Subject: Sewing Machines

Billhead of I. M. Singer, located at 458 Broadway, New York, New York, dated December 15, 1865. The billhead features a large vignette of a sewing machine and bears a revenue stamp. Isaac Merritt Singer (1811-1875) was an American inventor best known for his contributions to the development of the sewing machine. This billhead provides a glimpse into the business operations of Singer's company in the mid-19th century.

A broadside advertisement by M. Cohn of Cobleskill, New York, dated October 1, 1869. The advertisement details Cohn's goods and his agency for Singer and Empire sewing machines.

A handwritten letter on lined paper from Mrs. R. Blumenau, Secretary of the Ladies Sewing Society connected with the Hebrew Orphan Asylum, addressed to the Singer Sewing Machine Co. in New York. The letter expresses gratitude for the donation of a sewing machine to their society. The document features handwritten script in brown ink and has a torn, discolored edge on the right side.

Letter written on June 13, 1865, on the letterhead of A. Strauss, Great Litho of Temple Hall, Star Clothing Store, Delaware, Ohio. The letter is addressed to the Singer Company and orders a sewing machine on an iron stand for $85.00. The letterhead features a lithograph of Temple Hall. This item is part of the Judaica Americana Collection.

A letter written by Isaac A. Isaacs to I. M. Singer & Co. on January 14, 1862, in Cleveland, Ohio. The letter concerns a dispute and includes a lithograph of the store.

A letter written by Isaac A. Isaacs to I. M. Singer & Co. on March 6, 1862, in Cleveland, Ohio. Isaacs orders two sewing machines and encloses a draft for $100, noting he will settle the final price upon arrival in New York. The letter features a lithograph of the Union Hall store.

This record contains a letter dated March 6, 1862, from Isaac A. Isaacs in Cleveland, Ohio, to the Singer Sewing Machine Company. The letter is a full page and includes an order for three sewing machines, along with a draft for $100. Isaacs notes that he will settle the final price upon arrival in New York. A large lithograph of a storefront, possibly Union Hall, is depicted on the second image in this record. The back of the letter is NOT ENOUGH INFO.

Handwritten business letter dated August 12, 1863, from Isaac A. Isaacs of Union Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, to the Singer Manufacturing Co. The letter is written on illustrated letterhead depicting Union Hall. The letter measures 8 1/2" x 11".

A letter written by Isaac A. Isaacs from Union Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, on May 16, 1864, addressed to the Singer Manufacturing Company. The letter's content is partially legible, referencing 'great liho' among other unclear words.

A letter dated January 31, 1879, from L. Zeckendorf & Co. in New York City to the Singer Manufacturing Company. The letter discusses the potential for establishing a Singer agency in Tucson, Arizona Territory, and highlights the prospect of sales to Mexico. The letter mentions Albert Steinfeld in Tucson.

Letter dated July 26, 1867, from W. C. Lobenstein in Leavenworth, Kansas, to the Singer Manufacturing Company, ordering sewing accessories. The letter may have been extracted from a letter book.

This trade card advertises Abraham J. Berkowitz's sewing machine and motor business at 50 East 10th Street, New York. The front of the card features the name of the company, the address, and the phone number: 'PHONE STUYVESANT 972.' It also indicates the business was established in 1886. The back of the card contains a greeting written in Yiddish.

This trade card advertises I.S. Cohen, an agent for the Standard Sewing Machine Co., located at 145 Sixth Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features an illustration of children playing. They are holding a hoop and a stick, and appear to be jumping over a rope. The card has a red border. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises J. A. Goldbeck, a furniture dealer located at 426 North Second Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card features a detailed illustration of a large, ornate singer sewing machine. The back of the card is fully dedicated to advertising the business and lists several types of furniture sold, including bedroom sets, parlor suites, and dining room furniture.

This trade card advertises Jacob Kahnweiler's Ladies Bazaar and Shuttle Sewing Machine Establishment located at 8 South 8th Street, West Side below Market Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features the business name and address printed in a decorative font. The background of the card is a textured, beige color. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises S. Oppenheimer, a dealer in Weed Sewing Machines, located at 528 9th Street, N.W. in the St. Cloud Building, Hartford, Connecticut. The card is referred to as a 'Jumbo' card and features a colorful illustration of a large elephant (a jumbo) with a sky and grass background. The card is primarily red, blue, and yellow.

This trade card advertises B. S. Fifield as an agent for the Genuine Singer Sewing Machine. The front of the card (Image 1: https://iiif-images.library.upenn.edu/iiif/2/4c0c8199-ac0c-478c-a2e9-85bdf092678e%2Faccess/full/!600,600/0/default.jpg) features the text "AGENT FOR THE GENUINE SINGER SEWING MACHINE." The image shows a sewing machine; however, the details are too indistinct to provide a more specific description. The back of the card (Image 2: https://iiif-images.library.upenn.edu/iiif/2/6dc5462c-250a-46de-8014-173fe7c8dbb3%2Faccess/full/!600,600/0/default.jpg) is blank.

Trade card advertising the Davis Sewing Machine Company. The card depicts a girl by the seashore with a net and includes the address 1223 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card is part of the Alvin B. Felt Collection and dates from circa 1885. Additional text on the card mentions a full advertisement for the Davis Sewing Machine Company.

Trade card advertising the Davis Sewing Machine Company. The card depicts a boy in a Mongolian warrior's suit. The address 1223 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is visible. The card is circa 1885. The card is part of the Alvin B. Felt collection.

Trade card depicting a man in colonial dress playing a flute. The card advertises Davis Sewing Machines and provides an address: 1223 Chestnut Street. The card is part of the Ms. Coll. 1410 collection. Circa 1885.

This trade card advertises I. S. Cohen, representing the Standard Sewing Machine Co. The front of the card depicts an infant lying on a blanket. The address, 145 Sixth Street near Howard, is clearly printed below the image. The back of the card is blank.

Trade card advertising the New Home Sewing Machine. The verso features a red stamp for M. Cohn Dry Goods. The card is dated circa 1885 and relates to Carson City, Nevada. The card is part of the collection Arc.MS.56, Box 20, Folder 11.

This trade card advertises S. Oppenheimer & Bro., a business selling sewing machines. The front of the card (Image 1) depicts a home scene with a sewing machine and flowers. The business name, 'S. Oppenheimer & Bro.', along with their address, '514 Ninth Street, N W., Washington D.C.', is clearly printed on the card. The back of the card (Image 2) is blank.