is printed with vertical lines and a decorative header.

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

Billhead from Frankenthal & Co., dealers in fancy goods and Yankee notions. Located at the southwest corner of Battery and California Streets, San Francisco, the business is also listed as importing cutlery, pipes, musical instruments, perfumery, playing cards, and Yankee notions. This billhead, dated April 27, 1877, includes a list of purchases, likely of goods sold by Frankenthal & Co. It specifies that the bill is for gold coin, with silver taken at the current rate of discount. This billhead displays a simple style with some handwritten text on the image. The billhead shows ornate Victorian-style lettering.

Invoice from Frankenthal, Bachman & Co., importers and jobbers of fancy goods and Yankee notions, located at the southwest corner of Battery and California Streets, San Francisco. Dated November 7, 1881. The billhead lists the purchase of items, likely fancy goods and notions, by Sarles & Weiderman. The bill also includes an itemized list of the purchased items. The billhead has a printed header, ornate lettering, and clear details of the business address and transaction. The billhead is stamped with a red stamp on the bottom right corner with the text “Sarles & Weidemann, Nov. 10, 1881, Gonzales, Cal.

Billhead from Godchaux Bros. & Co., importers of French, English and German dry goods, located at 100 Battery Street, San Francisco. Dated April 17, 1877. The bill likely lists the purchase of an item(s) from the business by N. S. Trowbridge, and includes an itemized list of the transaction with detailed prices. The billhead has a printed header, ornate lettering, and clear details of the business address and transaction. The billhead also indicates that the business is located at 109 Battery Street, San Francisco, CA.

Billhead from Godchaux Bros. & Co., importers of French, English and German Dry Goods, located at 109 Battery Street, San Francisco. The billhead includes addresses for branches in New York and Paris. The business is listed as payable in U.S. Gold Coin. Dated March 8, 1877, the bill is addressed to N.S. Trowbridge & Co., likely a buyer of goods from Godchaux Bros. & Co. The billhead includes a detailed header with decorative elements.

Invoice from Greenebaum & Co., auctioneers located at 115 & 117 Bush Street, San Francisco. Dated November 15, 1876. The invoice lists several items purchased by R. Cohen, including the quantities and total cost, and states that the total cost is payable in US gold coin. The billhead features ornate lettering and a decorative header.

Billhead from Greenzweig & Lyons, wholesale dealers in diamonds, watches, jewelry, and silverware. The business is located at 122 and 124 Sansome Street, San Francisco, California. Dated November 11, 1885, the bill was issued to J. C. Young of Taylorsville, California. The billhead features a handwritten header section. A printed statement at the bottom of the billhead reads, 'All Claims must be made within Five days after receipt of goods, NO GOODS TAKEN BACK.'

Invoice from H. Cohn & Co., importers and jobbers in clothing, furnishing goods, hats, and other items, located at No. 7 Custom House Block, 413 & 415 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, California. Dated June 9, 1864. The bill likely lists the purchase of numerous items of clothing, including overalls, shirts, jumpers, suspenders, gloves, pants, suits, socks, and a duster, totaling $546. The billhead displays a printed header, a handwritten list of items, and a ship illustration. It also mentions their NYC office: H Cohn & Co., manufacturers of clothing, located at 46 & 48 Barclay St, NYC.

Billhead - 2/1/1888 ...622 & 624 Market Street, San Francisco... H. F. Gabel Mens Outfitters & Shirt Maker..excellent Illustrated Pants Store. The bill lists a quantity of shirts for a customer named M.D. Mokware, with a price of $2.25. The billhead includes a drawing of the store's exterior. The store's name and address are listed at the top of the billhead, and include information about the types of clothing and services offered.

Billhead for Haas Brothers, importers and wholesale grocers located at 100 & 102 California Street, San Francisco, California. Dated August 15, 1877. The bill lists an item purchased, likely groceries or a

Billhead of Haas Brothers, Importers and Wholesale Grocers, located at 100 & 102 California Street, San Francisco, California. Dated January 25, 1877. The billhead includes an invoice for goods, with the buyer listed as N.S. Trowbridge & Co., with an address of 99 Pearl Street in New York City. The billhead contains a list of items purchased, including a description of the quantities and prices. Terms of payment are listed as Payable in U.S. Gold Coin. The billhead is printed in a traditional Victorian style with bold lettering and decorative elements.

Billhead from Haas Brothers, importers and wholesale grocers, located at 100 & 102 California Street, San Francisco, California, dated September 26, 1876. The billhead lists a purchase of 1/16 assorted coconut by N. S. Trowbridge & Co. of San Francisco. It notes that the buyer's office is located at 99 Pearl Street, New York. Payment is to be made in U.S. gold coin. The billhead has a printed header, ornate lettering, and clear details of the business address and transaction.

Invoice from Hall & Lachman, importers and dealers in carpets, oil cloths, and curtain goods, located at 116 Sutter Street, San Francisco. Dated September 7, 1876. The bill lists an item purchased by Mr. Cohen for Consolidated Mining Company. The billhead features the business name printed in large, decorative lettering, and the business’s address is included along with a list of services. The business’s name, Hall & Lachman, is printed with a decorative border around the business’s name and a framed image of a curtain at the top left of the billhead.

Invoice from Hall & Lachman, dealers in carpets, oil cloths, and curtain goods, located at 232 Bush Street, San Francisco, California. Dated September 9, 1875. The bill is addressed to John E. Mason and includes a handwritten notation of the transaction. The business's previous location at 116 Sutter Street is also included in the header. The billhead features a simple design, with a single line of text in the upper right corner.

Billhead from Hecht Bros & Co., wholesalers of boots, shoes, and leather. The billhead is dated July 6, 1880, and lists the buyer as Sarles & Weiderman. The billhead includes an itemized list of the transaction, with details of the items purchased, quantities, prices, and amounts. It also includes a note for freight. Hecht Bros & Co. also list a sales office at 107 Pearl Street, Boston, Mass. and a factory under the name Buckingham & Hecht @ N.W. Cor. of Haight & Gough Sts, San Francisco. The billhead is printed with a decorative header section in ornate script.

Billhead for Helbing & Straus, importers and dealers in crockery, glass, and china ware. The business is located at Nos. 102 & 104 Battery Street, cor. Pine, San Francisco, California. The date of the billhead is June 29, 1875. The billhead has a printed header with an illustration of a large silver pitcher. The header also includes the business name, address, and a statement about no allowance for breakage.

Billhead of Heynemann & Co., importers and jobbers of British, French, German, and Domestic dry goods, carpets, etc., located at No. 5 Sansome Street, near Market, San Francisco. Dated April 23, 1877. The bill records a sale to N. S. Trowbridge & Company of Tybo, Nevada. The bill lists numerous items and their quantities, prices, and total cost in US Gold Coin. The billhead has ornate lettering and a framed header section.

Billhead from Heynemann & Co., importers and jobbers of British, French, German and Domestic Dry Goods, Carpets, and other items, located at No. 5 Sansome Street, near Market, San Francisco, California. Dated January 4, 1877. The billhead lists two items purchased, likely 2 1/4 comforters, by N. S. Trowbridge & Co., and indicates an amount owed of $2.50. The billhead features a printed header, with a decorative border surrounding the business information. It is printed in a Victorian-style script, with decorative embellishments to the lettering.

