Subject: Stationery

This is a two-part catalogue from the 47th New York Trade Sale, circa 1849. Part one lists booksellers, and part two lists stationers. It provides an extensive listing of Jewish book dealers and stationery suppliers in New York City during the 1840s and 1860s, along with their wares. Notable names included are Hart, Samuel, Cohen, Henry, and Cohen, Lawrence.

A broadside advertising circular from Mark Levy & Brothers, importers of French and English stationery, fancy goods, playing and visiting cards, and manufacturers of Circular Pointed Metalline Pens. The circular, dated May 1, 1852, announces new stock and is addressed to customers. An illustration of their Maiden Lane building is featured.

Broadside advertising circular of Mark Levy and Brothers, importers of French and English stationery, fancy goods, playing and visiting cards, etc. Published in New York, New York on August 1, 1850. The circular informs customers of new stock and reminds them that Levy still manufactures Circular Pointed Metalline Pens. An illustration of their Maiden Lane building is at the top center.

This is a four-page British patent document, issued March 3, 1863, to Barnet Solomon Cohen of London for an apparatus designed to protect the points of pencils. The patent includes a diagram illustrating the invention. Barnet Solomon Cohen and his brother, Henry Cohen, who ran stationary establishments in London and Philadelphia respectively, are noted as brothers who engaged in cross-Atlantic trade of various goods.

Billhead from Auerbach, Wells & Co., wholesalers and retailers of wines, liquors, fancy goods, notions, stationery, wall and wrap papers, located on Main Street in Helena, Montana. Dated April 1, 1878. The bill is addressed to R. Lockey & Co. and includes a record of the transaction. The billhead features the company name, a list of goods sold, and the business address. The billhead also notes the company is a depot for the sale of Singer Manufacturing Co. sewing machines, threads, and attachments. The document shows evidence of items being purchased from a different business, including an accounting line for “12 C.M.I. (2 + Gaynor 1 Zubrissie).” The document has an ornate Victorian-style font and layout.

This billhead from Charles J. Cohen, an envelope manufacturer located at 617 Market Street, Philadelphia, was addressed to Theo Leonhardt & Son. Dated August 20, 1890, this billhead is likely for the purchase of envelopes or other paper goods. The billhead has a decorative header that includes the business name, address, and the phrase “Strictly Net.” The billhead also features an elaborate logo featuring an envelope and globe with the word “Zenith.”

Billhead from Geo. L. Stratton & Co., importers, manufacturers, and jobbers of fine stationery, blank books, Russia and calf wallets, photo, auto albums, pictures, etc. and wrapping, manila, and tea papers. Dated January 3, 1876. The bill is made out to H.G. Cohn & Co., Mill St, and lists items purchased, likely paper goods, with prices listed. The billhead includes a decorative, engraved image of a building and ornate lettering.

This billhead is from the famous card manufacturer Lewis I. Cohen, who is listed as successor to the business, and is dated August 9, 1848. The bill lists items purchased by Durrie & Peck. The items include: 5 gross Rubber Bands, 3 doz. Playing Cards, 1 doz. Cards. It lists the total cost as $8.00. The billhead has an image of the business building, ornate lettering, and decorative elements, including a framed header section with the business name.

Billhead from Haas Bros., importers and dealers in books, stationery, fancy goods, toys, jewelry, baskets, perfumery, baby carriages, etc., located at Georgia St., cor. Sacramento, Vallejo, California. Dated August 2, 1875. A note on the billhead indicates that the business is affiliated with the Golden State Lodge #216. The billhead is printed with decorative borders. The business name is in a large, bold typeface with an ornate flourish.

Invoice from Lewis I. Cohen, an importer of English & French stationery, located at 133 William Street, New York. Dated May 25, 1848. The bill lists various items, including paper, envelopes, folders, and boxes, likely purchased by Dunnie & Peck. The bill includes an itemized list of the transaction, quantities, and prices. The billhead features a company logo of an Eagle perched on an Ace of Spades with thirteen shining stars, ornate Victorian-style lettering and a printed header.

Invoice from Marcus W. Wolf & Co., importers and wholesale stationers, located at 204 and 206 W. German Street, Baltimore, Maryland. Dated April 4, 1893. The bill lists the purchase of an item(s) from the business by G. Wanamaker Manufacturing Co., likely paper goods or stationery items. The invoice lists a total amount due of $1000. The billhead displays ornate Victorian-style lettering and includes a company logo, a visual depiction of the business's storefront, and a framed header section. Terms of the purchase are outlined on the billhead.

