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Billhead - Cohen & Brother, Buffalo, New York, November 28, 1873 Billhead - Cohen & Brother, Buffalo, New York, November 28, 1873

Invoice from Cohen & Brother, manufacturers of hoop skirts and bustles, located at No. 348 Seneca Street, Buffalo, New York. Dated November 28, 1873. The bill lists an itemized purchase of hoop skirts from S. Jones & Co. of Lindenville, Ohio. The billhead has a printed header with ornate lettering, and lists the business address and the names of the business proprietors, A.F. Cohen and Nathan Cohen. The billhead contains decorative elements, including a framed header section.

Billhead - Diamant, Berliner & Co., San Francisco, California, May 11, 1872 Billhead - Diamant, Berliner & Co., San Francisco, California, May 11, 1872

Billhead from Diamant, Berliner & Co., manufacturers of boys' clothing located at No. 4 Battery Street, near Market, San Francisco, California. The bill is dated May 11, 1872, and lists purchases from the business by A. Cohen & Co. The billhead has ornate Victorian-style lettering, a company logo, and is printed on quality paper. The transaction is detailed with a list of items and their corresponding prices. The total price is listed as $74.25.

Billhead - E. J. LEHMANN, Chicago, March 15, 1873 Billhead - E. J. LEHMANN, Chicago, March 15, 1873

Billhead from E. J. LEHMANN, a jobber and dealer in bankrupt stocks and job lots of fancy dry goods, notions, jewelry, toys, novelties, and more. Located at 198 State St., 61, 63, 65 & 67 Adams Sts., Chicago, Illinois. Dated March 15, 1873. The bill shows a purchase made by D. D. Davis Archer for various items such as “Shaw Brushes,” “Mazel Dishs,” “Thimbles,” and “Looking Glasses.” The billhead has a printed header and contains handwritten details about the purchase. The amount due is written in both numbers and words as “$9.96.”

Billhead - E. Rosenfeld, New York, New York, November 23, 1880 Billhead - E. Rosenfeld, New York, New York, November 23, 1880

Invoice from E. Rosenfeld, an importer and manufacturer of ladies' ties, scarfs, lace goods, novelties, and other items. Located at No. 202 Church Street, between White and Walker Streets, New York. Dated November 23, 1880. The bill is for a purchase made by Mrs. Henry Widdiswood. The billhead is well-organized with a clear header section and neatly printed text. The buyer's name is handwritten above the business name, while the rest of the details are printed.

Billhead - Frank Brothers & Co., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 15, 1885 Billhead - Frank Brothers & Co., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 15, 1885

Billhead from Frank Brothers & Co., clothiers and jobbers of men's wear, located at No. 51 North Third Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dated May 15, 1885. The bill lists a series of items purchased by D. E. Conrad. Each item is listed by number, description, quantity, and price, and the billhead is filled out by hand in an elegant cursive script. The billhead contains a header with details about the business, their location, and instructions for payments.

Billhead - I. Leopold & Bro., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, November 10, 1886 Billhead - I. Leopold & Bro., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, November 10, 1886

Billhead for I. Leopold & Bro., manufacturers of men's, youths', and boys' clothing, located at 19 & 21 South Fourth Street, Philadelphia. Dated November 10, 1886, the billhead lists a transaction with Honig & Schutter, of Hazleton, Pennsylvania. The invoice includes a list of items, likely clothing, and includes a column for price and another for total amounts due for each item. The billhead is formatted with a printed header and handwritten details of the business, location, date, and transaction. The text uses clear, ornate Victorian-style lettering.

Billhead - LOUIS SCHLESINGER, Reliable Shoe House, Galveston, Texas, May 1, 1895 Billhead - LOUIS SCHLESINGER, Reliable Shoe House, Galveston, Texas, May 1, 1895

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 - Michael Hassler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, September 16, 1885 Billhead - Michael Hassler, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, September 16, 1885

Billhead for Michael Hassler, manufacturer of umbrellas, parasols, and canes, located at 516 Market Street in Philadelphia. Dated September 16, 1885. The billhead displays ornate Victorian-style lettering and a clear business address. The bill is made out to Honig & Schutter in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. The bill shows an itemized list of purchases. The billhead also includes information on payment terms: “LESS 5 per Cent. in 30 DAYS, LESS 8 per Cent. in TEN DAYS.