Invoice from Hoffman & Co., Importers and Wholesale Dealers in Fancy Goods, Embroideries, Ribbons, Laces, Millinery and White Goods, located at Nos. 17 and 19 Battery Street, near Bush, San Francisco. Dated May 31, 1877. The bill lists purchases of various goods by N. S. Trowbridge & Co., likely for their business in Tybo, Nevada. The transaction is likely for the purchase of ribbon and other related goods. The billhead is printed in ornate Victorian-style lettering and includes a detailed header that summarizes the business's offerings.

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.”

Invoice from Hoffman & Co., importers and wholesale dealers in fancy goods, embroideries, ribbons, laces, millinery, and white goods, located at No. 17 and 19 Battery Street, near Bush Street, San Francisco, California. Dated September 21, 1876. The bill lists a purchase of 28 1/2 yard pearl buttons likely for a garment from N. S. Trowbridge & Co., located in Tybo, Nevada. The billhead displays a company logo, ornate lettering, and decorative elements including a framed header section with the business name.

Invoice from Holbrook, Merrill & Stetson, dealers in stoves and metals located at the corner of Market and Beale streets, San Francisco, California. Dated December 13, 1882. The bill is for a large purchase of hardware items by Bird & Dinkelspiel in Birds Landing, California, totaling $39.78. The billhead includes an image of the business storefront and lists an office in New York City at 99 Pearl St.

Billhead from Honig & Alexander, manufacturers of men's furnishing goods, duck and denim wear, and importers of domestic goods, knitted underwear, and hosiery. Located at 109 Battery Street, San Francisco, California. The billhead is dated August 28, 1882, and notes a purchase by Sarles & Weiderman. The bill is an invoice or a statement of account. It is likely for the purchase of clothing or textile goods. The billhead includes a small logo in the top right corner, and the business name is in bold font.

Billhead for Ira Barker Dalziel, D.V., a veterinary dentist located at 605 Golden Gate Avenue in San Francisco. Dated September 1, 1896. This bill lists services rendered to A. Sutro for the Saddle Horse. The billhead features a printed horse's head at the top, and the business name is printed in a bold, decorative typeface. Office hours and the telephone number are listed on the billhead.

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

Billhead for J. Baum & Co., manufacturers and importers of men's, youth's, and boys' clothing, furnishing goods, etc. The company is located at 9 and 11 Sansome Street, San Francisco, California, and 68 Thomas Street, New York. The billhead lists an item purchased by J. C. Young, likely for clothing or other men's apparel. The billhead lists an itemized list of the transaction, which shows amounts and totals. The billhead is printed on lined paper, with a header section listing the business name, address, and a small logo with the words 'Sole Agents - Manufacturers of Shriek's Duplex Pantaloon Pocket'.

Invoice from J. W. Davidson & Co., importers of foreign and domestic dry goods, located at 101 & 103 Kearny St., San Francisco. Dated September 28, 1875. The billhead features a large, detailed illustration of the

Billhead from J. W. Davidson & Co., importers of foreign & domestic dry goods, located at 101 & 103 Kearny St, NW Cor. Post, San Francisco. The bill lists items purchased by R. G. By & Lee, with a total of $711.1/4. The billhead features an image of a building labeled “The White House” with the date 1870 above the entrance, indicating it is an establishment of the J. W. Davidson & Co. The billhead includes ornate lettering and a decorative border surrounding the company name and address.

Invoice from Jacob Schreiber, an importer of live geese feathers, furniture springs, curled hair, and other related products. Located at Nos. 121 and 123 Sansome St., between Pine and Bush, San Francisco. Dated May 5, 1869. The bill lists 1 dozen “Ruby pillows” and 6 lbs. of “L. & S. Feathers” purchased by A. Cohn & Co., D'ville. The billhead displays an ornate logo featuring a four-poster bed with a couple in bed. The bill mentions that payments are payable in gold at par.

Billhead for John Rosenfeld, a coal dealer located at the corner of Spear and Folsom Streets in San Francisco. Dated January 21, 1865. The bill shows a record of purchases from John Rosenfeld by the Merrimac (Steam Tug), with a list of dates and corresponding costs. The billhead has a printed header with ornate lettering and includes the business address.

Billhead of Jonas Schoenfeld, importer and dealer in leaf tobacco and cigars, located at Nos. 423 and 425 Jackson Street, San Francisco, California. Dated June 26, 1878. The bill lists a purchase of 4000 “Sumariz” and 4000 “Ecbillas,” with corresponding prices. The billhead features ornate lettering, a company logo, and a decorative line underneath the business name.

Bill from Kahn Bro's. Bine & Co., importers, located at 25 & 27 Battery Street, San Francisco, California. Dated April 28, 1886. The invoice is for a purchase made by Rosenberg Bros., Nevada City, Cal. The invoice includes handwritten details of the purchased items, likely fabrics or ribbons, including quantities, prices, and a total amount. The billhead features ornate Victorian-style lettering. The document is also adorned with ornate frames and decorative elements, such as company logos and seals.

Billhead from Kullman & Armer, importers and dealers in cigars and tobacco, located at 306-308 Sacramento Street, San Francisco. Dated April 17, 1877. The billhead includes a handwritten note indicating that the purchase was made by N. S. Trowbridge & Co. and the amount of the transaction. The billhead has a printed header with decorative elements, including an oval border with a company logo and a handwritten signature in the upper right corner.

Invoice from L. & E. Wertheimer, importers of and dealers in cigars and tobacco, located at Nos. 300, 302, 304, and 306 Front Street, corner Sacramento, San Francisco, California. Dated July 29, 1875. The bill lists the purchase of an unspecified number of cigars by Mrs. W. S. Strawbridge. The billhead is printed in red ink on white paper. The business name, address, and business type are printed in bold and framed.

Invoice from L. Feldmann & Co., importers and wholesalers of wood and willow ware, located at 220 & 222 Front Street, San Francisco, California. Dated January 31, 1893. The bill includes an itemized list of items purchased, most likely for the Utica Mining Co. in San Francisco. The billhead features a printed header and includes details of the business, address, and transaction. It also notes that the company has branch offices in Melbourne, Australia; Sydney, Australia; and Portland, Oregon.

Invoice from L. Siebenhauer & Co., manufacturers of Havana and Domestic Cigars, located at the corner of Sacramento and Battery Streets, San Francisco, California. Dated November 19, 1879. The bill is likely for a purchase of cigars by E. R. Dodge in Eureka, California. The billhead features a printed header with bold lettering and details the company's address and business. The bill also includes a check mark indicating payment.

Invoice from Lachman and Jacobi, San Francisco, California, for an overcharge on an shipment from to on the Union Pacific Railway Co. The invoice contains a detailed list of shipment details: a quantity of barrels, weights, and amounts. Dated August 8, 1890. This billhead contains a stamp, the business name, and handwritten signatures.

Billhead for Levi Strauss & Co., Importers of Dry Goods and Sole Manufacturers of Patent Riveted Clothing, located at 14 & 16 Battery Street, San Francisco, California. Dated March 18, 1885. The bill lists a variety of items purchased by Rosenberg Bros. in Nevada City, California, likely for a retail store. The billhead features a detailed company logo with an ornate font and a description of the business's main products and services.

A three-page price list for watch movements and cases from LEVISON BROS. jewelry store. The price list is printed on all sides, with a large lithograph of the store on the front. The price list is in booklet form and lists prices for American, National (Elgin), and Howard watch movements and cases. The billhead mentions gold cases and silver cases for Howard movements, the different types of cases and their prices. It includes details such as the size of the case, the type of metal, and whether the case is plain, key-winding, or stem-winding.