Billhead - Weil & Levy, importers of fancy goods, cutlery, stationery, playing cards, perfumery, Yankee notions, &c. Located at the corner of Sacramento and Battery Streets, San Francisco. The billhead features a decorative border, ornate lettering, and a list of the business’s products and services. The billhead indicates that Weil & Levy receive goods regularly from Europe and New York. Dated October 2, 1865. The bill is made out to L. Feeder & Bros. The handwriting in the bottom right corner indicates a price of 3.50. The billhead is printed on high quality paper.

Billhead for Weil & Woodleaf, importers of fancy goods, cutlery, stationery, playing cards, perfumery, Yankee notions, etc. Located at 113 Battery Street, between California and Pine, San Francisco, California. Dated July 11, 1881. The bill is written out to “Sarles & Weiderman, Gonzales” and lists a transaction. The billhead is formatted with a list of products sold by Weil & Woodleaf in the left margin, and a list of items purchased in the right margin. The billhead is printed in a simple typeface and uses boldface for emphasis.

Billhead for Weil & Woodleaf, importers of fancy goods, cutlery, stationery, playing cards, perfumery, Yankee notions, and more, located at 113 Battery Street, between California and Pine Streets, San Francisco, California. The billhead is dated October 5, 1876. The bill lists a handwritten order, likely for an item such as a comb or a purchase of stationery. The billhead has a printed header section.

Invoice from Weil & Woodleaf, importers of fancy goods, cutlery, stationery, playing cards, perfumery, Yankee notions, etc. Located at 113 Battery St. between California and Pine. Dated September 23, 1872. The bill lists items purchased likely from the business including “1/2 doz. cards” and “1/2 doz. cards.” The total of the transaction, including the price of “1/2 doz. cards,” is $19.1/2. The billhead has a printed header with ornate lettering, with a list of the goods sold by Weil & Woodleaf on the right side. The company name is prominent at the top.

Billhead from David Felt & Co., stationers, booksellers, and blank book manufacturers in New York City. Dated September 12, 1835. The Hochman Encyclopedia of American Playing Cards lists Felt as an early maker of American playing cards, specifically mentioning 1826 as a date of manufacture; however, this billhead does not specifically mention playing cards. The billhead comes from an old New England family.

Billhead of Greenebaum, J., Importers and Wholesale Dealers in English, German & American Stationary, Fancy Goods & Cutlery. San Francisco, California. Dated July 27, 1857.

Billhead from the stationery store of H. Seioliman & Co., successors to Lewis I. Cohen. The billhead is dated August 5, 1848, and lists the address as 134 William Street, New York, New York. The billhead features lithographic printing and is an example of early American commercial printing.

Billhead from the firm of Henry Cohen, an importer and wholesaler stationer located at 507 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The billhead is dated July 29, 1859. Printed by Geo. W. Bernadon & Bros.

Billhead from Henry Levy & Brother, importers of English, French, and German fancy goods, staple and fancy stationery, and druggists' articles. Located at 49 Maiden Lane, New York. Dated March 13, 1872.

Billhead from Kaufman & Co., a stationary store located in New York, New York. The billhead is dated August 24, 1883. The item is a single sheet of paper.

Billhead from Loewenstein's stationery store located at 352 East Houston Street, New York, New York. The billhead is dated October 3, 1876. The archival object consists of a billhead, a form used for billing customers. This material provides insight into the commercial activities of a stationary store in 19th-century New York.

Billhead from Zenner Brothers, a notions, fancy goods, and stationery store located at 601 & 603 Mulberry Street, Syracuse, New York. Dated August 25, 1891. The billhead also includes a newspaper clipping announcing the death of David Zenner, a senior member of the firm.

This document is a copy of British Patent No. 656, issued to Barnet Solomon Cohen on March 19, 1856, for a method of manufacturing penholders, handles, knobs, finger plates, and umbrella and parasol furniture. The patent is bound as issued with an official blue cover and consists of one page printed on one side. Barnet Solomon Cohen and his brother, Henry Cohen, who ran stationary establishments in London and Philadelphia respectively, maintained business connections where Henry imported goods from Barnet.