Billhead - Mrs. M. J. Zernow, Charleston, South Carolina, September 30, 1890 Billhead - Mrs. M. J. Zernow, Charleston, South Carolina, September 30, 1890

Billhead from Mrs. M. J. Zernow, located at No. 315 King Street, Charleston, South Carolina. The business is described as a ‘Fashionable Millinery and Fancy Goods Establishment’ and advertises “A Full Line of Modern Styles of Corsets at the Lowest Prices, Always on Hand.” The bill, dated September 30, 1890, lists a purchase by Carrie Marks. The billhead is printed with an ornate Victorian-style design.

Billhead - N. Rosenfield & Co., Rochester, New York, December 24, 1874 Billhead - N. Rosenfield & Co., Rochester, New York, December 24, 1874

Invoice from N. Rosenfield & Co., importers and wholesale dealers of foreign and domestic wines and liquors, and manufacturers of pure rye, monongahela, and bourbon whiskey. Located at No. 7 Atwater St. Rochester NY. Dated December 24, 1874. The bill lists a purchase of various types of alcoholic beverages including Bourbon, Rye and possibly punch? essence, in barrels and 2 gallons, by John Straub. The billhead includes a decorative wood engraving of the distillery building.

Billhead - Porter, Slessinger & Co., San Francisco, California, November 12, 1885 Billhead - Porter, Slessinger & Co., San Francisco, California, November 12, 1885

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 - Stern & Bro., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, October 10, 1881 Billhead - Stern & Bro., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, October 10, 1881

Invoice from Stern & Bro., manufacturers of youths and boys clothing, located at 521 Market St. & 518 Commerce St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dated October 10, 1881. The invoice includes the price and quantity of 16 items, a total of 258.81. The invoice was issued to Joseph Kammerer, with a payment method or terms listed at the top of the bill.

Business Card: N. Hirschfeld, Hardware and Electrical Supplies, New York, NY Business Card: N. Hirschfeld, Hardware and Electrical Supplies, New York, NY

This business card advertises N. Hirschfeld's hardware and electrical supplies store located at 328 Grand Street, between Orchard and Ludlow Streets, in New York City. The front of the card is predominantly text-based, clearly displaying the business name, address, and type of goods sold. The back of the card is blank. The overall style suggests a late 19th-century business card.

Postcard Advertisement: Jeselsohn & Co., New York, 1881 July 27 Postcard Advertisement: Jeselsohn & Co., New York, 1881 July 27

Advertising postcard from Jeselsohn & Co., located at 545 Broadway, New York City, dated July 27, 1881. The postcard advertises photo albums, dolls, and fancy china. The postcard was sent from New York to Oswego, New York.

Trade Card for A. Pakscher Boot & Shoe Store Trade Card for A. Pakscher Boot & Shoe Store

This trade card advertises A. Pakscher Boot & Shoe Store located at 248 & 294 1/2 Grand Street, New York, New York. The card is printed on glossy stock. The card's front is the only side visible in the record. [The card is likely from 1880, when Charles Zornow owned a boot and shoe store at 248 Grand Street.]

Trade Card for B. Altman & Co., Ladies Suits Trade Card for B. Altman & Co., Ladies Suits

This trade card advertises B. Altman & Co., a department store in New York City, specializing in ladies' suits. It depicts a woman in a dress, possibly meant to represent a fashionable style offered by the store. The card features the address 19th St. & 6th Ave., NYC. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card for B. Cohen, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Fresh and Salt Water Fish Trade Card for B. Cohen, Wholesale and Retail Dealer in Fresh and Salt Water Fish

This trade card advertises B. Cohen, a wholesale and retail dealer in fresh and salt water fish located at 2 and 4 Ludlow Street, NYC. The card is actually a two-sided order form, featuring the business of P. Coleman & Co. of Constantia, NY on the first side. P. Coleman & Co. sold pike, perch, and eels from Lake Erie. The reverse side of the card features B. Cohen's business information. The front of the card has a handwritten order on it.