An invoice from Liebes Bros. & Co. for Trowbridge & Co. dated April 25, 1877. Liebes Bros. & Co. imported leaf tobacco and manufactured cigars, and was located at 320 Battery St., San Francisco. The billhead includes handwritten entries for items purchased, quantities, prices, and the total cost. It also features a decorative border, a company logo, and a statement that “Terms Cash, Payable in U.S. Gold Coin.”

Invoice from Louis Kline & Co., a jobber of men's, boys', and ladies' hats, located at 110 Bush Street, San Francisco, California. Dated October 30, 1877. The bill includes an itemized list of hats purchased by J. C. Young. The billhead is printed on thin paper with handwritten entries for the itemized list.

Billhead from M. Bettman, manufacturer of Chemical Olive, Family and Castile Soap, located at 311 Commercial Street, San Francisco, dated November 24, 1876. The billhead lists a purchase of 200 dozen soap from M. Bettman by N. S. Trowbridge & Co. The billhead is simply printed with the business information and a basic table for listing the transaction.

Billhead from M. D. Levenson, a direct importer of sponges, chamois skins and brushes, cutlery, druggist's sundries, feather dusters, etc., located at 114 Sutter Street, San Francisco, California. Dated October 10, 1889. The billhead is a record of a transaction between M. D. Levenson and J. W. Ferguson. The billhead features a handwritten header and the business name in ornate lettering.

Billhead from M. Hyman & Co., importers and manufacturers of youths', boys', and children's clothing, located at 120 Sansome Street, San Francisco. Dated June 10, 1887. The bill lists an item purchased, likely clothing, by D. P. Brown & Co. The billhead has printed and handwritten details of the transaction, printed details of the business address, and is printed on a standard grid for recording transactions. It has a hand-written signature of M. Hyman. The billhead also lists A. Stiner and A. Goodkind as company officers.

Invoice from M. J. Isaacs & Co., importers and manufacturers of men's and boys' clothing and gents' furnishing goods. Dated December 16, 1876. The bill indicates a purchase made by N. S. Trowbridge & Co., and lists an item with a price of $2.70. The billhead contains details of the business, such as their address on Market Street and their branch location in New York. The billhead uses ornate lettering and a decorative, framed header section.

Invoice from M. Morgenthau, an Importer and Wholesale Dealer in Gentlemen's Furnishing Goods, located at 108 Bush Street, near Battery in San Francisco, California. Dated October 5, 1874. The bill is for a purchase of 5 bales of “bric flurncing,” at a price of 2.50 per yard. The total cost is 1306.87. The billhead features an ornate border, a prominent company logo, and details of the business's address and transaction.

Invoice from Mendelsohn & Co., manufacturers and wholesale dealers in shirts, undershirts, and drawers, located at 202 Bush Street, corner Sansome (upstairs), San Francisco. Dated June 7, 1877. The bill likely lists the purchase of items by N.S. Trowbridge & Co., possibly shirts and drawers, from Mendelsohn & Co. The total amount of the transaction is $7.68. The billhead includes an ornate header with the business name, address, and products. It also features a decorative anchor trademark and a statement about payments in gold coin.

Invoice from Mendelsohn & Co., manufacturers and wholesale dealers in shirts, undershirts, and drawers, located at 202 Bush Street, corner Sansome (up-stairs), San Francisco, California. Dated September 22, 1876. The invoice indicates that N. S. Trowbridge & Co. purchased 5 doz. “Scotch” Shirts, 2 doz. “Cricket Shirts,” and 1 doz. “Undershirts.” The billhead contains a company logo, featuring an anchor with the text “Anchor Shirts Factory,” printed in a bold, black typeface. The billhead includes details such as the business’s address and the date, and specifies that payment is to be made in U.S. gold coins. The invoice is written on lined paper with a decorative purple border at the top.

An invoice from N. Goodman & Sons, a general merchandise store based in San Francisco, California. Dated October 20, 1890, it lists several purchases, likely of dry goods, made by E. L. Rector from Gervais, Oregon. The total amount due for the purchases was $401.29. The billhead features a decorative logo with a scroll, a star, and an arrow.

Invoice from Neustadter Bros., importers of gentlemen's furnishing goods, located at the corner of Pine and Sansome Streets, San Francisco. Dated March 11, 1889. The bill lists items purchased by Babeven & Co., likely for a clothing store, and includes a detailed itemized list and a summation of the price. The bill was likely paid within a 4-month timeframe. The billhead features a decorative logo and ornate lettering.

This billhead documents a transaction from Newbauer & Co. for the sale of 50 tins of 250gr EXTRA-SIZE TELEGRAPH AND METROPOLITAN MATCHES to Messrs Wadhams & Elliott, dated October 24, 1884, in San Francisco. The document features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name, a decorative box around the word 'MATCHES,' and includes the text 'Importers and Sole Agents' with a list of other company affiliations. It also bears a large blue circular ink stamp and a purple 'DUPLICATE' stamp.

Invoice for P. Berwin & Brother, importers of hats and caps, located at No. 106 Battery Street, San Francisco. The bill is dated November 22, 1876. The invoice includes an itemized list with detailed descriptions of the hats and caps purchased by N. S. Trowbridge & Company, with the quantity and price of each item. The billhead features an ornate and decorative Victorian-style font, with a framed header section that includes the business name and address. The billhead also includes a printed company logo, which features the business name and a crown. The bill indicates that payment is accepted in U.S. Gold Coin, which is typical for business transactions in this period. In addition, the business name is listed in a smaller font at the top of the bill with an address in New York City.

Invoice from P. D. Code & Co., manufacturers of Jams, Jellies, Pickles, Preserves, Ketchups, Sauces, and Canned Goods of Every Description, located at 616 & 618 Front Street, San Francisco. Dated May 5, 1873. The bill lists items purchased by C. J. King, likely for a restaurant or grocery store, and includes itemized lists, prices, and total amount due. The billhead features a framed header section with an elegant and ornate script for the business name, along with the details of business operations: Manufacturing at 621 & 623 Front Street and Packing at 117, 119 & 121 Clark Street. There is also a handwritten notation of “Elfelt” below the printed “Code” business name.

Invoice from Porter, Slessinger & Co., importers and manufacturers of boots and shoes located at 7 & 9 Battery Street, San Francisco, California. Dated November 12, 1885, the bill lists several purchases for J. C. Young, including “Top Moose Farmers Boots,” “Lad’s Baby Button Boots,” and “Child’s Boots Buttons Spy ½.” The bill also lists a total of $33.50. The company logo is featured in the top left corner, and decorative elements include ornate lettering and a detailed border.

Billhead from Queen of Queens Cigars, a cigar manufacturer in San Francisco. The bill, dated April 11, 1892, was issued to D. J. Hills and lists the purchase of 200 Cuban cigars. The billhead features a stylized cigar image, a bold font, and the address of the factory and office. The billhead states that it is payable in San Francisco.

Invoice from Ralph Moss & Co., sellers of staple and fancy dry goods, millinery goods, embroideries, etc., located at 207 Battery Street, (up stairs), San Francisco, California. The bill is dated March 23, 1866, and is payable in US Gold coin. The bill was likely sold to A. Cohen and lists a long list of goods and services including silk, taffeta, buttons, and thread. Some prices are listed, but the total price is not. This invoice includes a handwritten list on both sides.

Statement of Account from Rosenbaum & Einstein, located at the southeast corner of Clay and Battery Streets in San Francisco. Dated February 14, 1876. The billhead is addressed to E. Walker in Carson City, Nevada. The bill mentions a bill rendered for $80.00.