A broadside advertisement for "The Originall Cohen's Beft (Best) Black Lead Pencil's, Warranted Good." Printed in red with wide margins, it includes the handwritten address "No. 242 Shadwell Street." The advertisement dates from circa 1810 and was printed in London, England. The Cohen family, known for their stationery, playing cards, and pencils, operated businesses in both London and later in New York City and Philadelphia.

An advertisement for tracing paper and packages from Cohen's, a stationery store in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The advertisement consists of a yellow envelope containing both tracing paper and an impression. The label on the envelope includes instructions. Circa 1850. Possibly a unique surviving example.

This is a profusely illustrated wholesale catalogue from Henry Cohen, a prominent Philadelphia merchant, published in 1859 by Henry B. Ashmead. The catalogue features a wide array of stationery items, along with a notable section dedicated to "games and amusements," including numerous engraved illustrations of chess pieces. The catalogue provides insights into the commercial activities of a leading Jewish merchant in 19th-century Philadelphia. Cohen's grandfather arrived in Philadelphia in the 1760s, and Henry himself immigrated from England in 1837; he died in 1879 and served as president of Mikveh Israel.

Wooden and cardboard two-piece flat container for lead pencil refills. Approximately 3.0" in length by 1.5" wide, with a removable cardboard top. Original paper label is intact and legible, showing normal storage wear. Contains lead pieces. Labeled "Henry Cohen Manufacturing Est. London 1803 & Manufacturing Est. Philadelphia 1838." This stationery firm belonged to Henry Cohen, a leader in the Philadelphia Jewish community and father of Mary Cohen. His brother in England also ran the manufacturing and stationery establishment; he was also an inventor.

A business letter written on May 26, 1890, by H. M. Selig, a stationer and printer in Savannah, Georgia, to A. W. Grooms in Jacksonville, Florida. Selig offers Grooms employment at a salary of $18.00 per week. The letter is contained within an envelope featuring advertising for Selig's business.

Commercial letter from Mark Levy & Brothers, importers of stationery, wafers, games, and playing cards in New York City, to Merriam Chapin & Co. in Springfield, Massachusetts. Dated July 29, 1852. The letter mentions specific types of paper.

This item is a pocket diary belonging to Hymen L. Lipman. The diary, dating to 1849, features a marble cardboard cover and is associated with a stationery company that advertised an eraser attached to a pencil. The diary was found in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

This document is a copy of a Provisional British Patent, number 1831, granted to Barnet Solomon Cohen on August 8, 1859, for an ever-pointed pencil. The patent is bound in its original blue cover and consists of a single sheet printed on both sides. Barnet Solomon Cohen operated a stationery establishment in London; his brother, Henry Cohen, ran a similar business in Philadelphia and imported many items from Barnet. The patent application provides details about the innovative design of the pencil.

This document is a provisional British patent application, number 1631, filed June 21, 1871, by Barnet Solomon Cohen of London. The patent describes improvements in pencils and pencil point protectors. The patent application is bound as issued with an official blue cover and consists of one page printed on both sides. Barnet Solomon Cohen was the brother of Henry Cohen, who ran a stationery establishment in Philadelphia and imported goods from Barnet's London business.

This document is a single-page provisional British patent application, number 3802, granted on September 18, 1880, to Barnet Solomon Cohen of London, for a pencil sharpener and protector. The patent describes a device combining sharpening and protective functions for pencils. The patent application is significant as an example of Cohen's inventive work and his contribution to the stationery industry.

This document is a one-page (two-sided) provisional British patent application, number 1128, granted March 2, 1883, to Barnet Solomon Cohen of London. It describes a device or apparatus for sharpening or pointing pencils, accompanied by a diagram illustrating the invention. The patent applicant, Barnet Solomon Cohen, had a brother, Henry Cohen, who ran a stationary establishment in Philadelphia and imported goods from Barnet.

Shipping manifest detailing numerous stationary items shipped to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from Liverpoole on August 1, 1851. The shipment is notable for its connection to Henry Cohen, a prominent figure in the Philadelphia Jewish community and father of Mary Cohen. The manifest also references L. Levison.

Shipping record detailing the arrival of stationary from London, England to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on December 18, 1857. The recipient is Henry Cohen. The document is a broadside.

Trade card advertising Rubinstein, a manufacturer of blank books, stationery, and sporting goods, located at the corner of Market and Walnut Streets in Philadelphia. The card features a baseball logo. The business telephone number is listed as Bell Phone 1414. The date is inferred from the context and physical location of the card within the collection.