Trade Card for Ben Bloch, Opera House Clothier and Hatter Trade Card for Ben Bloch, Opera House Clothier and Hatter

This trade card advertises Ben Bloch, an Opera House Clothier and Hatter in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a sad-looking dog. The back of the card is blank. [Ben Bloch was the founder of the synagogue in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania].

Trade Card for Charles F. Saul, Agricultural Implement Dealer Trade Card for Charles F. Saul, Agricultural Implement Dealer

This trade card advertises Charles F. Saul, an agricultural implement dealer located at 17 & 19 East Water Street in Syracuse, New York. The card is a humorous illustration featuring anthropomorphic vegetables, a pea in a red hat sitting on a branch and smoking, and an elderly man and woman arguing beneath him. The image is a stylized depiction of farm life, incorporating elements of agriculture and humor. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card for Charles F. Saul, Implements & Hardware Trade Card for Charles F. Saul, Implements & Hardware

This trade card advertises Charles F. Saul, an implements and hardware store located at 17 & 19 East Water Street, Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features a playful illustration of a cabbage holding tools and sitting on a tree branch. Two elves are eating sauerkraut from a barrel nearby. The card has a green and yellow background, and the image is surrounded by a decorative border. The back of the card is blank. This card was copyrighted by Richmond and C. in Buffalo, New York in 1887.

Trade Card for Charles F. Saul, Successor to Tobey & Saul Trade Card for Charles F. Saul, Successor to Tobey & Saul

This circular trade card advertises Charles F. Saul, successor to Tobey & Saul, a business located at 17 & 19 East Water Street in Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features a caricature of a clown with donkey ears standing in front of two donkeys. The text on the front of the card is written in a circular pattern and identifies Charles F. Saul as the successor to Tobey & Saul. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card for Charles F. Saul, The Excursionist Trade Card for Charles F. Saul, The Excursionist

This trade card, likely from the late 19th century, advertises Charles F. Saul, located at 17 & 19 East Water Street in Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features a depiction of a steamboat traveling on water, with the text 'The Excursionist' printed above. The card likely advertises a store that sells goods for travel and recreation. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card for Chas. L. Cohen, Reliable Boot and Shoe House Trade Card for Chas. L. Cohen, Reliable Boot and Shoe House

This trade card advertises Chas. L. Cohen's Reliable Boot and Shoe House located at 315 N. Gay Street, between High and Front Streets, in Baltimore, Maryland. The front of the card features an illustration of elves. The back of the card provides a full advertisement for the business. The card is in poor condition but is a good example of a trade card from the 1870s.

Trade Card for Chas. Steinberg's Hat Store Trade Card for Chas. Steinberg's Hat Store

This trade card advertises Chas. Steinberg's Hat Store located at 420 Olive Street in St. Louis, Missouri. The front of the card features an array of colorful American coins in the shape of a circle with a scene in the center of a woman interacting with a merchant. The back of the card features a detailed advertisement, and is one of a set of four cards.

Trade Card for Chas. Steinberg's Hat Store Trade Card for Chas. Steinberg's Hat Store

This trade card advertises Chas. Steinberg's Hat Store, located at 420 Olive Street in St. Louis, Missouri. The front of the card features a colorful design incorporating American coins and a scene of a young woman and a seductive man. The back of the card provides more details about the business.

Trade Card for Chas. Steinberg's New Hat Store Trade Card for Chas. Steinberg's New Hat Store

This trade card advertises Chas. Steinberg's New Hat Store, located at 420 Olive Street in St. Louis, Missouri. The front of the card features a colorful design with American coins surrounding a central scene depicting a woman and a beggar. The back of the card contains a full advertisement.

Trade Card for Chas. Steinberg's New Hat Store Trade Card for Chas. Steinberg's New Hat Store

This trade card advertises Chas. Steinberg's New Hat Store located at 420 Olive Street, St. Louis, Missouri. The front of the card features a colorful illustration of various American coins arranged around a central scene. The central scene depicts a woman and a blacksmith. The back of the card includes more details about the store. This card is one of four in the set.

