Subject: Syracuse, New York

Invoice from Chas. W. Ostrander, a cigar manufacturer, dealer in smoking and chewing tobaccos, snuff, pipes, etc. located at 53 South Clinton Street, Syracuse, New York. Dated September 9, 1884. The bill is handwritten and lists an item purchased, most likely a box of cigars, with a price of $6.90. The buyer’s name is “Mo. Holden.” The billhead is decorated with an illustration of an American Indian figure, perhaps a common symbol of the time, smoking from a pipe. The top of the page has a text block with terms and conditions regarding the business.

This billhead from D. Crehange & Co., Wholesale Clothiers in Syracuse, N.Y., dated March 30, 1882, documents a transaction with Mr. Jos. Brook. The invoice lists four separate entries for "Boys' Suits," with quantities of 6 for each line, at prices of $2.50, $4.25, $4.25, and $6.00, totaling $107.00. The billhead features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the company name and prominently states "WHOLESALE CLOTHIERS" and "EXTRA SIZED GARMENTS A SPECIALTY." 3.

This billhead from D. Crehange & Co., Wholesale Clothiers in Syracuse, New York, dated May 25, 1882, details a transaction with Mr. G. E. Brooks. The invoice includes the purchase of 1 pair of pants for $7.50, and 6 boys' suits for $36.00, along with additional boys' suits totaling $13.50, for a grand total of $57.00. A handwritten note indicates that 3 pieces were sent in exchange for items Mr. Brooks sent. The billhead features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the company name, a "BOUGHT OF" banner, decorative star embellishments, and states that extra-sized garments are a specialty. It also includes a clause about damage claims within five days of receipt. 3.

Billhead from Danziger & Brothers, manufacturers of clothing located at 32, 34 & 36 West Washington Street, Syracuse, New York, dated July 7, 1885. This invoice shows the purchase of items from the business by Joseph Brooks, who is likely a resident of Waterloo, New York. The billhead features an illustration of the company building, a framed header section, and a decorative company logo. The billhead has a date stamp and handwritten notes listing the transaction and items purchased, likely clothing.

Invoice from J. D. Ackerman & Bro., manufacturers and jobbers of clothing located at 14 South Salina Street, Syracuse, New York. Dated August 23, 1881. The invoice includes an itemized list of goods purchased from J. D. Ackerman & Bro. by Joseph Brooks of Waterloo, New York. The billhead lists a

Envelope addressed to William L. Tucker in Syracuse, New York, from I. Frank & Bros. in Cincinnati, Ohio, dated March 7, 1885. I. Frank & Bros. were also publishers of the Hebrew Almanac.

The front of this trade card features a colorful illustration of an artist, depicted with a mustache and beard, wearing a hat, and holding a painter's palette and brushes. A decorative jug with jewels or stones is also present. The verso displays a circular purple stamp for A. Lesser & Son, identifying them as jobbers of watches and jewelry located at 61 Warren St., Syracuse, N.Y. The stamp also states they carry a full assortment of watch, clock, optical, and jobbing materials. 3.

A trade card for J. B. Libirman, advertising jewelry, watches, spectacles, and fancy goods, including Roger Bros. Silver Ware, located in Syracuse, N. Y. The card features an illustration of a boy dressed in Spanish attire, wearing a hat and a patterned suit, standing beside a cluster of flowers. The text for the products and location is vertically oriented. The reverse side of the card is blank. 3.

This colorful trade card advertises Jalonack, a Clothier & Merchant Tailor located at 8 West Railroad Street in Syracuse, N.Y. The front of the card features a vibrant illustration of a comical monkey dressed in a ruffled collar, blue jacket, and red pants, pulling a pig by its leg, set against a dotted background suggesting grass. The reverse side presents a detailed price list for various made-to-order and ready-made clothing items, including "All Wool Pants made to order" for $5.00, "All Wool Suits" for $15.00, "Overcoats" for $15.00, a "Good business-suit ready made" for $6.00, and a "Heavy Overcoat ready made" for $4.00. The text on the card is in a clear, straightforward font, with the business name "Jalonack's" prominently displayed on both sides. 3.

