Subject: Textile fabrics

Billhead from B. Altman & Co., located at 19th Street and 6th Avenue, New York City, NY. Dated March 16, 1885. The bill lists a transaction for various goods including paper, coffee, and other unidentified items, likely fabrics or clothing, purchased by H. C. Gleason, Rutland, VT. The billhead features ornate Victorian-style lettering and a printed company header.

Invoice from Dahlman, Geiershofer & Spiegel, importers and jobbers of cloths, cassimeres, vestings, and other items, located at 388 & 390 Main Street, American Block, Buffalo, New York. Dated January 20, 1870. The bill records the purchase of 76 yards of

Bill from Kahn Bro's. Bine & Co., importers, located at 25 & 27 Battery Street, San Francisco, California. Dated April 28, 1886. The invoice is for a purchase made by Rosenberg Bros., Nevada City, Cal. The invoice includes handwritten details of the purchased items, likely fabrics or ribbons, including quantities, prices, and a total amount. The billhead features ornate Victorian-style lettering. The document is also adorned with ornate frames and decorative elements, such as company logos and seals.

Billhead from R. Anderson & Sons, linen, carpet, damask, and general furnishing warehouse, located in Liverpool, England, dated October 23, 1868. The billhead lists a transaction for Henry Tobias in New York, and the details of the transaction are listed as an itemized account with quantities and prices, in shillings and pence. The billhead has a printed header in a small font, and the business information is listed at the top of the page. The handwriting appears to be typical of the period, with clear penmanship and legible details. There is also a note about the provenance of the billhead, including the date of acquisition and reference to an online catalog of historical documents.

Invoice for dry goods, addressed to E. T. Pierce. The billhead displays the business name and address as 'S.M. & M. Rosenbaum, Importers and Wholesale Dealers in Dry Goods, Dress and White Goods, Embroideries, Shawls, Hosiery, Cloth, Cassimeres, &c., Nos. 1211 & 1211 1/2, MAIN STREET.' Dated April 8, 1878. The invoice lists numerous items and their associated prices, suggesting a purchase of materials for clothing production.

Bill from Sam'l H. Cohen & Bro., importers of corduroys, velveteens, and moleskins, located at 54 Lispenard St., New York City. Dated April 11, 1887. The bill details the purchase of 'P. Duff Corduroy' by Joseph Brooks of Waterloo, New York, and the amount owed. The billhead has a printed header with ornate lettering and a small decorative flourish at the top left. It also notes that the business has a London office at 17 Coventry St.

Billhead from A. Bacharach & Company, wholesale clothiers and dealers in cloths, cassimeres, and tailors' trimmings, located at 409 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dated July 5, 1881. The billhead also mentions Honig & Schutter.

Billhead from Goldenberg & Co. and George Kooce & Son, located at 51 North Howard Street, Baltimore, Maryland. The billhead, dated December 20, 1864, advertises "EMBROIDERIES, LACES, Dress Trimmings, hosiery, gloves & ETC."

Billhead of Jacob Stern, a merchant in Bangor, Maine, dated December 9, 1875. Stern's business involved embroideries, laces, dress trimmings, and hosiery. His shop was located at 56 Main Street. Additional notes indicate that he was jailed on November 5, 1887, for fraudulent activities, bailed out by associates, and subsequently left Bangor.

A broadside advertisement from Weil, Dreyfus & Co. announcing that Charles and Jacob Weil, the original founders of the company in 1864, are still in business while other partners have left. It includes the address of their New York salesroom: 538 Broadway. Published in Boston, Massachusetts, on November 11, 1889.

Commercial letter written by L. Levy and I. Mincer of their dry goods store in Waxahachie, Texas, to Eagle & Phoenix & Co. in Columbus, Georgia, on January 17, 1887. The letter discusses commercial matters.

A one-page court document (198 x 324 mm) from Philadelphia, dated October 3, 1746. The document details an account from March 1, 1743/4, by Philadelphia merchant John Wister for fabrics and clothing sold to Lyon Lepman. Partial payment was made by Messrs. Levy and Franks on Lepman's behalf. The document includes a complaint from Wister regarding an outstanding balance and notes that Lepman was a storekeeper in Frederick County, Virginia. The document is signed by Wister and Sheriff Septimus Robinson. This record is significant for its early representation of commercial activity between Jewish merchants in Philadelphia.

