Subject: Shoes

Catalogue of G.E. Weiss & Sons, shoe manufacturers, located at 229 East 42nd Street, New York City. Published in 1894. The catalogue is fully illustrated with images of shoes, shoe uppers, shoemaker's tools, and skins. Prices are listed in the catalogue. Established in 1873.

A broadside advertisement for Rosenwald's in Albuquerque, New Mexico, featuring Goodyear rubber goods, including high buckle shoes. The advertisement includes a shoe size chart for mail orders. Undated, but likely circa 1910 based on stylistic elements and the inferred date from the archival collection.

Bill from A. & S. Levy, dealers in Dry Goods, Clothing, Notions, Shoes, Boots, Hats, and other items located at the corner of Main and South Streets, Victoria, Texas. Dated January 7, 1880. The bill lists items bought by O. Stoner for Julia Rose including fabric, dress goods, boots, and other items. The bill shows a detailed breakdown of quantities, prices, and a total of $16.75. The billhead features a printed header section, a company logo, a date, and decorative borders around the edges.

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.

Billhead - 7/1/1893...Eliel Brothers, Clothing, Dry Goods, Carpets, Wall Papers, Boots, Shoes, Hats & Caps, Dillon, Montana...The bill lists a series of items purchased by Mrs. A. D. Hollister, with prices and quantities. The transaction includes various fabrics, trims, shoes, and clothing items, reflecting the scope of Eliel Brothers' wide variety of goods.

Billhead - Friedman Bros. & Schafer, manufacturers and jobbers of good shoes for cash. Located at Washington Ave & Ninth St., St. Louis, Missouri. The billhead features a detailed drawing of a building, likely the store, and has a decorative logo with the company's name. The date of the billhead is October 18, 1893. The buyer is noted as Samuel Magnes & Co, Western Grove, Ark.

Billhead from Greensfelder, Rosenthal & Co., manufacturers and jobbers of boots and shoes, located at 105 & 107 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. Dated August 30, 1881. The bill is addressed to Dworak & Beckman in Oakdale, Nebraska, and includes an itemized list of the transaction. The billhead is a standard business form with standard business headings and terms of service, including discounts. The document shows the sale of two lots of footwear, likely boots or shoes. The billhead displays a company logo with ornate lettering and decorative elements including a framed header section.

Billhead - 9/1/1870 Silver City, Idaho Territory - Hyman & Reichenberg - General Store.......selling items to the Owyhee Mining Co.. Note this BH has a different design than others in the collection. The bill lists a number of items purchased by the Owyhee Mining Co. at Hyman & Reichenberg, including groceries, tobacco, and other goods. There are handwritten annotations of quantities, prices, and totals.

Billhead - Dated January 4, 1874. The bill is for an extensive list of purchases from J. Feldberg, Dealers in Clothing, Gents Furnishing Goods, Boots, Shoes, Hats, Caps, etc. The billhead is printed with a decorative border around the business's name and description. The business was located in Helena, Montana on Main Street, opposite the First National Bank. The billhead is a well-preserved example of a late 19th century retail invoice.

Invoice from J. Stern, a manufacturer of gentlemen's fine boots and shoes, located at 5 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio. The bill is dated May 13, 1880, and lists the purchase of a pair of alligator shoes by an unknown buyer. The total price for the purchase is listed as 11.50. The billhead features a printed header with two decorative illustrations of boots. The header text is printed in an ornate Victorian-style lettering.

Invoice from Leon Frank & Sons, manufacturers of fine shoes, located at 369 W. Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland, dated November 8, 1886. The bill lists purchases made by H.L. Menefee of Sperryville, Virginia. It includes a list of items purchased, likely shoes, with their sizes and prices. The total amount of the bill is $48.15. The billhead contains detailed information on the business’s payment terms and a note stating that single pairs made to order are not taken back.