This trade card advertises L. Solomon, a dealer in clothing, gents' furnishing goods, hats, caps, boots, and shoes, located at 7 West Fayette Street, Syracuse, N. Y. The front of the card features a color illustration of a young boy in historical or fanciful attire, eating a large striped candy cane, with a small dog beside him. The card uses decorative, ornate lettering for the business description, typical of late 19th-century advertising.

A trade card depicting a woman picking flowers. The card is part of Volume 28, Page 2 of archival collection Arc.MS.56. The image is circa 1885 and relates to mercantile activities. The card's location is Syracuse, New York, based on the archival collection's geographic metadata.

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.

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.

This trade card advertises Charles Simon's shoe store in Syracuse, New York. The card features a black baby laying on a blanket. The front of the card lists two addresses: 248 & 248 1/2 North Salina Street, and the business's branch location, 147 North Salina Street. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Golding's Cigar Store, located at 54 East Genesee, Syracuse, New York. The card features an illustration of a young girl holding a bouquet of flowers in a vase. Her hands are outstretched, holding the flowers, and she is smiling. She is dressed in a long white dress and her hair is worn in a simple style. The background of the card is green and contains a small flower at the bottom right corner of the card. The illustration is surrounded by text in a decorative font, highlighting the address, Golding's Cigar Store, and the store's location in Syracuse, New York. This card is the fourth and final card in a set of four cards. The back of the card is blank.

This is one of a set of four trade cards for Golding's Cigar Store located at 54 East Genesee Street, Syracuse, New York. This card depicts a girl holding flowers. The card is printed in red and black ink with a decorative floral border. [John Golding owned and operated the store.] The back of the card is blank.

This trade card is one of four cards advertising Golding's Cigar Store located at 54 East Genesee Street, Syracuse, New York. It features a colorful illustration of a woman holding a bouquet of flowers. This is card two of four. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises H. & N. Weinheimer, dry goods merchants located at 76, 78, and 80 Butternut Street in Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features a winter scene with holly and other holiday decorations. The card is likely from the late 1800s, as the back is blank and the print quality reflects that era.

This trade card is a national advertisement for Acme Soap. The front of the card depicts a boy riding on a large cloud of soap. The back of the card features a full advertisement for H. & N. Weinheimer. The card lists three addresses for Weinheimer: 76, 78, and 80 Butternut Street. The trade card advertises both dry goods and groceries.

This trade card advertises I. H. Brounstein's Clothing House, located at 13 & 15 North Salina Street, Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of a man standing in snow. He is holding a gun in his right hand. The card is bordered with a blue, green, and red patterned strip and has a black background. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises I. H. Brounstein's Clothing House located at 13 & 15 North Salina Street in Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features a stylized illustration of a house with a snowy roof against a seaside landscape. It's possible this image represents the home of the owner, I. H. Brounstein. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises I. H. Brounstein's Clothing House, located at 13 & 15 North Salina Street, Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features a depiction of a man pulling a sleigh through the snow. He is dressed in a dark overcoat, fur-trimmed hat, and gloves, and he is looking forward while steering the sleigh. There are buildings visible in the background, along with a horse pulling the sleigh. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises I. H. Brounstein's clothing store located at 28 South Salina Street in Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features a young boy dressed in a traditional Scottish outfit with a large two-penny stamp pinned to his coat. The background of the card appears to be a light wood or paper with a small border at the top and bottom of the card. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises I. M. Liberman, a watchmaker and jeweler located at 103 Grape Street, Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features a blue bird in the center, surrounded by a stamped border. The back of the card is blank. The card features a blue bird in the center.

This trade card for Jacob Weinheimer, a furniture dealer located at 49 N. Salina Street, Syracuse, New York, features a young girl dressed in a variety of costumes. The girl is shown in four different outfits. This is the fourth of four cards in a set. [Jacob Weinheimer was a Jewish businessman who operated a furniture dealership in Syracuse, New York.] The back of the card is blank.

This trade card, part two of a set, advertises Jacob Weinheimer, a furniture dealer located at 49 N. Salina Street, Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features a detailed illustration of a naval battle during the Civil War. The USS Merrimac, a Confederate ironclad, is prominently featured in the scene. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Leiter Bros., a jewelry store located at 52 South Salina Street, Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of an owl perched on a post. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Leiter Bros., a jewelry store located at 52 South Salina Street in Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features a black and white illustration of an owl perched on top of a clock, with a crescent moon in the background. The illustration is surrounded by a decorative border. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Rosenbloom & Sons, clothiers in Syracuse, New York. The card features a colorful illustration of a flower cart that has overturned, spilling flowers and a basket. It is a humorous and slightly chaotic image. The card also depicts a building, possibly the Post Office, in the background. The card itself is framed in a red and white border and has a delicate scroll design.