This trade card advertises Crosett & Samuel, located at 914 Market Street in San Francisco. The card features a young girl holding a dog brush. The text on the card reads 'STATIONARY, SILVERWARE, BASKETS, ETC.' The card's image is framed with a thick, dark border. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Frederick Stein, a bookseller and blank book manufacturer located on State Street, New London, Connecticut. The card features an illustration of two children, one of whom is carrying a book. The card has a red border and a small amount of text. The front of the card indicates that the business is a 'Blank Book Manufacturer. Book Seller'. The reverse of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Mitchell & Seixas, Stationers, located at 917 Broadway in New York City. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young boy fishing with a paint palette in the water. The background includes a shoreline with a wooden pier. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises P. Fleischner & Co., a Philadelphia business selling frames, leather goods, stationery, and other unspecified items. The front of the card features an illustration created by Ketterlinus depicting an old sailor in a rowboat, approaching a beach. An artist is seen begging a woman at the seashore, with a bag resting on the sand. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises P. Fleischner & Co., paper dealers located at 208 North Eighth Street in Philadelphia. The front of the card features a floral design of red and yellow flowers, a sprig of leaves, and a brown background. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises P. Fleischner & Co., a paper goods manufacturer located at 1026 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. The front of the card depicts a young man proposing to a young woman, while an older woman looks on. The couple is standing in a park-like setting. The text 'ACT 2' is visible on the front of the card. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Rosenbaum & Co., a Philadelphia retailer selling stationery, games, croquet, hammocks, archery equipment, and smoked glasses. The front of the card features an illustration of a girl and an artist at the seashore, reminiscent of a summertime scene. The card notes it is at Fleischner's Old Stand and is dated Summer 1880. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises S. Morris, a stationer located at 406 J Street, Sacramento, California. The front of the card features an illustration of a young girl dancing with a boy. Both are wearing large, rounded, bright-colored hats. The boy is wearing a bow tie. The illustration is in a whimsical style with bright colors. The words 'HERE WE GO' are printed above the figures. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Schneider & Co., a bookstore and stationery store located at 1106 Eleventh Avenue in Altoona, Pennsylvania. The front of the card depicts a young girl wearing a winter coat, a fur-trimmed hat, and gloves. She is posed standing outdoors, perhaps in front of a shop window. The background appears to be a bustling city street. The image is well-executed, using fine lithographic techniques. The reverse of the card is blank.

A trade card depicting a chubby girl pulling the hair of a chubby boy. The card features the address 406 J Street and identifies the business as a stationer. The card dates to circa 1885 and likely originated in Sacramento, California. The image shows a scene of children interacting, suggesting a potential focus on items for children or families, perhaps stationery, toys, or similar goods. Additional details include 'Hall' written on the card but this remains unclear in its context.

This trade card advertises Crosett & Samuel, purveyors of picnic supplies and stationery. The front of the card showcases a charming illustration of a colonial-era girl in a long dress teaching a costumed dog to beg. The dog is dressed in what appears to be a small, fancy outfit. The image is likely intended to evoke a sense of whimsy and sophistication associated with the business's products. Below the illustration, the text clearly displays the business's address: 914 Market St., and notes that they are "Headquarters for Picnic Supplies, Stationery, etc." The back of the card is blank.

This trade card for S. Morris, a stationer, features a charming illustration of a young boy in a cap kissing a girl in a white scarf. The text above the illustration says, "GOOD NIGHT SWEETHEART." Another girl, in a blue dress with red ruffles, is also depicted. The address, 406 J Street, is clearly visible at the bottom. The illustration style and color palette suggest a late 19th-century origin. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card for S. Morris, a stationer located at 406 J Street in Sacramento, California, depicts a charming scene of a girl assisting a boy who has fallen down. The text on the card reads "Oh Dear Me," which is likely related to the image. The primary colors seem to be muted tones, and the style suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The front of the card displays the illustration and the business information. The back of the card is blank.

Small wooden container shaped like a bullet, used to hold #1 Everpoint pencil leads. The label reads: '#1 EVERPOINT LEADS; HENRY COHEN, PHILA.,PA.' It still contains lead inside. This stationary firm belonged to Henry Cohen, a leader in the Philadelphia Jewish community and father of Mary Cohen. Date of creation estimated to be around 1890.