Invoice from S. B. Dinkelspiel & Co., importers of watches, diamonds, jewelry, etc., located at 120 Sutter Street, San Francisco, between Montgomery and Kearny. Dated December 17, 1887. The bill lists a purchase of a ring and other items from the business by D. P. Brown & Co. The bill is for a ring, old gold, and other items with totals and descriptions. The billhead is decorated with a printed header and an elegant script font.

Billhead for S. Bachman & Co., importers and jobbers of cigars and tobacco, located at the Northeast Corner of Pine and Battery Streets, San Francisco, California. The billhead is addressed to George H. N. Luhrs in Phoenix, Arizona and is undated. It lists various brands of cigars and tobacco sold by the company and features the company's logo with a list of various brands of cigars and tobacco that they represent, including “Flor de Vallens,” “La Estrella,” “La Harmonia,” “Dill's Leo,” “Hardgrove's Peach,” and “J.B. Pace Tobacco Co.” The document also notes terms and conditions of payment, including 3% off for cash in 30 days, with the general terms being 30 days.

Invoice from S. Haas & Co., importers of clothing, gents' furnishing goods, and other items, located at 223 Montgomery St, San Francisco. Dated January 20, 1866. The bill likely lists the purchase of an item(s) from the business by Feldbush & Co., and includes an itemized list of the transaction. The billhead has a printed header, ornate lettering, and clear details of the business address and transaction. The billhead also notes the business's branches in Nevada, California.

Billhead from S. W. Rosenstock & Co., Manufacturers and Importers of Boots and Shoes. Dated October 2, 1872, for a purchase of boots and shoes from S. W. Rosenstock & Co. by A. Cohn & Co. The billhead is written in blue ink and includes an itemized list of the transaction. The billhead is printed in a Victorian style with intricate lettering and includes the business name in bold lettering.

Invoice from S. W. Rosenstock & Co., manufacturers and importers of boots and shoes, located at 32 & 34 Sansome St., cor. Bush., San Francisco. Dated July 17, 1877. The bill lists several items purchased by N. S. Trowbridge & Company, likely for boots or shoes, including 'Ladies Back Strap Buck' and 'Child's Shoes.' The transaction total is $4.85. The billhead displays ornate lettering, includes a header section, and has a clearly defined list of items and prices. It also includes a section for the buyer to sign the bill.

Billhead from S.W. Rosenstock & Co., manufacturers and importers of boots and shoes, located at 32 & 34 Sansome St., San Francisco. Dated July 5, 1877. The billhead indicates the business is a sole agent for the National Guaranteed Rubber Boots. It lists the buyer as N.S. Trowbridge & Co., and details the items purchased: 5,000 pairs of shoes for $2,250.00. The billhead displays ornate Victorian-style lettering and decorative elements.

Billhead from S.W. Rosenstock & Co., manufacturers and importers of boots and shoes located at 32 & 34 Sansome St., cor. Bush., San Francisco. Dated June 29, 1877. The bill is made out to N.S. Trowbridge & Co. and lists a purchase of 3 pairs of “Men’s Brogue Boots,” 2 pairs of “Topsole” and 1 pair of “Double Sole.” The billhead notes that the business is the sole agent for the National Guaranteed Rubber Boots. The billhead features a large, ornate Victorian-style font for the company name and address.

Billhead for Schoenfeld, Cohen & Co., importers and manufacturers of French & German fancy baskets, willow and wooden ware, toys, and fancy goods, located at 119 Battery Street, San Francisco. Dated November 29, 1875. The billhead is printed in black ink on white paper. The business name and address appear on the upper right side of the billhead, as does the date. The business's inventory is listed in the center, below the business's address and name. The left side of the billhead features an illustration of wicker furniture in black ink.

Billhead from Schweitzer & Co., importers of hosiery, gloves, corsets, ladies' and children's underwear, white goods, embroidery, lace, ribbons, handkerchiefs, and a full line of fancy goods, located at 29 & 31 Battery St., San Francisco. Dated March 19, 1891. The bill lists purchases made by C. Agostini, located in San Andreas. The billhead features ornate script lettering, including the company name and address, and a decorative border. It also includes a list of the items purchased and their prices, along with an itemized breakdown of the total cost.

Bill from Sideman, Lachman & Co., manufacturers of cigars, located at 202 East 100th Street, New York, NY. Dated January 21, 1887. The bill lists a purchase of cigars from Sideman, Lachman & Co. by R. C. Haliday. It shows a total of 5,000 cigars, likely “Dilllon Club” cigars, with a price of $1.20 for 1,000, totaling $325.50. The billhead has a printed header with ornate Victorian lettering, with details for locations of the business in New York, San Francisco, and Portland, Oregon. The bill shows that the order was shipped to R. C. Haliday in Dillon, Montana, and notes that the shipment was delayed due to the holidays.

Invoice from Sol. Wangenheim & Co., manufacturers of hermetically sealed goods, located at Nos. 118, 120 and 122 Davis Street, San Francisco. Dated October 16, 1876. The bill lists a purchase of 40 kegs of small pickles and 10 kegs of 18 inch pickles, with corresponding prices. The billhead includes a business address, a description of the products, a date, a buyer name, and the quantity and price of the goods. The billhead displays ornate lettering and decorative elements with a framed header section. The billhead is printed on ruled paper with a line for a company logo at the top of the document.

Invoice from Sol. Wangenheim & Co., manufacturers of hermetically sealed goods, located at Nos. 118, 120 and 122 Davis Street, San Francisco. Dated October 2nd, 1876. The bill lists two items purchased by N.S. Trowbridge & Co, likely for resale at their grocery store in Tybo, NV. The items are

Invoice from Son Brothers, importers of pipes, smokers' articles, fancy goods, cutlery, stationery, perfumery, playing cards, and Yankee notions. Located at 300 and 302 California Street, N. W. corner Battery, San Francisco. Dated March 21, 1878. The bill lists a purchase made by L. D. Schoenfeld & Bro. for an amount of 3 dollars. The billhead has an ornate Victorian-style header, and detailed information on the goods and services offered by the company. The company address, contact information, and the fact that orders are accepted are clearly printed on the billhead.

Billhead from Steele & Jacobson, manufacturers of trunks, valises, and traveling bags, located at 220-222 Bush Street, San Francisco. Dated October 30, 1890. The bill, which was likely for a trunk, was purchased by J. C. Young of Taylorsville, California. It contains a detailed list of the transaction, including item descriptions and prices. The billhead features a small illustration of a trunk and ornate lettering, which would be typical of the period. The billhead also includes the text 'Bought Here'

Invoice from Straus & Levy, manufacturers and importers of youths', boys', and children's clothing, located at 24 & 26 Sansome Street, San Francisco, California. This billhead is dated July 7, 1883 and lists a total amount of $12.25. The billhead is printed on a delicate off-white paper and features ornate Victorian-style lettering. It has a frame design, with the business name at the top. The business address at the bottom is in smaller, more plain font.

Invoice from Straus, Kohnstamm & Co., importers and wholesale dealers in crockery, china, and glassware. Located at Nos. 102 & 104 Battery Street, San Francisco. Dated August 7, 1877. The bill lists an itemized list of items sold to N. S. Trowbridge & Co. The billhead features a vignette of a silver pitcher and uses red and black ink for printing.

Billhead for the History Company, publishers of the Works of Hubert Howe Bancroft. The billhead is dated February 1, 1888 and addressed to Adolph Sutro, located at 109 Battery St., San Francisco. The bill details the transaction and amount paid. The billhead includes printed headers, a handwritten address, and an image of a building.