Invoice from Lewis Elias, dealer in boots, shoes, and trunks, located at 368 King Street, corner of George, Charleston, South Carolina. Dated January 20, 1885. The billhead includes a drawing of a boot. The buyer appears to be J. H. Dautzler. The bill lists a total amount of $6.42.

Invoice from LOUIS SCHLESINGER, Reliable Shoe House, located at 406 and 408 Tremont Street, Galveston, Texas. Dated May 1, 1895. The bill lists 1 pair of ladies Oxfords purchased by the Dominican Sisters for Miss Daisy Hood. The billhead features a decorative header with the business name and address in bold, formal lettering. The bill includes a note stating that errors or claims will be rectified within five days of purchase.

Billhead from Meis & Meyer, commission merchants, manufacturers, and jobbers of boots and shoes, located at 83 & 85 West 3rd Street, Cincinnati. Dated March 10, 1877. The billhead features an image of the business's building, a company logo, and ornate lettering. The bill lists items sold, a total, and a note to pay within 5 days.

Billhead from N. M. Uri, a wholesale and retail dealer of dry goods, clothing, notions, boots, shoes, and other items, located at No. 39 Broadway, Paducah, Kentucky. Dated March 1, 1871. This invoice records the purchase of 13 yards of calico, 2 spools of thread, 3 spools of balling, and 1/4 yard of ribbon for a total of $3.20. The transaction is marked as paid. The billhead is a simple printed form with a handwritten notation of the transaction. The text appears to be in typical script handwriting, with a distinct cursive style. It also notes “Received Payment” and that it was paid for in cash.

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 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.

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 from Zellner & Co., dealers in fashionable custom-made boots and shoes, located at 389 Main Street, Memphis, Tennessee. The bill is for one pair of “Pebble Goat side lace shoes” for the buyer, C. B. Schroeder. The bill was dated March 30, 1876. A hand-drawn image of a boot appears at the top of the billhead. The billhead displays a formal, elegant design and ornate text.

Billhead for J. Rueff's business, selling boots, shoes, hats, and caps. Located at No. 178 J Street between 6th & 7th, Sacramento, California. The billhead features a good lithograph of hats. Dated 1865. The description speculates that J. Rueff may be related to Abe Reuf of San Francisco, California.

Die-cut trade card depicting a shoe that opens to reveal children inside. Features the logo "U. S. BOOT & SHOE CO." The card is circa 1885.

Envelope addressed to R. H. Goldberg in Rogersville, Pennsylvania, postmarked July 29, 1897. The letterhead features a lithograph of a fancy dress shoe.

Black die-cut trade card depicting a high button shoe with floral decoration. The card is circa 1885. This item is part of the O Collection, located in Ms. Coll. 1410, OOS, Box 2, Folder 58.

An illustrated catalogue with prices from Fleishman, Morris & Co., purveyors of "Old Virginia Shoes." The catalogue lists items numbered 1300, 1302, and 1304. The company was located at 1300-1304 E. Franklin Street. Publication date is unknown but estimated to be around 1900 based on the available information.

This is the first American edition of J. Sparkes Hall's *The Book of the Feet: A History of Boots and Shoes*. Published in New York in 1847 by William H. Graham and J. S. Redfield, this volume traces the history of footwear from ancient Egypt, the Hebrews, Persia, Greece, and Rome through the Middle Ages to the 19th century. It includes illustrations of different styles, advice for last-makers, and remedies for corns. This particular copy contains an ownership inscription from Simon Mayer of Natchez, Mississippi, dated December 23, 1858.

This trade card advertises A. Rubenstein's Cheap Boots & Shoe Store, located at 455 North Second Street. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of an elephant carrying a banner that reads, in large, bold letters, "RUBENSTEIN'S CHEAP BOOTS & SHOE STORE." The text is also printed in German below the English text. The image is likely meant to attract attention and convey a sense of value and perhaps even a bit of whimsy, given the unusual choice of an elephant as a visual element. The back of the card is blank. The style of the illustration suggests a late 19th-century origin.