Trade Card for Cohen & Bro.'s, Clothing and Furnishing Goods Trade Card for Cohen & Bro.'s, Clothing and Furnishing Goods

This trade card advertises Cohen & Bro.'s, a clothing and furnishing goods store located at 142 Locust Street, Columbia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features four kittens wearing blue ribbons sitting atop a cigar holder. The back of the card is blank. The card was on exhibit at the Library of Congress in Cincinnati, Ohio, during 2005.

Trade Card for D. Mayer, Millinery & Fancy Goods Trade Card for D. Mayer, Millinery & Fancy Goods

This trade card advertises D. Mayer, a millinery and fancy goods store located at 273 Grand Street, New York, New York. The card is printed on glossy stock. The front of the card features a woodcut illustration of a bonnet, along with an extensive advertisement. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card for Edwin C. Burt, Fine Shoes Trade Card for Edwin C. Burt, Fine Shoes

This trade card advertises Edwin C. Burt, a fine shoe store located at 22 South Salina Street in Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of two cupids holding a single shoe. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for the business. The card was exhibited at the Library of Congress in Cincinnati by the American Jewish Archives during 2005. [This card is likely from a business run by Rosenbloom Bros. It is uncertain whether the business was a shoe store or a clothing store. The name of the store itself is not mentioned on the card.]

Trade Card for Ehrichs', General Store Trade Card for Ehrichs', General Store

This trade card features a sunflower-shaped design with yellow petals and a brown center, reminiscent of an advertisement for a general store. The card includes the address of the store, located at Eighth Avenue and 24th Street, in a prominent location at the bottom of the card. The back of the card features an Easter advertisement. The second card in this record is similar, with the same sunflower-shaped design, and an ad for Easter items on the reverse.

Trade Card for Fleishman Bros., Retailers of Minnie Hauk Coraline Corsets Trade Card for Fleishman Bros., Retailers of Minnie Hauk Coraline Corsets

This trade card advertises Fleishman Bros., retailers of Minnie Hauk Coraline Corsets. The front of the card features a woman wearing a corset, standing in a room with a large window. Her dress is raised, revealing the corset. On the back of the card, a full advertisement provides details about the business. [The business name listed on the card is Warner Brother's Company. Another card indicates Fleishman Bros. was located at 82 Market Street.]

Trade Card for Goldsmith Bros. Trade Card for Goldsmith Bros.

This trade card advertises Goldsmith Bros., a clothing store located at 304 Lackawanna Avenue in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of a child in a basket that is suspended from a tree. A dog rocks the basket. The background of the illustration includes trees, a fence, a house, and a path. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card for Goldsmith Bros., Clothiers Trade Card for Goldsmith Bros., Clothiers

This trade card for Goldsmith Bros. features a girl in a red dress holding a white rabbit on a gold background. The front of the card advertises Goldsmith Bros. as clothiers with their address at 304 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card for H. Schultz Cloaks Manufacturing Trade Card for H. Schultz Cloaks Manufacturing

This trade card advertises H. Schultz, Cloaks Manufacturing. The business was located at 370 East Water Street, New York. The card features a floral design and decorative border. The card is printed in black ink on white cardstock.

Trade Card for H. Simler, Shoes Trade Card for H. Simler, Shoes

This trade card advertises H. Simler, a shoe store located at 153 Kansas Avenue in Topeka, Kansas. The front of the card features a humorous image of a drunken sailor. The sailor's hat has fallen off his head and he's leaning against a post, looking disoriented. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card for Harry Cohen, Metal Goods Merchant Trade Card for Harry Cohen, Metal Goods Merchant

This trade card advertises Harry Cohen, a metal goods merchant at 250 South Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card features a simple design, with the name, address, and telephone number printed in black lettering on a white background. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card for Hart & Blauvelt, Dry Goods and Fancy Goods Trade Card for Hart & Blauvelt, Dry Goods and Fancy Goods

This trade card advertises Hart & Blauvelt, a dry goods and fancy goods store located at the corner of Broadway and Main Street in Nyack, New York. The card features a hand holding a bouquet of flowers, suggesting the sale of fancy goods. The front of the card features red and black ink, likely indicating a red border and black text. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card for Herman Jantzen, Clothing Store Trade Card for Herman Jantzen, Clothing Store

This trade card advertises Herman Jantzen, a clothing store located at 284 Sixth Avenue in New York City. The card features a simple design with a prominent advertisement for Herman Jantzen in bold letters. The card is printed in black and white. [There is a smaller image on the card of a man with glasses, but there isn't enough information about the card for us to ascertain what it is advertising].

