Subject: Silk

Large red printed seal envelope with "THE BIG SILK WAIST HOUSE..F.R." printed in the middle. The address 73 & 75 Wooster Street is also printed on the envelope. Date is estimated as May 2, 1900. Physical location: Ms. Coll. 1410, M, Box 8, Folder 58.

Manifest detailing the cargo (silk handkerchiefs) from Canton to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with duties, bonded by the Etting brothers on March 10, 1827. The document originates from Baltimore, Maryland.

This trade card advertises Abramson & Drechsler, located at 34 West 14th Street in New York City. The card features a gray tiger cat with no ribbon. The image takes up the majority of the card, with text at the bottom describing the business's offerings. The text states that they sell yarn, crewls, silks, woolens, and other goods. The back of the card has not been digitized.

This trade card, printed on bookmark paper, advertises M. Lieblich & Co., a retailer of silks, dress goods, and hosiery at 148 Lexington Street, Baltimore. The card features a simple design with the business name prominently displayed at the top. The front of the card is a brown tone, with a black border, and features a slightly faded red circle around the business's name. The back is blank. The card has been folded in half and may be folded again. It has been re-folded since it was originally printed.

This trade card is a bookmark advertising M. Lieblich & Co., a merchant of silks, dress goods, and hosiery located at 148 Lexington Street, Baltimore. The trade card is printed on both sides. The front displays the shop’s name, address, and a decorative image of a woman holding a bouquet of flowers, seemingly in a floral garden. The back of the card is mostly blank, but does contain a small advertisement for M. Lieblich & Co., stating their address, and the products they sell: silks, dress goods, and hosiery.

This trade card advertises Sellheim's, located at 1222 Girard Avenue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card advertises the sale of embroideries, silks, and art in needlework. The card also states that the business provides stamping and embroidering services. The back of the card is blank.

Trade card depicting flowers on yellow silk. The address 817 Sixth Avenue, between 46th and 47th Streets, New York City is prominently featured. The card is part of a larger collection of trade cards and dates to circa 1885. The card's imagery suggests a business related to the sale of flowers or silk goods.

This trade card advertises Frank, Gutmann & Co., a New York City business specializing in lace and silk goods. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young girl with flowers in her hair. The image is likely chromolithographed, given its vibrant colors. The card measures 3 1/8 by 4 5/8 inches. The back of the card contains a full advertisement, which is not fully visible in the current image. The advertisement mentions the store's location is between Broadway and Church Streets.

This trade card advertises H. Baer, an importer and jobber of silk and straw goods, located at 115 Water Street in Cleveland, Ohio. The front of the card displays the business name prominently: "H. BAER IMPORTER AND JOBBER OF SILK & STRAW GOODS." Below the name, the street address, 115 Water Street, is clearly visible. The back of the card is blank. The card was presented by G.W. Lefwenhagen.

This trade card advertises Joel Gutman & Co., a silk and lace house established in 1852. The front of the card features text advertising their participation in the International Exhibition in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia. The address, 30, 32, 34 & 36 North Eutaw Street, Baltimore, is also clearly printed. The back of the card is blank.