Subject: Tea Trade

Billhead from Awerbach, I., a tea and coffee jobber located at 81 Essex Street. The date of this billhead is March 2nd, 1899. This item is a part of the Manuscript Collection 1410. The billhead is found in Box 8, Folder 1.

Billhead from H. Bamberger & Co., a tea and coffee merchant located at 21 South Second Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The billhead is dated April 21, 1869. The billhead is part of the E Collection.

Billhead from March 17, 1886, for Siegfried & Brandenstein Tea Importers, located at 15 & 17 California Ave., San Francisco, California. The billhead features fine lithography on the verso. Joseph M. Brandenstein (1823-1913), son of Salomon and Sarah Brandenstein, is mentioned in the description of the item.

Business card for Gulick & Van Kleeck, tea and syrup jobbers, located at 120 Warren Street. The card indicates that R. M. Gulick represents the company at 154 3rd Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA. The card is dated circa 1885.

A one-page letter (4.5" x 8") written by L. J. Sylvester in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Tobias I. Tobias on December 1, 1852. The letter concerns an order for a chest of black tea to be delivered via Adams.

Broadside documenting the import of 12 pounds of tea from Canton, China, on the American ship *Isabella* into the Port of New York. The document bears the stamped signature of a revenue inspector and is dated September 1, 1830. It also contains information about Mordecai Manuel Noah's role as a New York City political figure.

Receipt documenting the sale of a chest of Bokea tea from Isaac Moses to Samuel Gilford on January 27, 1794, in New York, New York. The receipt may be in the hand of Isaac Moses.

Shipping record documenting the importation of one box (12 pounds) of Hyson tea from Canton, China, into the District of New York by John A. Brown & Co. on the American ship "Italy", Master: Putnam. The document, dated December 30, 1831, includes the state seal and signatures of the inspector/collector (Bogart) and M.M. Noah.

Trade card advertising the Grand Union Tea Company, located at 25 Court Street. The card mentions "Blue Bells" and lists a manager, J. M. Rosenkrans. Circa 1885.

This trade card advertises Griggs, Zabriskie & Lovell, importers and dealers in teas, coffees, and spices. The front of the card displays elegant lettering announcing the business name and the goods they offered. The address is clearly printed as "252 Washington Street, between Murray and Robinson Sts." The card is printed on shiny stock. Handwriting on the back of the card indicates a date, suggesting it may have been kept as a personal record. The back of the card is not fully visible in the provided image.

Trade card advertising M. H. Moses & Co. and Stiner's New York and China Tea Co., located at 702 Third Avenue NW, corner of 44th Street, New York City. The card features red and white flowers held together by a sash. It includes a calendar for 1877 and addresses for warehouses. The card assures prompt attention and delivery.

This trade card advertises M. H. Moses & Co., purveyors of teas and coffees. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of a girl comically playing a trombone. The illustration is likely meant to evoke a sense of fun and lightheartedness, which may be associated with the brand's image. The text on the card highlights the company's claim of being "The Oldest and Most Reliable House for Teas and Coffees." Below the illustration is the address: 1530 Third Av., Corner of 86th. The back of the card is blank. There is a second image associated with the record but it is not described in the metadata.