This trade card advertises Rosenbloom Bros. located in Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features a young boy holding a rooster and standing next to a girl who is holding a chicken. The background is a light blue color, and the text is in black. The back of the card is blank.

This die-cut trade card advertises Rosenbloom Bros. clothiers, located at 22 South Salina Street, Corner Railroad Street, Syracuse, New York. The front of the card depicts a red robin sitting on a nest with a circular outline, the robin's body cut out. The back of the card is blank. [Rosenbloom Bros. was a clothing store in Syracuse, New York, operating around 1885].

This trade card advertises Rosenbloom Bros., a clothier located at 22 South Salina Street, Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features a playful illustration of a young girl riding a donkey. The image is in color, with the donkey depicted in a brown hue, the girl wearing a yellow dress and carrying a blue basket, and the background rendered in green and blue hues. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Rosenbloom Bros., a clothing store located at the corner of S. Salina and Railroad Streets in Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features a glass bowl with pink and white flowers. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Rosenbloom Bros., a clothing store located in Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a boy and his dog talking to a girl who is standing at a fence. The card has a green border with a white center. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Rosenbloom Bros., a clothing store located at 22 South Salina Street, Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features a simple illustration of a man rowing a boat on a river. The background includes a bridge, a cityscape with buildings, and trees. The image appears to be a stylized drawing with simple lines and colors. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card, possibly from around 1885, advertises Rosenbloom Bros., a clothing store located at the corner of Salina and Railroad Streets in Syracuse, New York. The front of the card depicts a child looking into a large egg. A lamb is emerging from the egg. The background appears to be a wooded area, with a path and a small cottage.

This trade card advertises Rosenbloom Bros., a clothing store located at the corner of Salina and Railroad Streets in Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of a child peering into a large egg. A small chick is emerging from the egg, suggesting a theme of new beginnings or growth. The card also includes a red border. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Rosenbloom Bros., clothiers, located at the corner of Salina and Railroad Streets in Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features a child holding a large egg and a pussy willow branch. The card has a red border, the background appears to be a pale green or yellow, and is comprised of a horizontal stripe with the store name, address, and “Clothiers & Furnishers” above the child and below the egg. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Rosenbloom Brothers, clothiers, in Syracuse, New York. The card features an illustration of two women in a formal setting. One woman is holding a parrot on her arm. The women are surrounded by ornate furniture, including a couch and a table covered in a patterned tablecloth. The image is likely taken from a magazine or book advertisement. The card is printed in black ink on a white background. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Rosenbloom Brothers, clothiers located at 22 South Salina Street in Syracuse, New York. The card features a comical illustration of an ice skater in the center, with the business name and address above and below the image. The card's overall layout is basic. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Rosenbloom Brothers, clothing merchants located at 22 South Salina Street, corner of Railroad, in Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features a red rose and bud on a branch. The background of the card is white, with a faint black line pattern. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Rosenbloom's, a clothing store in Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features a simple design of a young woman standing and holding a bolt of fabric. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Rosenbloom's, a clothing store in Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features a detailed illustration of a wood thrush perched on a branch, surrounded by leaves. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Rosenbloom's, a clothing store in Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features an image of a jaybird. [Rosenbloom's was likely a clothing store run by a Jewish merchant.] The back of the card is blank.

This trade card, likely from the late 19th century, advertises Rosenbloom's, a clothing store in Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features a well-dressed young girl holding a folded piece of paper, potentially a clothing catalog, and the background is a green, park-like setting. The image evokes a sense of quality and sophistication, suggesting that Rosenbloom's offered fashionable and well-made garments. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises S. Rosenbloom & Son, a clothing store in Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features an embossed image of white birds flying with flowers. The card also includes a drawing of the Post Office Building. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises S. Rosenbloom & Son, a clothing store located in Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features a young girl's face surrounded by a circle of roses. The card is in black and white with a gold border. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises S. Rosenbloom & Son, a clothing store located at the corner of Salina and Railroad Streets in Syracuse, New York. The card features a charming illustration of a child and a dog by a pond with ducks. The child in the image appears to be a boy wearing a light-colored jacket. The dog is a medium-sized, light-colored breed. The card has a red and blue border. The background includes trees, grass, and a white picket fence.