Billhead from The California Powder Works, dated June 2, 1882. The bill is made out to A. Sutro, and lists a transaction of 37.5 lbs. of Hercules powder for $2.70, 11/8 lbs. of caps for $2.10, and 800 ft. of fuse for $1.60. The total of the transaction is $6.40, with a notation stating that payment has been received and a handwritten signature, possibly from Sutro himself. The business name is written in ornate script, and the billhead has the address for the business, located at 230 California Street.

Invoice from Tobin Bros. & Davisson, located at Battery St, corner Sacramento & Halleck, San Francisco, for an item purchased by J. G. Garrison on July 8, 1865. The billhead lists the business's address and a wide variety of items for sale, including fancy and millinery goods, embroideries, white goods, hosiery, pocket cutlery, and more. The billhead has a printed header and a plain design.

Billhead from Triest & Friedlander, importers and jobbers of hats, caps, and other goods. Located at 116 & 118 Sansome St. San Francisco. Dated March 23, 1875. The bill lists items purchased by N. S. Trowbridge & Co., Tybo, NV. The billhead includes ornate Victorian-style lettering with decorative elements, such as a company logo, a framed header section, and an ornate border.

Invoice from Triest & Friedlander, importers and jobbers of hats and caps, located at 218 and 220 Battery Street, San Francisco, California. Dated October 19, 1866. The bill lists a series of items purchased, likely hats and caps, by J. G. Garrison. The billhead has a detailed header with the business name and address, printed in a bold font. It also notes the business's connection with Friedlander, H., located at 120 Grand Street, NYC. The billhead states that payment must be made in gold coin.

Invoice from W. & I. Steinhart & Co., importers and manufacturers of clothing, gents' furnishing goods, and blankets, located at No. 3 & 5 Battery Street, San Francisco, California. Also, the company has a location in New York, New York, at No. 82 & 84 Thomas Street. Dated May 2, 1876. The bill was issued to C. O. Ivory, who bought items from the business. The billhead includes a company logo featuring Lady Justice as a central motif.

Invoice from W. Cohen & Co., importers and manufacturers of gentlemen's furnishing goods, located at 13 and 15 Battery Street, San Francisco, California. The billhead features a logo depicting a shield with the words “Elite Trade W.C. & Co.” The bill is dated January 11, 1881, and is for goods purchased by Sarles & Weiderman, Gonzales. The bill lists the item purchased, likely clothing or a

Billhead from W. Cohen, an importer and dealer in dry goods and gents' furnishing goods located at No. 6 Battery Street, San Francisco, California. The billhead is dated September 23, 1872, and lists a purchase by Charles Palmer. The purchase includes 'Canton flannel shirt - 1/4' and '1 1/2 dz. Gingham Blouses - 5.50'. The billhead uses ornate lettering and includes the business name and address.

Billhead - Weil & Levy, importers of fancy goods, cutlery, stationery, playing cards, perfumery, Yankee notions, &c. Located at the corner of Sacramento and Battery Streets, San Francisco. The billhead features a decorative border, ornate lettering, and a list of the business’s products and services. The billhead indicates that Weil & Levy receive goods regularly from Europe and New York. Dated October 2, 1865. The bill is made out to L. Feeder & Bros. The handwriting in the bottom right corner indicates a price of 3.50. The billhead is printed on high quality paper.

Billhead for Weil & Woodleaf, importers of fancy goods, cutlery, stationery, playing cards, perfumery, Yankee notions, etc. Located at 113 Battery Street, between California and Pine, San Francisco, California. Dated July 11, 1881. The bill is written out to “Sarles & Weiderman, Gonzales” and lists a transaction. The billhead is formatted with a list of products sold by Weil & Woodleaf in the left margin, and a list of items purchased in the right margin. The billhead is printed in a simple typeface and uses boldface for emphasis.

Billhead for Weil & Woodleaf, importers of fancy goods, cutlery, stationery, playing cards, perfumery, Yankee notions, and more, located at 113 Battery Street, between California and Pine Streets, San Francisco, California. The billhead is dated October 5, 1876. The bill lists a handwritten order, likely for an item such as a comb or a purchase of stationery. The billhead has a printed header section.

Invoice from Weil & Woodleaf, importers of fancy goods, cutlery, stationery, playing cards, perfumery, Yankee notions, etc. Located at 113 Battery St. between California and Pine. Dated September 23, 1872. The bill lists items purchased likely from the business including “1/2 doz. cards” and “1/2 doz. cards.” The total of the transaction, including the price of “1/2 doz. cards,” is $19.1/2. The billhead has a printed header with ornate lettering, with a list of the goods sold by Weil & Woodleaf on the right side. The company name is prominent at the top.

Invoice from Weil Brothers, importers and dealers of foreign and domestic wines and liquors, located at 213 Jackson Street, San Francisco. Dated December 11, 1876. The bill is for a purchase by F. Litsch, and lists various items, quantities, and prices. The billhead is printed on white paper with black ink. The text includes an ornate script font for the company name. The billhead lists the business address and phone number.

Billhead for Zadig, Wollberg & Co., Stock Brokers, located at 306 Montgomery Street, San Francisco. Dated July 15, 1888. The bill is for the account of T. R. Hoper, Cashier. The bill lists the purchase and sale of various silver mining stocks, with quantities, prices, and totals. The header is printed and contains the business name, address, and the inscription 'Stock Brokers' in a clear, bold font. The bill is well-organized and features a neat, handwritten format.

A stock transaction sheet from Zadig, Wollberg & Co., stock brokers at 306 Montgomery Street, San Francisco. Dated June 24, 1889. The bill lists the purchase of 200 shares of an unknown stock, possibly

Billhead from D. Block & Co., a dry goods business with locations in Helena, Montana; New York, New York; and San Francisco, California. Dated February 5, 1877. The billhead lists the New York address as 46 West Broadway and the San Francisco address as 22 and 24 Battery Street. J.J. Koenigshofer is listed as running the Helena store.

An advertising envelope from Roos & Wunderlich, Art Dealers and Depot of Goupil & Co., located at 219 Montgomery Street in San Francisco, CA, addressed to Joseph D. Fay, Esq., in Mount Vernon, NY. The envelope features a printed design including the business name in ornate Victorian-style lettering, a storefront illustration, and a San Francisco postmark dated August 28, 1868. A 10-cent US postage stamp is affixed. The top left corner has 'O.L.M.' (likely 'Over Land Mail') handwritten. The reverse features a red wax seal.

An envelope from Tillmann & Bendel, Wholesale Grocers, in San Francisco, California, dated March 19, 1885. The envelope is addressed to J. H. Doxsee & Son in Islip, Long Island (L.I.). The verso of the envelope features a detailed blue lithographic illustration of the Tillmann & Bendel building, showcasing its multi-story architecture and a street scene with horses and carriages. The business name "TILLMANN & BENDEL." and "WHOLESALE GROCERS" are prominently displayed in ornate text above the illustration, with a decorative border around the image. Multiple addresses for the business are listed below the illustration: 313 to 327 Battery St., 401 to 407 Clay Street, and 400 to 408 Commercial St. The recto of the envelope bears a San Francisco postmark dated "MAR 19 8 PM 85" and a red 2-cent U.S. postage stamp featuring a profile portrait.

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

This double-sided trade card for Herrman Cohn, an Importer and Wholesale Dealer located at 19 Dupont Street, near Market, San Francisco, CA, advertises a variety of art and decorative items. The business specializes in Moldings, Frames, Engravings, Artists' Materials, Chromos, Photographs, Ornaments or Cut Out Pictures, Decalcomanies, Looking Glasses, and Cords. The front of the card features a circular illustration in red ink of a woman wearing a feathered hat, set within an ornate border, accompanied by the business name and address in decorative Victorian-style lettering. The verso provides a comprehensive list of products and services, also presented with ornate typography and decorative elements. **3.