Trade Card for J. Baum & Co., Clothiers Trade Card for J. Baum & Co., Clothiers

This trade card advertises J. Baum & Co., a clothing store located in St. Louis, Missouri. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a child looking out of a window. Two white pigeons are perched on the window sill next to the child. The background includes buildings, possibly part of a city street. [The store was likely owned by a Jewish man named J. Baum]. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card for J. Ostheim, Lancaster, Pennsylvania Trade Card for J. Ostheim, Lancaster, Pennsylvania

This trade card features a whimsical illustration of anthropomorphic flowers riding a beetle. The front of the card displays the flowers in vibrant colors. There is a blank space for the text description. The verso of the card contains a business advertisement but is not visible in the image.

Trade Card for J. Solomon & Co., Importers and Dealers in Watches, Diamonds, and Jewelry Trade Card for J. Solomon & Co., Importers and Dealers in Watches, Diamonds, and Jewelry

This trade card advertises J. Solomon & Co., importers and dealers in watches, diamonds, and jewelry, located at 1189 Broadway (3 doors above 28th Street) in New York City. The front of the card features a simple black and white design with the company name and address printed in bold, black lettering. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card for Jacob & Bernstein's, One Price Shoe Emporium Trade Card for Jacob & Bernstein's, One Price Shoe Emporium

This trade card advertises Jacob & Bernstein's, a shoe emporium located at 14th Street and 8th Avenue in New York City. The front of the card features an illustration of rabbits. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card for Jacob A. Spitzer, Shoemaker Trade Card for Jacob A. Spitzer, Shoemaker

This trade card advertises Jacob A. Spitzer, a shoemaker located at 927 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a simple illustration of a bird. The background is plain, and the text includes the business name, address, and occupation.

Trade Card for Jonas Levy's New York Clothing Co. Trade Card for Jonas Levy's New York Clothing Co.

This trade card advertises Jonas Levy's New York Clothing Co., located at 144 Northampton Street in Easton, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a boy sailing a boat with a bow and arrow, suggesting a sense of adventure and style associated with the clothing store. The card also includes hand-written information on the front indicating that the original location was 116 Northampton Street. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card for L. L. Adler, Clothier Trade Card for L. L. Adler, Clothier

This trade card advertises L. L. Adler, a clothier located at 290 Chapel Street, New Haven, Connecticut. The front of the card features an illustration of three puppies. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.

Trade Card for L. Levin & Son, Photographers Trade Card for L. Levin & Son, Photographers

This trade card advertises L. Levin & Son, photographers located at 910 Market Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card depicts a comical, drunken man. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card for Lazare & Schroeder, Clothiers Trade Card for Lazare & Schroeder, Clothiers

This trade card advertises Lazare & Schroeder, a clothing store located in Kansas City, Missouri. The front of the card features an illustration of two boys holding a sign with the store's name and advertisement. The back of the card is blank. The front of the card appears to be a black and white printed image.

Trade Card for Leiter Bros. Clothing and Furnishing Store Trade Card for Leiter Bros. Clothing and Furnishing Store

This trade card advertises Leiter Bros. clothing and furnishing store in Syracuse, New York. The front features a comical illustration of a rose singing to a mouse. The rose is wearing a long dress and a large hat. The mouse is wearing a hat, jacket, and pants and holds a small rose in his paws. The card has a red border and includes the business address: 52 S. Salina Street. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card for Levingston's Shoe and Boot Store Trade Card for Levingston's Shoe and Boot Store

This trade card advertises Levingston's Shoe and Boot Store, located at 1831 W. 9th Street, Kansas City, Kansas. The front of the card features a humorous illustration depicting a scene of domestic violence. The back of the card is dated for the 1882 Spring season.

Trade Card for Levy & Hiller, Leading Clothiers Trade Card for Levy & Hiller, Leading Clothiers

This trade card advertises Levy & Hiller, Leading Clothiers in Waverly, Iowa. The front of the card features a playful illustration of three girls playing with a baby. The girls are dressed in stylish clothing, and the baby is wearing a bonnet. The background includes trees and greenery. The back of the card features a full advertisement for the business.