Hand-embroidered tefillin bag featuring birds and flowers. Includes a line of Hebrew text and the date 1894. Discovered in New York City; origin possibly European or American. Measures approximately 10" x 8.5".

Ink ledger sheet documenting mercantile purchases by Miss N.I. Montgomery of Abingdon, Virginia, from I.H. Guggenhimer between April 1860 and June 1862. Purchases included textiles such as muslin, shoes, braid, gloves, towels, turpentine, silk buttons, black silk, and a veil. The reverse side notes a payment received by I.H. Guggenhimer from Arthur C. Cummings, guardian of Nannie I. Montgomery, on April 1862. The ledger sheet is on good quality light blue paper typical of the Civil War era.

A business letter dated August 25, 1885, from A. Lehmann & Co. in New Orleans, Louisiana, to the Eagle & Phenix Manufacturing Co. in Columbus, Georgia. The letter concerns the transmittal of funds. The letterhead features a large lithograph of a store.

A business letter written on the letterhead of Arthur Lewin & Co., Commission Merchants & Mfg. Agents, located at 18 & 20 Battery St., San Francisco, California. Dated October 11, 1886, the letter addresses the Eagle & Phenix Manufacturing Co. concerning dissatisfaction expressed by Kahn Bros. regarding a received towel order. The letter measures 8 x 10 inches and is written on both sides.

A one-page, stampless letter written by Charles Tobias in Liverpool, England, to Henry Tobias in New York, New York on August 31, 1841. The letter discusses general business news, mentioning buttons, terry silks, and satin.

A four-page letter written by Charles Tobias in Liverpool, England, on August 6, 1841, to Henry Tobias in New York City. The letter details various purchases, including cloth, doeskins, watches, and paste diamonds. Charles Tobias also describes his illness and impending surgery.

A letter written by David G. Barnitz on June 22, 1867, from New York, New York, concerning a claim against the U.S. Quartermaster Department. The letter details a cancelled order for ponchos and tents, referencing an inventor and manufacturer, Mr. Day, whose patterns were involved. Barnitz appears to be writing on Day's behalf.

A two-page stampless letter written by Henry Tobias in London, England on January 3, 1841, to Charles Tobias in New York, New York. The letter details business transactions involving goods such as buttons, velvet, and silk, including discussions of discounts and sales.

A three-page, stampless letter from Henry Tobias in Manchester, England, to Charles Tobias in New York City, dated November 28, 1841. The letter discusses general business matters, including watches, gold dials, braid, silk, and moleskins.

This letter, dated November 4, 1886, was sent from Jake W. Levy & Bro. in Sherman, Texas to the Eagle & Phenix Manufacturing Co. in Columbus, Georgia. The letter concerns a transmittal of payment.

A one and one-quarter page stampless letter written by Michael Nesbit in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to Tobias I. Tobias in New York, New York on April 25, 1835. The letter details a business transaction concerning port, bottles, and cloth.

A letter written by R. G. Harseim on May 9, 1887, in Indianapolis, Indiana, concerning a cloth order. The letterhead features an illustration. The letter references cloth order numbers 23 and 25 and an address at 23 & 25 East South Street.

A stamped letter, one and one-quarter pages in length, written by S. I. Thornton in Manchester to Henry Tobias in Liverpool on February 25, 1846. The letter concerns fabric and patterns and includes a sample of cloth with a lot number.

This archival item consists of a three-page letter dated April 16, 1849, from the firm Solomon & Hart to Isaac Leeser. The letter details an order for various silks and damasks to be used in decorating the Torah, bimah, and ark of a synagogue. Specific materials mentioned include blue and white satin, crimson and gold brocatelle, and crimson damask. The letter discusses quantities, prices, and potential returns of unsatisfactory materials. The letter is written from 243 Broadway, New York.

Manuscript order from Elizabeth Randolph, wife of Governor Randolph, to Messrs. Cohen & Isaacs for 25 pounds of sugar and 6 yards of plain gauze. Dated January 11, 1787, Richmond, Virginia. The document provides insight into the commercial activities of Cohen & Isaacs, prominent Jewish merchants in Richmond.

