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Billhead - Jacob Mitchell, St. Louis, Missouri, July 27, 1881Billhead - Jacob Mitchell, St. Louis, Missouri, July 27, 1881

This billhead from Jacob Mitchell, a manufacturer of Ladies', Misses' And Children's Sewed Shoes at 919 North Fourth Street, St. Louis, Missouri, is dated July 27, 1881. It records a sale to Penningroth, Schreiber & Co. for various types of footwear including "Power Grain Tie", "Slippers", "Calf", and "Apron" shoes, listed with quantities and prices. The total amount due for the transaction is calculated. The item features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and product description, with a small decorative element above the location. 3.

Trade Card - Brosnan Bros., Chicago, IL / Minneapolis, MN, 1885Trade Card - Brosnan Bros., Chicago, IL / Minneapolis, MN, 1885

This colorful trade card advertises Brosnan Bros., a retailer specializing in Boots, Shoes & Slippers. The front of the card features a vibrant illustration of a red slipper overflowing with purple and white flowers and green foliage, tied with a pink bow, alongside the text "Compliments of Brosnan Bros. 200 Milwaukee Ave." The reverse side provides further details, inviting attention to their "complete New Line of BOOTS, SHOES & SLIPPERS" at "FINEST GOODS AT LOWEST PRICES," listing multiple store locations including 200 Milwaukee Ave. & 171 N. Halsted St. in Chicago, and 110 Hennepin Avenue in Minneapolis. The text on the reverse uses decorative asterisks between words.

Trade Card for Baldwin & Miller and Levy & Katzman, Slippers and GaitersTrade Card for Baldwin & Miller and Levy & Katzman, Slippers and Gaiters

This trade card advertises the businesses of Baldwin & Miller and Levy & Katzman. One side of the card advertises slippers and gaiters in a plain and fancy variety. The other side of the card advertises Baldwin & Miller, Tailoring. The card has a national advertising component for Levy & Katzman, Slippers and Gaiters. It is not clear what type of gaiters or slippers are being advertised. The card is printed in black and white and contains an ornate border.

Trade Card for Levy & Katzman, Celebrated Ladies' Slippers and GaitersTrade Card for Levy & Katzman, Celebrated Ladies' Slippers and Gaiters

This trade card advertises Levy & Katzman, a Memphis, Tennessee business, with a focus on ladies' slippers and gaiters. The front of the card features an illustration of two young boys playing in a boat. One of the boys is diving into the water. The card lists a variety of shoe styles, including hand-sewed slippers and gaiters, white slippers and sandals, Louis XV heeled slippers and gaiters, and men's embroidered and plain slippers. The back of the card is blank.