This trade card advertises "THE GRAND EXTRA ORDINARY DRAWING OF THE HAVANA LOTTERY" scheduled for December 24, 1883. The verso of the card lists the potential prizes, including a 1st Prize of $500,000, a 2nd Prize of $100,000, a 3rd Prize of $50,000, and the Smallest Prize of $500, noting that only 15,000 tickets are available for this drawing. Jacob Levy, identified as an agent for the lottery, is located at 420 Montgomery Street. The recto of the card features a colorful lithographic image depicting a boy and girl dancing.

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

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

This trade card advertises the clothing business of B. Friedlander, located at 761 Market Street in San Francisco. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a child feeding birds. The image is rendered in a stylized, almost cartoon-like style, featuring a young girl with long, flowing hair holding out her hand to a group of birds gathered around her. The scene is set against a background of stylized flowers and foliage. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises B. Nathan & Co., a furniture store located at 130 Sutter Street, San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a photograph of a beautiful, dark-haired woman in a floral dress and a white shawl. The image is likely a portrait and is professionally taken, as indicated by the crispness of the photo. The woman is looking directly at the viewer, with a serene expression. The trade card uses the woman's beauty to attract the attention of passersby. The card is printed in a simple style and does not include any other information, such as a description of the store's merchandise or a price list. The back of the card is 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.

The trade card advertises B. Nathan & Co., a house furnishing store located at 130 Sutter Street, San Francisco. The front of the card is shaped like a paddle, and the design is in shades of silver and blue. The center of the card features an illustration of three children playing on a field, one sitting, one standing and one jumping. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Basch & Kragen, furniture dealers at 821 Market Street, San Francisco. The front of the card features a large image of a furnished parlor with a large, ornate window, a fireplace with a mantle, and a decorated table. There are two chairs, a couch, and a rug on the floor. The room is decorated with a framed artwork on the wall. The card has a red border with white flowers. The back of the card includes text. [Both Basch and Kragen were members of a synagogue.]

This trade card advertises C. Herrmann & Co., located at 332-336 Kearny Street and 1212-1214 Market Street in San Francisco, California. The card features a boy standing in a rose garden. The illustration features a small figure of a man wearing a hat with a red sash in the distance. The scene is a light pink and blue with green foliage. The card has a faded, dark red border around the edges.

This trade card advertises C. Herrmann & Co., importers and manufacturers of fine caps and hats, located at 332.336 Kearny St., and 12.14 Market St. above Taylor, San Francisco, California. The card features an illustration of a scene with owls perched on a branch listening to a crow preaching to them. Flowers are depicted in the foreground. The design is framed by a decorative border.

This trade card advertises C. Herrmann & Co., a millinery shop located at 336 Kearny Street and 17 Belden Street, San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a woman wearing a black hat with a feather and a blue dress. The back of the card provides a full advertisement for hats and caps. The card is shaped like an easel, with a flat, rectangular space at the bottom.

This trade card advertises the California Boot and Shoe Store, located at 8 Fourth Street and Market in San Francisco, California. The front of the card depicts a woman wearing a red feathered hat. She holds a fan with the store's advertisement printed on it. The back of the card provides additional information about the business, advertising ladies' and gents' boots and ties made to order.

This trade card for Cohnreich Bros. clothiers features a depiction of Rebecca at the Well. The image is located on the front of the card and is surrounded by a decorative border. The back of the card is blank. The address of the business is 840 Market Street, San Francisco, California.

This trade card advertises Cohnreich Bros., clothing merchants located at 840 Market Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a young woman in a blue dress and bonnet touching a white parrot on a stand. She is shown standing in front of a large storefront, which is adorned with the Cohnreich Bros. signage and showcases a variety of clothing items. The background is a busy street scene, with other buildings and pedestrians in the distance.

This trade card advertises Crosett & Samuel, located at 914 Market Street in San Francisco. The card features a young girl holding a dog brush. The text on the card reads 'STATIONARY, SILVERWARE, BASKETS, ETC.' The card's image is framed with a thick, dark border. The back of the card is blank.

The trade card advertises the Golden Rule Bazaar, an importer of fancy goods and toys, located at 519 Hearny Street, San Francisco. The front of the card depicts a large cat holding an advertisement in its mouth, the Golden Rule Bazaar logo. The back of the card provides detailed information about the business.

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

This trade card advertises E. Essmann, a dry goods store located at 1022 Market Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a small lighthouse with red roses growing at its base. The back of the card provides a full advertisement for fall fashions.

This trade card advertises E. Essmann, a dry goods merchant located at 1022 Market Street in San Francisco, California. The card features a small house with snow on the roof and red roses in front. The back of the card is blank, but the front provides a full advertisement for fall fashions.

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

This trade card for Edward Newman, a merchant tailor located at 752 Market Street, San Francisco, depicts a young girl sitting backwards on a chair, wearing a blue dress and matching hat. Six small men, riding horses, appear below her. The back of the card features a full advertisement for Newman's business, stating that it is 'opposite Bancroft's'. The back is not blank.

This trade card advertises F.W. Ellenburg, a florist located at 118 Ninth Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features an illustration of violets, a popular flower often associated with love and sentimentality. The background includes a stylized pattern with a light brown, almost beige, color scheme.

This trade card advertises Feigenbaum & Co., a business in San Francisco, California. The card features a girl standing next to an iron fence. The text on the front of the card lists the business's address as 21-29 Sutter Street and 520-526 Market Street, San Francisco. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Feigenbaum & Co., a business located at 520.526 Market Street and 21.25 Sutter Street, San Francisco, California. The front of the card features an illustration of two young boys. One boy is sitting at a table, seemingly trying to eat something, while the other boy is playing a musical instrument. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Feigenbaum & Co., a toy dealer located at 526 Market Street and 21 to 25 Sutter Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card depicts a child holding a large lobster he has caught. He is wearing a blue shirt, white pants, and a cap. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.

This trade card advertises Freud's Corset House, located at 742 & 744 Market Street and 10, 12, 14 Dupont Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features an illustration of a woman wearing a black corset with her hand on her hip. She stands against a pink and sepia background. The back of the card has a full advertisement and states that Freud's Corset House has been in business since 1850. The ad text includes the phrase “Circles of Pride Since 1850”.

This trade card advertises Freud's Corset House, located at 742 & 744 Market Street and 10 & 12 Dupont Street, in San Francisco, California. The card features two young ladies pushing a baby stroller. The card has a blue and gold color scheme.

This trade card advertises Geo. Basserman, a tailor in Los Angeles, California. The front of the card depicts a humorous scene in a barnyard. Two figures, one in a straw hat and one with a blue jacket, are standing to the right and left of a large, gray animal with a saddle. An elaborate, wooden fence surrounds the animals, including a rooster. On the back of the card, a full advertisement for the business is printed. The card lists the address as 263 North Main Street, San Francisco, California.

This trade card advertises Geo. Finck, an auctioneer located at the corner of Kearny and Geary Streets in San Francisco. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of a couple sitting together. The woman is playing the piano while the man is slumped over, possibly asleep. Both are positioned within a third-quarter moon scene. The back of the card has a full advertisement for Geo. Finck's auction services, indicating that auctions are held every night.

