Subject: Sheep

An advertising mirror for Silberman Bros. located at 122-128 Michigan Street. The mirror features a large picture of a sheep and the text "WE ARE THE LARGEST HOUSE IN THE WEST." Date is estimated based on the available information, but more exact dating may be possible if additional context is found. The location is Chicago, Illinois, based on the address.

A letter written by Catanach & Co. of Santa Fe, New Mexico, on June 15, 1881, to Don Felipe Chavez. The letter inquires about the price of a large quantity of sheep. The accompanying donor notes mention a family history involving the marriage of Marie Fresquez and the raising of their children in the Catholic faith. A family ancestor is noted to have written about merging Jewish and Christian traditions in relation to this marriage, and is possibly the same individual from Philadelphia who fought in the Civil War and was associated with a Jewish "Church."

This trade card advertises Broadhead Dress Goods manufactured by William Broadhead & Sons in Jamestown, NY, and sold by Meier & Frank, dealers in dry goods, notions, &c., in Portland, Oregon. The front features a colorful lithographic illustration of three sheep in a pastoral setting under a sunset sky, with ornate Victorian-style lettering for "Buy the Broadhead Dress Goods." The reverse side provides detailed guarantees about the quality of Broadhead Dress Goods and an advertisement for Meier & Frank, inviting customers to examine their assortment of celebrated Broadhead Dress Goods.

This trade card advertises the Chicago One-Price Clothing House in Seneca, Kansas. The front of the card depicts a charming illustration of a young girl walking a sheep. The style is reminiscent of late 19th-century advertising art. The text on the front clearly states "CHICAGO ONE PRICE CLOTHING STORE." The back of the card is blank.

Trade card depicting a sheep and a herder. The reverse side contains a full advertisement. The card dates from circa 1885. Found in Ms. Coll. 1410, OOS, Box 2, Folder 17.