This trade card advertises S. Rosenbloom & Son, a boot and shoe store in Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a cart filled with blue and white flowers, presumably being delivered to a building labeled 'Post Office Building'. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises S. Rosenbloom & Son, a clothing store located at the corner of Salina and Railroad Streets in Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of children inside an envelope, pulling on a leg. The children are wearing a variety of clothing, some with hats and gloves. The illustration is surrounded by a decorative border. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the clothing business of S. Rosenbloom & Sons, located in Syracuse, New York. The front of the card displays an image of a red bird and a blue bird perched on a branch with a large white flower. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises S. Rosenbloom & Sons. The front of the card features a colorful illustration of a horse-drawn cart filled with flowers. In the background, a building with a large clock tower can be seen. The text on the front of the card is unclear. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises S. Rosenbloom & Sons, clothiers, in Syracuse, New York. It is one of three cards in a set. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of children playing with an elephant. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises S. Rosenbloom & Sons, a clothing store located in Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features a black and white illustration of children playing with a large elephant in a park setting. Two of the children are dressed in clothing similar to late 1800s attire. The image is on the front of the card, and the back is blank.

This trade card advertises S. Rosenbloom & Sons, a clothing store located in Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features a young woman in a blue dress. She is standing among pink flowers, holding a basket in her hand. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises S. Rosenbloom & Sons, a clothing store located in Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of a yellow and black finch bird perched on a branch. The bird's bright colors and detailed plumage are prominently displayed against a green background. The image is set against a building that appears to be a post office. There is a small amount of unidentifiable text on the back of the card.

This trade card advertises S. Rosenbloom & Sons, a clothing store located in Syracuse, New York. The front of the card depicts a girl in a winter coat with a fox collar standing under a tree branch. She is feeding birds with a handful of seeds. The girl is wearing a bluish-green coat and hat, and there are birds in flight nearby. The background includes trees and a pale sky. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises S. Rosenbloom & Sons, a clothing store located in Syracuse, New York. The card features a young girl standing next to a large rabbit, with a post office building in the background. The front of the card is illustrated in black and white. The verso of the card is blank.

The front of the card features a color illustration of a young man named Astor, wearing a flower in his buttonhole, framing a picture of a fall scene. There is a large building in the background with 'POST OFFICE' printed on the front. The reverse of the card features a full-page advertisement for the business, with the store's address printed at the top: 161 South Salina St., Syracuse, New York. The back of the card includes 'ESTABLISHED 1875', indicating the store's founding date.

This black trade card advertises S. Rosenbloom & Sons, clothiers in Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features a design of white and pink roses against a black background. The text on the card is too small to read in the image. There is a post office building in the background.

This trade card advertises S. Rosenbloom & Sons, a clothing store in Syracuse, New York. The card features two children painting a large egg-shaped object. It is set in front of a building that appears to be a post office. The card features a border with a decorative floral motif. The front of the card has the name of the store, and the address is on the back.

This trade card advertises S. Rosenbloom & Sons, clothing merchants in Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features a picturesque scene of a stream flowing through a wooded area. The image is framed by dogwood blossoms, a nod to the beauty of the natural world. A post office building is visible in the background. The back of the card is blank.

This Easter-themed trade card advertises Schwarz Bro's, a business located at 218 and 220 Lodi Street in Syracuse, New York. The card features an illustration of a young girl looking at a hatching egg. A rabbit emerges from the egg, representing the Easter holiday. This is the second of four cards in the set. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card from Schwarz Bro's, clothiers and furnishers located at 218 and 220 Lodi Street, Syracuse, New York, features an illustration of a young girl peering at a hatching egg. A chick is emerging from the egg. This card is the first of four in a series. The back of the card is blank.

Two trade cards, circa 1885. The first depicts the "Wieting Block." The second is a cartoon depicting courtship on a beach. The cards are part of a collection related to mercantile activities. Geographic location is near Syracuse, New York (43.0479450002342, -76.1474480002939).