This trade card advertises Asher's, a store selling "Cheap Family Boots & Shoes." The front of the card features a comical illustration of a cow being milked. The text on the card clearly states the business name and address: Asher's Cheap Family Boots & Shoes, 61 Main Street, Flushing, Long Island, New York. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises B. Nathan's store, specializing in patent ankle-supporting shoes. The front of the card depicts a charming illustration of a toddler in a white dress playfully taking money from a bank. Two girls are situated in the bottom corner of the card. The business's address is prominently displayed: 221 Sixth Avenue, bet. 14th & 15th Streets, New York. The back of the card states that this location is the "Headquarters for the Patent Ankle-Supporting Shoes."

Trade card depicting a dog in a red shoe with a pink rose. The card advertises the Broadway Shoe Store located at 150 Broadway. The card is circa 1885 and is part of the Louis Goldstein Collection (Arc.MS.56, Volume 25, Page 21).

An engraved trade card advertising "Burt" shoes. The advertisement features a depiction of Cupid in a shoe-shaped chariot pulled by two doves. The card indicates an address of 56 Sixth Street and is dated circa 1885. The trade card is part of the Manuscript Collection 1410, located in OOS, Box 2, Folder 59.

An engraved trade card advertising "Burt" shoes. The card features an illustration of a woman in a shoe being carried by two Black individuals. The reverse side contains a full advertisement incorporating an 1882 calendar. The card was found in a collection of materials related to the Mercantile business, and its geographic location is associated with Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Trade card advertising D. Armstrong & Co., purveyors of ladies' fine shoes. The card indicates A. B. Weil as the sole agent for Wilkes-Barre, PA. Circa 1885.

This trade card advertises D. Ruben & Co., a shoe store located at 68 King St. in Alexandria, VA. The front of the card (Image 1) shows an illustration of cats and dogs, possibly related to the brand or style of shoes sold. The text 'A.S.T.Co Black Tips Shoes' is visible, indicating a specific type of shoe. Image 2 shows the back of the card which includes the business's name and address: D. Ruben & Co., 68 King St., Alexandria, VA. The back of the card also indicates that this is a stock card.

One of two trade cards depicting a dark shoe and a yellow rose. The card dates from circa 1885. The item is part of the Manuscript Collection 1410, located in the Out of Series (OOS) collection, Box 2, Folder 17.

This trade card advertises Edwin C. Burt, purveyor of fine shoes. The front of the card depicts a caricature: a woman is being carried in a shoe by two young African American men. This imagery is likely meant to be humorous, but also reflects the racist attitudes prevalent during this period. The back of the card displays an 1880 calendar. The card was presented by Samuel Cohn in New York City.

Trade card depicting a girl and a rabbit, with the address 14th & 8th Avenue noted. The card also advertises "Dealers in E. C. Burt's Fine Shoes". The card is part of Volume 19, Page 6 of archival collection Arc.MS.56. The date is estimated to be January 1, 1881.

This trade card advertises the Great Bankrupt Boot & Shoe Company, located at 53 and 55 State Street in Albany, New York. The card features a racially insensitive illustration of a Black man holding a child dressed in a sailor suit on his lap. The image is a caricature and reflects the racist stereotypes prevalent in the late 19th century. The business name, "GREAT BANKRUPT BOOT & SHOE COMPANY," is prominently displayed on the card. The back of the card is blank.

Trade card advertising Greenfelder & Florsheim school shoes. The card features a lithograph depicting a student wearing new shoes. The reverse side is blank. The card is estimated to date from circa 1885 and was published in Chicago, Illinois.

This trade card advertises Hyman Brothers, a business dealing in clothing, hats, boots, and shoes. The front of the card features a stylized illustration of a woman, possibly representing a customer or a fashionable figure of the time. The illustration is somewhat abstract in style, with the main focus being on the clothing items. The text clearly identifies the business name and the types of merchandise sold. The image suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises J. Schuster's, a boot and shoe store located at 16 South Pearl Street in Albany, New York. The front of the card features the business's name prominently displayed, along with the address and a simple depiction of boots and shoes. The text is clear, and the design is uncluttered, focusing primarily on conveying the essential information: the business name, the type of goods sold, and the address. The back of the card is blank. The card's overall style is simple and functional, characteristic of trade cards from the late 19th century.