Trade Card for Levy & Wolf,  J&T Cousins, The Boston Shoe Store Trade Card for Levy & Wolf, J&T Cousins, The Boston Shoe Store

This trade card advertises Levy & Wolf, located at 317 Main Street, Houston, Texas, and J&T Cousins, a New York-based shoe company. The front of the card features a full-figured Victorian woman in a stylish dress. This image, along with the text, likely advertises the “Boston Shoe Store,” a specialty shop that carried fine shoes for women. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card for Louis Latz, Manufacturer and Importer of Ladies' and Misses' Cloaks and Wraps Trade Card for Louis Latz, Manufacturer and Importer of Ladies' and Misses' Cloaks and Wraps

This trade card advertises Louis Latz, a manufacturer and importer of ladies' and misses' cloaks and wraps, located at 46 Walker Street in New York. The card features a plain white background with black text. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card for M. Einstein, Clothier Trade Card for M. Einstein, Clothier

This trade card advertises the clothing store, M. Einstein. The front of the card features a political cartoon of a donkey with a man's face. The card is printed in black and white. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card for M. H. Danziger & Co., Millinery Trade Card for M. H. Danziger & Co., Millinery

This trade card advertises M. H. Danziger & Co., a millinery located at 78 & 80 Market Street in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. On the front of the card, two robins, perched on a branch, are depicted in front of a light blue background with white clouds. The card has a decorative border featuring a repeating design of blue, gold, and red leaves, with a white background. The back of the card features the complete advertisement, with a description of Danziger's services and merchandise.

Trade Card for M. J. Steinberg, Children's Hats Trade Card for M. J. Steinberg, Children's Hats

This trade card advertises M. J. Steinberg, a children's hat retailer located at 303 North Fourth Street in St. Louis, Missouri. The front of the card features a colonial-era scene with a man and a woman. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card for M. Sonnenberg Piano Co. Trade Card for M. Sonnenberg Piano Co.

This trade card advertises the M. Sonnenberg Piano Co. located at 801 Chapel Street in New Haven, Connecticut. The front of the card features an illustration of a piano with a decorative floral design. The back of the card is blank. The card is a stock card for Huntington Pianos.

Trade Card for Max Shirpser Jewelry Co. Trade Card for Max Shirpser Jewelry Co.

This trade card advertises Max Shirpser Jewelry Co. in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a depiction of a premium medal, while the reverse side shows a photograph of San Francisco City Hall.

Trade Card for Mrs. H. Levy, Fashionable Milliner Trade Card for Mrs. H. Levy, Fashionable Milliner

This trade card advertises Mrs. H. Levy, a fashionable milliner located at 1826 Columbia Avenue, Philadelphia. The front of the card features an illustration of a young boy standing with a dog. The text reads: 'Mrs. H. Levy ... Fashionable Milliner ... 1826 Columbia Avenue, Philadelphia ... hats bonnets ...'. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.

Trade Card for N. Oppenheimer's Shoe House Trade Card for N. Oppenheimer's Shoe House

This trade card advertises N. Oppenheimer's Shoe House, located at 219 Gay Street in Baltimore, Maryland. The front of the card is dominated by a floral design. [While the specific types of shoes sold by N. Oppenheimer are not specified, the card's focus on a single product line indicates a specialization in the shoe industry.] The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card for New York Hat Store Trade Card for New York Hat Store

This pair of trade cards advertises the New York Hat Store located at 361 Pa Ave, near 4th St NW in Washington D.C. The front of each card displays a similar image. In the center, a silver-colored boy is pictured hunting with a rifle, aimed at a target that is not visible. On one card, the boy is wearing a hat. On the other, he is not wearing a hat. The back of each card is blank. [Max Davis owned the New York Hat Store.]