Two separate Port of Entry documents for Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, detailing the importation of cloth by Ostheimer Brothers from Vienna, Austria. The documents are dated August 5, 1886, and December 9, 1886.

Record of entry of cloth into Philadelphia, Pennsylvania from Paris, France on May 29, 1878. Shipped from Loeb Feres in Paris to Loeb Brothers, 57 North 3rd Street, Philadelphia. The document is signed by M. Loeb in Philadelphia.

A receipt documenting the sale of a lot of wool shawls from Prave & Livermore to H. & C. Tobias in New York City on October 23, 1841. The receipt measures 8" x 4".

Receipt for redoing bedding with feathers and making a chair cover. Issued by J. S. Treadwell to Mr. Tobias on June 9, 1842, in New York City. The receipt measures 5" x 8". Acquired as part of a larger collection on January 7, 2013, and is cross-referenced with item 20.1132 in Collectify.

Shipping record detailing the shipment of three cases of black silk handkerchiefs from Canton, China, to New Orleans, Louisiana, via Philadelphia. The record indicates that J. Kohn & Bordier, merchants in New Orleans, were the consignees, with payment instructions to Samuel Moses in New Orleans on August 12, 1830. The final destination of the goods was the Rio Grande. The document is signed by Kohn's agent in New Orleans.

Shipping record detailing the arrival of a trunk containing 32 bundles of woolen cloth, shipped from Bremen, Germany to Philadelphia, on September 28, 1847. The record specifies the port of entry and contents of the shipment.

Shipping record documenting the shipment of embroidery from Liverpool, England to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by Loeb & Schoenfeld. The record includes dates of shipment (March 22, 26, and April 8, 10, 1884) and port of entry information.

One-page manuscript shipping record dated November 10, 1817, detailing the arrival of one bale of old clothes sent to the Providence, Rhode Island Custom House from the schooner Alert, Snow, Master, originating from London, England. The record is signed by Robt. Jackson, Jr., the portmaster at Providence. Recipient listed as Moses Wolf.

Shipping record documenting the receipt of merchandise by T. I. Tobias in New York from a family member in Liverpool, England, on April 15, 1835. The record indicates a shipment of cloth. T.I. Tobias was from a well-known Jewish merchant family.

Shipping record documenting the shipment of cloth from M. I. Tobias in Liverpool, England to T. I. Tobias in New York, New York, on February 5, 1835. This is one of two parts of the record.

Silk ribbon used as a souvenir or decoration for the Hebrew Charity Ball. The ribbon features the words "MASTER OF CEREMONIES OF THE HEBREW CHARITY BALL" printed in large blue lettering and includes gold braided fringe. Printed by Scheler Printer and Bookbinder. Date: February 15, 1882.

Color-printed silk textile featuring an advertisement for "Nebo" cigarettes. The advertisement incorporates imagery of "Zion," the Jewish flag, and the Jewish Star. The textile's date of creation is unknown but is presumed to be from around the early 20th century based on the style and subject matter. The object is currently housed in Ms. Coll. 1410, M, Box 6, Folder 102.

A single-page stampless letter and cover combination mailed from Montgomery, Alabama to B. Cohen in Mobile, Alabama on November 14, 1846. The faded cover displays readable postal markings. The letter, written in German by M. Englander, is of a commercial nature, requesting 39 yards of carpet to be sent via steamship. A second note, also in German and signed by D.B., is present on the same page. Englander's connection to Isaac Lesser, a trustee of the original Montgomery Temple, is noted in related correspondence.

This trade card advertises the City Rag Warehouse, owned by Hayman Brothers, located at 335, 337, and 339 East Friend Street, Columbus, Ohio. The card features a simple design with the business name in large lettering at the top and the address below. The design is predominantly white, with some text in black. [The Hayman Brothers were likely Jewish merchants in the city.] The back of the card is blank.

Trade card for Abramson & Drechsler, located at 34 West 14th Street, New York, New York. The card depicts a golden white cat (possibly without a ribbon) and advertises yarn, crewels, silks, woolens, etc. Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising the business of Mrs. P. Hoffman, located at 197-201 E. Geneser Street. The card features images of silk, laces, flowers, and feathers, with a prominent depiction of red roses on a branch. Circa 1885. Found in Arc.MS.56, Box A, Folder 2.