This trade card advertises Jacob Bros.' Boston Boot & Shoe Store, located at 845 Broadway, Oakland, CA. The front of the card features a simple illustration of a sailboat with one sail. The style of the illustration and the overall design suggest a late 19th-century origin. The back of the card is blank. A separate text on the card mentions the J. M. Gusky Orphanage and Home, with the Bertha Rauh Cohen Annex. This home was founded in 1890 by Esther Gusky, in memory of her husband, Jacob Mark Gusky. The Annex was a gift in 1889 from Aaron Cohen in memory of his wife, Bertha Rauh Cohen.

This trade card advertises Kast's Fine Shoes, located at 738 & 740 Market Street between Dupont and Kearny in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a well-dressed boy standing in a wreath of brown and green. The illustration style suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Kast's Fine Shoes, located at 738 and 740 Market Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a boy dressed in colonial-era clothing, holding flowers in shades of red and blue. The image is likely meant to evoke a sense of elegance and tradition, associating the shoes with quality and craftsmanship. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Kast's Fine Shoes, located at 738 and 740 Market Street in San Francisco. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration. A goose is depicted in the scene with a cook holding a knife. The illustration's style suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The back of the card is a full advertisement for Kast's Fine Shoes, with more details about the business and their footwear. The back also displays the image of the back of a shoe.

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 color illustration of a pair of eggs from a blue tit. The image is highly detailed and shows the eggs in a realistic manner. The business's name and street address are clearly printed below the image. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Kast's Fine Shoes, located at 738 & 740 Market Street in San Francisco. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a sailor boy climbing a sail. The image is likely meant to evoke a sense of adventure and the nautical themes often associated with San Francisco's maritime history. The illustration style is consistent with late 19th-century printmaking techniques. The back of the card is blank.

This calling card-style trade card advertises M. Levy, a purveyor of boots and shoes. The front of the card features a decorative design of blue and yellow flowers.  Below the floral design, the text 'BOOTS AND SHOES..3 EAST KING STREET' is clearly visible. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Mrs. T. Strauss's Great American Boot and Shoe Store, located at 143 North Queen Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a stylized illustration of a fan made of leaves and, prominently, the words "BOOTS AND SHOES" along with "GREAT AMERICAN STORE." The design is elegant and suggestive of late 19th-century aesthetics. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises N. A. Moses & Co., makers and retailers of boots and shoes. The front of the card features text advertising the business. The text states that they make and sell shoes and boots at 43 Tremont Street and that they make shoes "to measure." The back of the card is blank.

This trade card, shaped like a high-button shoe, advertises N. A. Moses & Co., purveyors of fine boots and shoes. The front of the card features a detailed illustration of a high-button shoe, which also serves as the card's unique shape. The text on the card reads, "FINE BOOTS AND SHOES AT RETAIL AND TO MEASURE...43 TREMONT STREET." The design is clean and elegant, likely reflecting the style of the late 19th century. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises P. Bergman's, a shoe store located at 2210 Second Street in Harlem, New York. The front of the card features text-based advertisement. The text on the card reads, "P. Bergman, Good Durable Shoes. Gaiters to order...2210 Second Street (Harlem)." The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Rosenbloom Bros., a boot and shoe store located at the corner of Salina and Railroad Streets in Syracuse, NY. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a boy and a girl on a swing, set against a possibly idyllic background. The image style suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. Below the illustration, the text clearly states the business name, the type of goods sold, and their address. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Rosenbloom's Celebrated Shoes. The front of the card features a line drawing of a young boy holding a scroll. The illustration style is characteristic of late 19th-century advertising. The text 'Rosenbloom's Celebrated Shoes' is visible on the card. The back of the card is blank.