Trade Card for Oscar Strasburger & Co., Dry Goods Trade Card for Oscar Strasburger & Co., Dry Goods

This trade card advertises Oscar Strasburger & Co., a dry goods store located at 445 Broadway, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of five birds perched on a branch. Two blue birds with tufted heads are sitting near a nest. The image has a bright, vibrant feel with the birds painted against a background of vibrant orange blossoms. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card for R. Mautner, Clothing and Furnishing Merchant Trade Card for R. Mautner, Clothing and Furnishing Merchant

This trade card advertises R. Mautner, a clothing and furnishing merchant located at 49 Crosby Street, near Broome Street, in New York City. The card features a striking lithographic illustration of a lion, perhaps symbolizing strength or quality. The text on the card lists the business's address. [The source indicates that R. Mautner is a known Jewish individual.]

Trade Card for Rosenbloom Brothers, Successors to Eban J. Beane Trade Card for Rosenbloom Brothers, Successors to Eban J. Beane

This trade card advertises Rosenbloom Brothers, successors to Eban J. Beane, a clothing store located in Providence, Rhode Island. The card features a pink rose embossed on the front. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card for Rosenkranz Bros., Gents' Goods Trade Card for Rosenkranz Bros., Gents' Goods

This trade card advertises Rosenkranz Bros., a men's clothing and goods store located in Boston, Massachusetts. The front of the card features an illustration of a winged pixie or sprite. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business. The store is listed as being located at 21 Kneeland Street and 272 Broadway in South Boston. The card has a red border and has the name 'Rosenkranz Bros.' at the top, printed in bold.

Trade Card for Rosenthal Bros. & Co. Trade Card for Rosenthal Bros. & Co.

This trade card advertises Rosenthal Bros. & Co., a clothing retailer with branches in Portland, Oregon and San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a yellow shoe on a dark background, with an inscription that reads 'Rosenthal Bros. & Co.', '147 First Street, Portland, Oregon', and 'Branch of 107, 109, 111 Kearny St., San Francisco, California.' The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card for Rosenthal Bros. & Co. Trade Card for Rosenthal Bros. & Co.

This trade card advertises Rosenthal Bros. & Co., a clothing store with locations in both Portland, Oregon, and San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a single violet-colored shoe, likely a representation of a fashionable item. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card for Rosenthal Bros. & Co. Trade Card for Rosenthal Bros. & Co.

This trade card advertises Rosenthal Bros. & Co., a clothing store with locations in Portland, Oregon, and San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a pink shoe with a decorative bow. The back of the card is blank. [The store was located at 147 First Street, Portland, Oregon, and had a branch at 107, 109, and 111 Kearny Street, San Francisco, California.]

Trade Card for Rosenthal Bros. & Co., Shoe Store Trade Card for Rosenthal Bros. & Co., Shoe Store

This trade card is for Rosenthal Bros. & Co., a shoe store with locations in Portland, Oregon and San Francisco, California. The card features a drawing of a slipper adorned with flowers. This card is one of four in a set. The back of the card is blank. The card advertises Rosenthal Bros. & Co. with addresses at 147 First St., Portland, OR, and 107, 109, and 111 Kearny St., San Francisco.

Trade Card for Rosenthal Bros. & Co., Shoe Store Trade Card for Rosenthal Bros. & Co., Shoe Store

This trade card advertises Rosenthal Bros. & Co., a shoe store with locations in Portland, Oregon, and San Francisco, California. The card features a slipper decorated with colorful flowers. This is card two of four in the set. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card for Rosenthal Bros. & Co., Shoe Store Trade Card for Rosenthal Bros. & Co., Shoe Store

This trade card advertises Rosenthal Bros. & Co., a shoe store with locations in Portland, Oregon and San Francisco, California. The card is one of a set of four and features a slipper with flowers. The verso is blank.

Trade Card for S. Oppenheimer, Dealer in Weed Sewing Machines Trade Card for S. Oppenheimer, Dealer in Weed Sewing Machines

This trade card advertises S. Oppenheimer, a dealer in Weed Sewing Machines, located at 528 9th Street, N.W. in the St. Cloud Building, Hartford, Connecticut. The card is referred to as a 'Jumbo' card and features a colorful illustration of a large elephant (a jumbo) with a sky and grass background. The card is primarily red, blue, and yellow.

