Subject: Shirts

Militia Buckle - Dug...California gold rush era militia buckle from the 1850s. The set was found in Placer county, California. The wreath is embossed BONDY BROTHERS & CO. on the belt loop cross bar. This is the only early militia wreath made that was stamped with a maker's name. The Bondy Brothers (Adolph & Joseph...possibly Leopod also) business was in New York selling accoutrements and supplies to the military and miners during the gold rush. As with other New York businesses, that were trying to capitalize on the gold rush market in California, the Bondy's opened a store in San Francisco to sell goods that were manufactured at their New York business. William Taussig & the Pollack brothers were other gold rush-based businesses that manufactured in New York and sold in San Francisco to the gold rush market. As the gold rush market declines, in 1859, the Bondy Brothers move their business to 6 Dey Street in New York City and begin to manufacture shirts. 1863 New York Directory lists Adolph dealing in shirts and Joseph working in whalebone. Whalebone. The 1875 New York directory shows both Adolph and Joseph move to 25 Howard Street and are working in ribbons. The ribbons could possibly be for Civil War veteran organizations or some sort of trimmings on hats or clothes. was used in the manufacture of ladies corsets. In the US, from 1873 to 1879, 18,000 businesses went bankrupt, including 89 railroads. Ten states and hundreds of banks went bankrupt. Unemployment peaked in 1878, Hard times for the citizens of the United States and the Bondy Brothers trying to make a living manufacturing and selling ribbons. The last listing for the Bondy Brothers appears in the 1878 New York City directory listing them as commission merchants and manufacturing ribbons in New York City and residing in New Jersey.

This billhead from Ballin Brothers, Manufacturers of Shirts, Drawers, &c., located at Nos. 12 & 14 Walker Street, New York, dated August 7, 1882, records a transaction with M. H. H. Underwood. The transaction details include the purchase of 240 9/12 dozen white shirts at a price of $9.25 each, totaling $89.42. The item features prominent ornate script for the business name and "Bought of", as well as a small decorative trade mark logo, possibly a beehive, on the left side. 3.

Billhead from Kitzinger Bros., manufacturers of white & fancy shirts, drawers, and other items located at No. 51 Leonard Street, New York. Dated July 28, 1874, the bill is from Kitzinger Bros. to W. F. Taylor & Co. and lists purchases of men's clothing and accessories. The bill contains a handwritten transaction description, a total amount, and payment details. It's a simple billhead with a basic header, and the business name printed at the top. It has no decorative elements.

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.

Billhead from Meyer Simon, manufacturer of the 'Improved Dress Shirt,' and dealer in men's furnishing goods, located at 462 Broome St, New York, New York. Dated December 16, 1881. The bill is for goods purchased by H. W. Underwood. The billhead features a small framed graphic of the American Institute seal in the upper left corner, an ornate Victorian-style banner reading 'Bought of' below the buyer's name, and the 'Medal of Excellence' awarded to Meyer Simon for shirts in the upper right corner.

Billhead from Meyer Simon, a manufacturer of the Improved Dress Shirt and dealer in Men's Furnishing Goods, located at 462 Broome Street, New York City. The bill was issued on June 19, 1882, and was likely for the purchase of a bath shirt by H. W. Underwood. It includes a decorative logo featuring a seal with the text 'AWARDED to MEYER SIMON, for Shirts, 1877.'

Invoice from North Bros. & Strauss, makers of shirts and night robes, located at 100, 102, 104 Hanover Street, Baltimore, Maryland. Dated May 13, 1898. The bill is made out to A. F. Stauffer and lists the purchase of 3 1/2 doz. “muslin shirts” at various prices, totaling $40.50. The billhead includes a depiction of the North Bros. & Strauss store. The billhead also includes detailed company information such as the address, business terms, and a small image of their store, a handsome building.

Invoice from Stern & Co., dealers in shirts and men’s furnishing goods, located at 471 Broadway & 44 Mercer St., New York City. Dated April 29, 1885. The bill lists items purchased from the business by Joseph Brooks of Waterloo, NY. The items include “Flan Shirts,” “Sir Charles Cuffs,” “Seamless Shirts,” “Lange Shirts,” “Gents Shirts,” and “Boxed Shirts.” The billhead has a printed header with detailed business information, as well as decorative script text.

This archival item is a billhead from Solomon Sternberger's business, dated May 1, 1863. Sternberger manufactured shirts, bosoms, and collars. His business was located at the Northwest Corner of Fourth and Chestnut Streets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

This is a business card for A. Gitensten, advertising "Shirts and Waists." The front of the card displays the business name and address: 387 Grand St., New York. The image shows simple typography, common in late 19th-century business cards. The back of the card is blank.