This is one of three trade cards in a set from Rosenthal Bros. & Co., a shoe store with locations in Portland, Oregon (147 First St.) and San Francisco, California (107, 109, and 111 Kearny St.). The card depicts a slipper adorned with flowers. The illustration is in color. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises S. Bloomfield, a shoe store located at 367 6th Ave., New York. The front of the card features an illustration of naked babies and pink flowers. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises S. Cohen & Bro., a boot and shoe store in Columbia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card (Image 1) depicts a child wearing a boot. The illustration style suggests a late 19th-century origin. The back of the card (Image 2) is blank. [Selig Cohen, the likely owner of the business, was born in Easton, PA in 1845 and died in Columbia, PA in 1909. He was a well-known shoe merchant, never married, and survived by several sisters and a niece. His death was noted in the *Lebanon (PA) Courier and Semi Weekly Report*. His remains were taken to Brooklyn, NY for burial.]

This trade card advertises S. Dalsheimer, a retailer of leather tip shoes. The front of the card depicts a charming scene of a child in a cradle being watched over by a dog. The illustration is likely intended to evoke a sense of comfort and quality associated with the shoes. Below the illustration, the text indicates the business name and address: 122 North 8th Street, Philadelphia, Pa. The back of the card is blank. [It is noted that Sylvan Dalsheimer was active in Jewish affairs.]

This trade card advertises S. Katzenberg's boot and shoe store in Baltimore, Maryland. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a man and a woman peering into a shop window at shoes. The style of the drawing is characteristic of late 19th-century commercial art. The back of the card contains a full advertisement announcing a moving sale from 467 N. Gay Street to the old stand at 463 N. Gay Street. A detailed price list is included. The card shows some damage. [The donor noted that S. Katzenberg was active in Jewish affairs.]

This trade card advertises S. Rosenbloom & Son, purveyors of fine shoes. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a yellow bird with a long brownish tail perched on a branch, set against a background of a house with a snowy landscape. A pink rose and red and autumn-colored leaves add to the picturesque scene. Below the illustration, the text highlights the business's specialization in 'Fine Shoes'. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises S. Rosenbloom & Sons, a "Leading Boot and Shoe House" located at the corner of Genesee and North Streets in Auburn, NY. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a man in a rowboat. The style of the illustration suggests a lighthearted and humorous approach to advertising. The business name and address are clearly printed on the card. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Samuel Cohn's fine shoes. The front of the card depicts a charming illustration of a boy pushing a shoe-shaped sled, likely meant to evoke a sense of childhood and playfulness, associating the shoes with joy and ease. The image style suggests it dates from the late 19th century. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for Samuel Cohn's business, including the address: 281 Grand St., NYC.

This trade card advertises Selz, Schwab & Co., a children's shoe store. The front of the card shows a charming illustration of a boy carrying books and papers, striving for academic honors. The boy is dressed in red clothing. The text 'A B C Children's Shoes' is prominently displayed. The back of the card features the text 'Rock Bottom Shoes'.

Trade card depicting a shoe with roses. The card is circa 1885 and is part of the Ms. Coll. 1410 collection. The card's subject relates to the mercantile trade.

Trade card advertising Solar Tip Shoes, a product of John Muhr. The card features an illustration of four children playing against a red background. The advertisement is approximately from 1885. Found in Arc.MS.56, Volume 21, Page 24.

Trade card depicting two babies in a large pink shoe. Circa 1885. Part of the Rosenbloom Bros. collection. Found in Arc.MS.56, Volume 25, Page 31.

This trade card advertises Vogel Brothers, clothiers located at 8th Avenue & 42nd Street. The front of the card features a comical illustration of "dad's shoes," likely depicting a style of men's footwear popular at the time. The illustration's style and subject matter suggest a humorous approach to advertising, aiming to attract attention and create a memorable brand image. The back of the card is blank.