Subject: Shoemakers

A 1913 calendar advertising T. Cohen, a shoemaker in Somerville, New Jersey. The calendar features a depiction of the Virginia Dare scene.

Invoice from N. Hess' Sons, creators and distributors of men's high-grade footwear, located at 112 E. Baltimore St., Baltimore. Dated July 1, 1898. The invoice is for the purchase of shoes, and lists a total of 27 pairs purchased. The buyer is listed as Dr. G. A. Conlyn. The billhead is adorned with an ornate and stylized title and logo.

Billhead from Simon Mayer's business in Natchez, Mississippi, dated June 8, 1867. The billhead features Mayer's name and address: MAIN STREET, Natchez, Mississippi. Simon Mayer (1839-1905) was a Confederate soldier, known as "Little Mississippi Major", who served in various Mississippi regiments. Born in New Orleans, he was the son of John and Jannette Mayer, who moved to Natchez in 1841 and established a shoe store. Prior to his military service, Mayer was an apprentice shoemaker in Paris.

Certificate of disability discharge for Samuel Nathan, an Irish shoemaker, dated February 14, 1863. The certificate notes the recipient has blue eyes and a light complexion. A notation indicates an error regarding a purchase and states he was not Jewish.

This trade card advertises W. Steinbreder, a bootmaker located at 908 North Broadway, near Franklin Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri. The front of the card features an owl perched on a branch, with a boot prominently displayed in the foreground. Two mice are depicted at the tip of the boot. The text on the back invites both old and new customers to visit the new location.

This trade card advertises Cohen & Bro.'s Philadelphia Shoe Store, located at 735 Cumberland Street. The front of the card features a winter scene with cows, a picturesque illustration likely chosen for its nostalgic appeal or to evoke a sense of quality and craftsmanship. The business name and address are clearly printed below the image. The back of the card is blank.

Trade card for Cohen & Bro.'s Philadelphia Boot and Shoe Store, located at 12 S. 8th Street. The card features an image of bluebells and is dated circa 1885.

This trade card advertises Florsheim Bros., shoe manufacturers. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a boy dressed in a period costume reminiscent of the 1780s. He is depicted in a style that might be considered whimsical or slightly anachronistic within the context of late 19th-century advertising. The back of the card is a full advertisement providing the business address: 85 E. Madison Street, Chicago, opposite McVicker's Theatre. The card notes the founders of the famous Florsheim Company.

Trade card for George Budesheim's shoe shop located at 69 S. Arlington Ave., Baltimore, Maryland. The card features an illustration of a woman beating her husband. A full advertisement is on the back. Circa 1885.

Trade card depicting a man and woman in a horse-drawn cart, peacocks on grass, advertising "Fine Shoes" at 597 Palisade Avenue, corner of Congress Street. The card is dated January 1, 1882, and is part of the Manuscript Collection 1410. The imagery suggests a prosperous and fashionable clientele.

This trade card advertises S. Cohen & Bro's Philadelphia Shoe Store, located at 142 Locust St., opposite the Franklin House in Columbia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a drawing of a rose on what seems to be an Edsel car. The back of the card is blank. A second card is present in this record, but a description is not available.

This trade card advertises S. Cohen & Bro's Philadelphia Shoe Store, located at 142 Locust St., opposite the Franklin House, in Columbia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a prominent yellow flower, which may have been a design element popular during the late 19th century. The text on the card clearly states the business name and address. The back of the card is blank. A second image shows the back of the card, which is blank.

This trade card advertises S. Isselbacher, a cobbler in New York City. The front of the card depicts a detailed illustration of a cobbler seated at his workbench, mending a shoe by candlelight. The scene is rendered in dark tones, creating a sense of intimacy and highlighting the meticulous nature of the cobbler's craft. The address is visible in the illustration: 77 Columbia St., near Rivington. The back of the card features a full advertisement, clearly stating "BOOTS & SHOES MADE TO ORDER."

Trade card advertising the shoemaking business of Sylvan Dalsheimer, located at 31 North Ninth Street, between Filbert and Arch Streets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card is dated circa 1885. The front of the card features the text "COMMON SENSE SHOEMAKER," and the back includes a full advertisement and an image of a foot.