This trade card advertises Geo. Haas & Sons, wholesale grocers in San Francisco, California. It features a charming illustration of a young woman in a brown dress and white cap, with flowers on the mirror-like border around the illustration. The card lists two addresses for the business: 810 Market Street, Phelan Building, and 986 Market Street, James Flood Building. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Goldstein & Cohn, a hairdressing salon located at 822 Market Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card depicts a young woman in a pink and white dress and a white flowered hat, holding flowers and kneeling on her right leg. She is wearing blue stockings and brown shoes. A bus and flowers are visible in the background. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the 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 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 Hart, a shirt retailer located at 400 Kearny Street, San Francisco. The front of the card displays a simple illustration of three children standing in a center grouping. The text “The Shirt Man” appears above the children’s illustration. The back of the card is blank.

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 Heiman Bros., a clothing store located at 1028 & 1030 Market Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young girl sitting on a bench, holding a rattle. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business and its rules of doing business.

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 Heiman Bros., a clothing store located at 1026 & 1030 Market Street in San Francisco. The front of the card depicts a young boy sitting on a wall, looking off to the side. There is a red border around the card. The back of the card contains a full advertisement, listing the rules of doing business at Heiman Bros.

This trade card advertises Heiman Bros., a clothing store located at 1028 & 1030 Market Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young girl holding a small puppy. The girl is dressed in a brightly colored outfit, possibly representing a customer of the store. The illustration suggests the store caters to children and families. The back of the card features an advertisement and lists the store's rules of doing business.

This trade card advertises Heiman Bros., clothing merchants located at 1028 & 1030 Market Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features an illustration of a boy sitting on a tree branch, teasing birds in a nest. He wears a hat and is holding a stick. The boy is surrounded by tree leaves and branches. The background is a light yellow, with a red line separating the illustration from the text. The back of the card lists the store's rules.

This trade card advertises Heiman Bros., one price clothiers, located at 1026-1030 Market Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card depicts a young girl feeding a donkey. The donkey is on a grassy hill in the foreground, with a building in the background. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business. The card has a red border.

This trade card advertises Heiman Brothers, a clothing store located at 1026 to 1030 Market Street, San Francisco. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a bride. The card includes the text 'I am the bride.' The back of the card has a full advertisement and an illustration of an Indian Head Penny. The card is one of four cards in this series.

This is one of four trade cards belonging to J.C. Meussdorffer & Son, a hat shop located at 810 Market Street, San Francisco. The front of this card features a cherub riding on a turtle, a common motif associated with the hat industry. The cherub appears to be holding a small, circular object that could possibly represent a hat. The card's background is a light shade of beige, with a red and blue stripe running along the bottom. The verso of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises J. Feld & Co., a Merchant Tailor located at 1152 Market Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a picturesque scene of two girls at the beach. The back of the card is blank. [J. Feld & Co. was likely a Jewish-owned business, contributing to the vibrant Jewish community in San Francisco during this period].

This trade card advertises J. Feld & Co., a merchant tailor located at 1152 Market Street, San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a beautiful scenic illustration of a team of oxen pulling a cart. The cart is loaded with goods, possibly textiles or clothing. The card is printed in a variety of colors, including green, brown, orange and blue. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises J. Feld & Co., a merchant tailor located at 1152 Market Street in San Francisco, California. The card features a scenic illustration of a family standing on a cliff overlooking a forest. The image has a rich green and blue color scheme. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card, one of five in the collection, advertises J. Feld & Co., a merchant tailor located at 1152 Market Street, San Francisco. The card features a scenic illustration of a city with a bridge and water. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card for J. Silverman, a dry goods store located at 222 & 224 Third Street in San Francisco, California, features a young woman in a large red hat, which is adorned with a bow and ribbons. The woman appears to be looking to the left of the viewer. The woman's hair is visible beneath the hat. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the millinery business of J.C. Meussdorffer & Son, located at 810 Market Street in the Phelan Building, San Francisco. The front of the card features a charming illustration of ducks wearing umbrellas and playing in a park under a light rain. The back of the card provides additional details about the business, indicating it is a wholesale and retail millinery. The card is printed on a white background with black ink.

This is a trade card for J.G. Meussdorffer & Son, a hat shop located at 810 Market Street, San Francisco, California. The card features a cherub fishing in a pond. The cherub sits on a lily pad with a fishing pole in hand. The front of the card is part of a set of four. The verso is blank. The card is printed in black ink on white paper with a red border and text.

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

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

This trade card advertises Joe Poheim, a merchant in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features an illustration of a family of mice dressed in human clothes, enjoying a picnic. The mice are seated at a table, eating and drinking, with a basket full of food next to them. There are also a few smaller mice running around the table, adding a humorous touch to the scene. The card has a red border. The back of the card is blank.

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 Joseph Brothers, clothiers located at 229 Montgomery Street, corner of Pine Street, in San Francisco, California. The card features an illustration of Lotta's Fountain. The image has a black sepia tone, showing a fountain that is surrounded by trees and greenery with a paved walkway. The building in the background could be the Russ House, a prominent San Francisco hotel that was a popular gathering place. The back of the card is blank, suggesting that it was used for advertising purposes. The text on the front indicates that the business was located in the Russ House Block.

This trade card advertises Joseph Brothers, clothing manufacturers, located at 220 Montgomery Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features an illustration of two girls talking, with a background that is not clear. The text is printed in black and white, with a red border around the card. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises K. Meussdorffer, a clothier located at 345 Kearny Street, southwest corner of Pine Street, in San Francisco, California. The card features a simple design with a drawing of flowers arranged in a Willow Ware cup. The back of the card is blank.

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

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

This trade card advertises Kast's Fine Shoes, located at 738 & 740 Market Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a picturesque country scene, set against a backdrop of lush greenery. A woman, accompanied by a dog and ducks, walks toward a rustic cabin with a fence. The scene is rendered in bright, colorful hues. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Kast's Fine Shoes, a shoe store located at 738 and 740 Market Street, near Kearny Street, in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features an illustration of two children sailing in an egg-shaped boat with pansies. The back of the card contains a full advertisement and the name J. Kaukmann.

This trade card advertises Kast's Fine Shoes, located at 735 and 740 Market Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card depicts a horse-drawn wagon crossing a bridge. The scene is set in autumn with colorful leaves. The back of the card contains an advertisement. This is the third of three cards.

This trade card advertises the clothing store of L. & N. Cohn. The card features a comical image of a raggedy tramp peering into a dog's cage, with his mouth open, as if speaking to the canine. The dog is shown with its ears perked and tail wagging. The card has a red border. The address, 329 Kearny Street, is printed below the illustration.

This trade card advertises L. Bernstein & Co., watch case repairers located at 900 Market Street and Ellis Streets, San Francisco, California. The front of the card features an illustration of a tugboat with flags, sailing in front of a cityscape. The back of the card displays an advertisement for Keystone, which is partly obscured.

This trade card advertises L. Levin & Son, photographers located at 910 Market Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card depicts a comical, drunken man. 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 advertises M. E. Frank, a clothier located at 238 Kearny Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features an image of two men standing in front of a building that might be a clothing store. The back of the card features a story about the Monroe Doctrine.

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

This trade card advertises M. Meussdorffer, a clothier located at the northeast corner of Montgomery and Bush Streets, as well as 404 Kearny Street, in San Francisco, California. The front of the card is die-cut in the shape of a bell, with a mountain cottage illustration. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises M. Meussdorffer, a clothier in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a stylized image of a Scotsman wearing a kilt and carrying a bagpipe. The back of the card provides more details about the business, including the address of the factory at 416 Market Street.

This trade card advertises the clothing business of M. Meussdorffer, located at the Northeast corner of Montgomery and Bush Streets in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a floral design and an idyllic scene. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for the business.