Trade Card for S. Sulzberger, Grand Opera House Trade Card for S. Sulzberger, Grand Opera House

This trade card advertises S. Sulzberger, located at the Grand Opera House in New York City. The card features a young boy in a grey suit, holding a piece of fabric, against a gold background. The front of the card describes the business, which sold clothes, corsets, and other items. The back of the card provides additional details about the business. The card also mentions the store's location at 23rd and 8th Street, suggesting that it may have been part of a department store or a complex of businesses within the Grand Opera House.

Trade Card for Sam'l M. Lederer's Shirts Trade Card for Sam'l M. Lederer's Shirts

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.

Trade Card for Samuel Cohen, Clothier Trade Card for Samuel Cohen, Clothier

This trade card advertises Samuel Cohen, a clothier located at 9 N. Eighth Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a small illustration of a young girl watching an egg hatch in a bird's nest. This playful imagery is typical of trade cards from the late 19th century. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card for Samuel Cohen's Shoe Emporium Trade Card for Samuel Cohen's Shoe Emporium

This trade card advertises Samuel Cohen's Shoe Emporium located at 9 North 8th Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a young boy standing with a flower in his hand. The background is a black and white stylized design with a prominent tree. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card for Samuel J. Cohen, Shoes Trade Card for Samuel J. Cohen, Shoes

This trade card advertises Samuel J. Cohen, a shoe merchant located at the corner of Congress and 1st Streets in Troy, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of a cat and a bird. The cat is sitting upright with its tail curled around its body. The bird is perched on a branch above the cat. The back of the card provides additional information about the business.

Trade Card for Schwartz's Toy Bazaar Trade Card for Schwartz's Toy Bazaar

This trade card advertises Schwartz's Toy Bazaar, a toy store located at 300 Fulton Street, opposite Johnson, New York City. The front of the card features an image of an eagle. The back of the card features a full advertisement with the business name and a list of the products they sell: 'BABY CARRIAGES, VELOCIPEDE, TOYS AND GAMES'.

Trade Card for Simon Cohen Millinery & Fancy Goods Trade Card for Simon Cohen Millinery & Fancy Goods

This trade card advertises Simon Cohen Millinery & Fancy Goods located at 165 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Michigan. It is noted that Simon Cohen is the successor to S & M Cohen. The front of the card displays the main pavilion of the Centennial Exposition. The back of the card features an advertisement for the business.

Trade Card for Sollers & Co.'s, Fine Shoes, Denver, Colorado Trade Card for Sollers & Co.'s, Fine Shoes, Denver, Colorado

This trade card advertises Sollers & Co.'s, a fine shoe store in Denver, Colorado. The card features a young woman holding a bouquet of roses. The back of the card has a similar image but reversed. The image is surrounded by a black frame.

Trade Card for Ulrich & Co., Dry Goods Trade Card for Ulrich & Co., Dry Goods

This trade card advertises Ulrich & Co., a dry goods store located at 2204 Third Avenue, corner of 120th Street in New York, New York. The card features a comical illustration of a man looking at a rack of clothing. The card is formatted to look like a store front and uses a caricature of a man to depict the business owner's name. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card: Fleishman Bros., Millinery, Pittsburgh, PA Trade Card: Fleishman Bros., Millinery, Pittsburgh, PA

This trade card advertises Fleishman Bros., a millinery store located at 82 Market Street in Pittsburgh, PA. The front of the card features a colorful illustration; a bird is depicted prominently, along with the full advertisement text which includes the business' name, the name "City of Paris", and the address. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card: Leopold Levy, Clothing, Huntington, Indiana Trade Card: Leopold Levy, Clothing, Huntington, Indiana

This trade card advertises Leopold Levy's clothing store in Huntington, Indiana. The front of the card depicts a boy trying on clothes, likely highlighting the store's selection of children's apparel. The illustration is in color and has a style typical of late 19th-century advertising. The text on the front clearly indicates the store's location: "Opposite the Court House," Huntington, Indiana, and the business's association with J. W. Rosenthal & Co. The back of the card features a full advertisement (more text) that is fully visible in the second image.

Trade Card: Rosenthal Bros. & Co., Shoe Merchants, Portland, Oregon and San Francisco, California Trade Card: Rosenthal Bros. & Co., Shoe Merchants, Portland, Oregon and San Francisco, California

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.