A letter from Moses, Blum & Weill, Shirt Manufacturers, located at 74 & 76 Leonard Street, New York, dated July 19, 1881. The letter is addressed to Greenhood, Bohm & Co., stating that in response to Mrs. Bohm's request, they have expressed a line of samples for fall wear. The letter mentions that the numbers have proven desirable, sales have been large, and prices have been kept low to offer a competitive advantage. The letterhead features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and "SHIRT MANUFACTURERS" with the address. **3.

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 trade card for Isaac Lesem & Co. of Quincy, IL, advertises "Noxall Overalls, Shirts, Pants, Coats and Jackets." The front features a colorful illustration of a boy holding a sign that reads "Ask for Noxall Shirts, Pants and Overalls, They are the best." The reverse side provides further details, stating "Noxall Overalls, Shirts, Pants, Coats and Jackets" are "Perfect Fitting" and "Warranted Not To Rip." It features a central shield-shaped logo depicting a strong arm holding a hammer, with the text "Best in the World" and "Trade Mark." The card emphasizes that Noxall products "Fit Well, Look Well, Wear Well" and are "Sold Everywhere."

This trade card advertises Globe Shirts, a business owned by L. Ginsburg, located at the corner of Tuer and Thames Streets in Newport, Rhode Island. The front of the card depicts a globe in a shirt walking side by side with a shirt in the form of a person. The text on the card indicates it is a national card for Globe Shirts. There is no information about what is on the back of the card.

This trade card advertises H. Blumenthal, a dealer of Globe Shirts, located in St. Albans, Vermont. The card is printed in two colors, brown and cream, and features an image of a male figure with a thick beard wearing a white shirt with a detachable collar and an open waistcoat. He holds a white handkerchief. The front of the card is illustrated with the image of the man, and contains text. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Sam'l M. Lederer's Shirts, located at 207 & 209 Greenwich Street in New York City. The front of the card depicts an illustration of two children reading. The card is approximately 4 x 3 inches and has a blank back.

This trade card advertises Benjamin the Shirt Maker, located at 75 & 77 Catherine St., cor. Hamilton St., New York. The front of the card features the business's name prominently displayed as "BENJAMIN THE SHIRT MAKER." The address is also clearly visible below the name. The back of the card is blank. The provided images show a simple, likely text-based design focused on conveying the business name and location.

Trade card advertising J. Cohn's Shirt Emporium, located at 249 North Eighth Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card features a graphic of a shirt and indicates that shirts are made to order. The card is blue and dates from approximately 1870.

This trade card advertises L. Mayer's Shirt & Underwear Store in Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card displays a full advertisement announcing the store as the "sole mfg. of the Atlas shirt." The address, 76 Asylum Street, is prominently featured. The imagery includes comical illustrations of Black people. This is one of a set of seven cards. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises L. Mayer's Shirt & Underwear Store, located at 76 Asylum Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a policeman apprehending truant children. The illustration is part of a set of seven, and this is number six. The text on the card clearly identifies the business as a "Shirt & Underware Store" and boasts that it is the "sole mfg. of the Atlas shirt." The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises L. Mayer's Shirt & Underwear Store, located at 76 Asylum Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card features a comical illustration of three tramps, part of a larger set of seven. The text clearly identifies the store as the "sole mfg. of the Atlas shirt." The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises L. Mayer's Shirt & Underwear Store, located at 76 Asylum Street in Hartford, Connecticut. The front of the card features a humorous illustration of two caricatured Chinese men. This image is part of a set of seven similar cards. The text on the card clearly states the business name and its specialty: "Shirt & Underwear Store, sole mfg. of the Atlas shirt." The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Globe Shirts by Moses Cohen, located at the corner of Turner and Thames Streets in Winsted, Connecticut. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of a globe and a shirt walking together, symbolizing the combination of the company's name and product. The text on the card clearly states "National Card for Globe Shirts" and the address. The back of the card is blank.

Trade card advertising pearl shirts. The reverse side features a calendar advertisement. Circa 1885. Found in Ms. Coll. 1410, OOS, Box 2, Folder 17.

Trade card advertising Samuel Sternberger & Co., purveyors of "Pearl Shirts," located at 232 & 234 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card features an illustration of children and a kitten. The verso contains a full advertisement. The card is circa 1885.