This trade card advertises M. Meussdorffer's clothing business in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a snow-covered cottage nestled within a fan-shaped design. The back of the card lists the business's addresses: 404 Kearny Street, N.E. corner Montgomery & Bush Streets, and 1013 Broadway in Oakland.

This trade card advertises the clothing store of M. Meussdorffer, located at 404 Kearny Street, San Francisco, California. The front of the card features two separate illustrations. One is a snow-covered cottage with a chimney emitting smoke. The second illustration depicts a woman wearing a dark dress and holding a muff. The card also lists the addresses for two locations, including a branch location in Oakland. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises M. Meussdorffer, a clothier in San Francisco, California. The card features a man dressed in a suit and vest holding a hat. He is standing to the right of the card. Above him is a woman with her hand resting on his shoulder. Both figures are looking to the left side of the card. The background is covered with coins and banknotes. The text in the image indicates that the business is located at the 'N.E. Cor. Montgomery & Bush' and also at '402 Keaeny Street'. The card's back is blank.

This trade card advertises M. Meussdorffer, a clothier in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a caricature of a Black man holding an advertisement for the store. The advertisement shows the store's location: The northeast corner of Kearny Street and the northeast corner of Montgomery and Bush Streets. The card is sepia-toned. The back is blank.

This trade card advertises M. Meussdorffer, a dressmaker and milliner located in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a snow-covered cottage and a separate scene of a girl. The business address is listed as 404 Kearny Street, N. E. corner Montgomery & Bush Streets. The card also mentions a branch location in Oakland. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises M. Morgenthau's Mission Soap and Candle Works located at 108 Bush Street, San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a boy and a girl standing beside a rabbit cage. The back of the card is fully devoted to advertising the business.

This trade card advertises M. Schwartz, a clothier located at 104 Third Street between Mission and Minna Streets in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features an illustration of a boat sailing by a stone bridge, which is likely a depiction of a local landmark. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Max Shirpser Jewelry Co. in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a depiction of a premium medal, while the reverse side shows a photograph of San Francisco City Hall.

This trade card advertises Newman & Levinson, a clothing store located at 129 Kearny Street in San Francisco. The front of the card depicts a ship sailing on a sandy beach, with a man and two women in the foreground. Birds are flying overhead, suggesting a coastal or maritime scene. The back of the card provides additional advertising information. The card features a decorative border of dots and lines along the edges. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Otto Berman, a merchant tailor in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a colorful illustration of a boy throwing snowballs in a red and sepia-toned landscape. The back of the card is filled with text, providing more information about the business. There are two addresses listed on the front of the card: 412 Kearny Street, Room 7 over Davis Bros. Golden Rule Bazaar, and 339 1/2 Bush Street, Room 5 below Kearny Street.

This trade card advertises the business of Otto Berman, a Merchant Tailor in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a stylishly dressed woman standing outside the storefront. Below the illustration, the address is given: 417 Kearny Street, Room 7, over Davis Bros. Bazaar. A second address is also given: 339 Bush Street, Room 5, below Kearny Street. The back of the card is filled with more information about the business, including the services offered and prices. [Isaac Finberg is listed as a salesman for Otto Berman in Crocker's San Francisco Directory in 1895].

This trade card advertises Roos Bro's, a clothing merchant located at 35 & 37 Kearny Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card depicts a whimsical scene with elves sitting on top of coins. The back of the card includes details about the business, including its branch house location at 22 South C. Street in Virginia, Nevada. The card has a red border and an ornate design featuring a scrolling banner.

This trade card advertises Rosenthal Bros. & Co., clothing merchants with locations at 1418 Polk Street and 132 Post Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features two girls in a garden setting. One girl wears a blue dress and a red hat. The other wears a red dress. The back of the card provides a full advertisement for Rosenthal Bros. & Co. and includes a shoe advertisement for Laird, Schober & Mitchell.

This trade card advertises Rosenthal's, a clothing store located in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a winter scene with a church in the snow. The back of the card has the addresses for the business: 107, 109, and 111 Kearny Street, San Francisco, California; and 147 First Street, Portland, Oregon.

This trade card advertises Rosenthal's, a clothing store with locations in San Francisco, California and Portland, Oregon. The front of the card depicts a mother and child standing in the snow in front of a large church. The card lists the following addresses: 107, 109 & 111 Kearny Street, San Francisco, California; 147 First Street, Portland, Oregon. The card is printed in red, black, and white. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Rosenthal's, a clothing store in San Francisco, California. The card features a caricature of two black women standing in a window. Both women are wearing a matching scarf and bandana, which were popular accessories for African American women in the late 19th century. The front of the card appears to have been part of a larger advertisement, with only two of four panels present. The back of the card is blank.

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

This trade card advertises Rosenthal's, a clothing store in San Francisco. The front of the card depicts a woman sitting by a fireplace. The image suggests a cozy, inviting atmosphere for shoppers. The business's address, located at 107, 109, and 111 Kearny Street, San Francisco, California, is prominently displayed at the bottom of the card. 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.

Trade Card - 561 & 563 MARKET STREET; BOY WITH A HAT; ; ;

Trade Cards -Gump...581 AND 583 MARKET STREET; HUNTER AND DOG VIEW FLYING DUCK; ; ;

This trade card advertises S. Caro, a clothier located at 1032 Market Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card depicts a charming scene of two children playing badminton. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.

This trade card advertises S. J. Nathan & Co., a clothing store located in Sacramento, California. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a boy reading a newspaper. The back of the card includes a detailed advertisement for the store, which was located at 301, 303, 305 K. Streets, Sacramento. The card also lists addresses for S. J. Nathan & Co.'s wholesale house in San Francisco (39 & 31 Battery St.) and New York factory (78 Reade St).

This trade card advertises S. J. Nathan & Co., a leading clothier in Sacramento, California. The front of the card features an illustration of a boy in a colonial-style outfit offering a bird's nest to a girl. The card's description notes that the business is located at the northeast corner of Third and K Streets, with additional addresses at 301, 303, and 305 K Streets, Sacramento. [The company also had a New York Factory located at 78 Reade Street and a Wholesale House at 39 and 31 Battery Street, San Francisco.] The back of the card features a more detailed advertisement for S. J. Nathan & Co.'s offerings, including a variety of men's clothing and accessories.

This trade card advertises the business of S. Seelig, located at 430 Tyler Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a black and white photograph of a man in an elegant suit. The card is divided in half. The top of the card includes the business name, address, and phone number. The bottom half of the card is comprised of text that lists the businesses Seelig represents. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Samuel Weitz & Co. located at 143 Post Street near Dupont in San Francisco, California. The card features a young boy wearing a brown hat and holding a rose. He is standing in front of a large potted plant, which appears to be a Tamarind tree. Blue flowers are depicted on the ground. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Schoenfeld's Shirt Depot, located at 1316 Market Street, opposite 7th Street, in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a young woman dressed in a red and blue dress. She appears to be standing in a park-like setting. The back of the card is blank.

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

This trade card advertises Solomon's Boys' Clothing Bazaar, located at 1207 Polk Street, San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a boy catching butterflies. The illustration has a red border and is surrounded by a light blue border with white geometric patterns. The back of the card features a full advertisement.

This trade card advertises Wolf & Frank, clothiers located at 232 Kearny Street, San Francisco. The front of the card features a young woman wearing a kimono. The text on the front of the card includes the company's address: 232 Kearny Street. It appears to be the front of the card, and the back is blank. The woman is wearing a light-colored kimono, and the background appears to be a light blue. The image is slightly faded.