Subject: Tobacco industry

Billhead showing an account statement for tobacco sales to R. Saunders. The statement, dated June 4, 1868, totals $409, with a net amount of $385. The billhead features the imprint of L. Levy, commission merchant, Richmond, Virginia.

An advertisement broadside for J. Friedman & Co.'s Packers Seed Leaf Tobacco. Published in Chicago, Illinois on December 18, 1898. The broadside features text advertising the tobacco product.

A cigar label advertisement for J. Urich's Kosher Smoke cigars. The advertisement is undated but is estimated to be from around 1890 based on the style.

An unusual advertising piece in the form of a brush, promoting "Smoke Le Vere 10 Cent Cigar." The brush was produced by or for the William Schwartz Co. of Hazleton, Pennsylvania, likely sometime around 1920.

An advertising envelope for Susmann Brothers, dated April 23, 1878. The envelope lists their address as 105 State Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The envelope also mentions W. C. Crosby.

An advertising mirror for Seidenberg & Co. cigars. The mirror features the text "5 CENT FIGARO CIGARS." Date of creation is unknown, but likely early 20th century based on the style.

Advertising pin promoting the 22nd Annual Grand Prize Masquerade Ball of the Cigar Makers' Union No. 14. The pin features a union label. Date: January 27, 1900.

Articles of Agreement between Levy & Benjamin S. Solomon & Company and Martin Ray, superintendent, regarding the manufacture and sale of tobacco, snuff, and chocolate. The agreement, dated November 21, 1818, includes a clause requiring Ray to maintain secrecy regarding the company's production methods. This three-page folio document (16" x 10") is part of a larger collection related to the Solomons brothers' business operations in Albany, New York, and Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Bank draft dated August 28, 1871, drawn on the San Antonio National Bank. The draft is a promissory note with a revenue stamp, signed by S. Hernsheim of New Orleans and countersigned by P.(?) I. Hernsheim. Simon Hernsheim founded S. Hernsheim Brothers, a tobacco company that supplied tobacco leaves to the European market. By the 1880s, the company had grown significantly, culminating in the construction of a large manufacturing facility and the establishment of La Belle Creole Cigar and Tobacco Company, a major player in the American cigar industry.

Billhead from A. Lemlein & Co., manufacturers of cigars located at 2327 Third Avenue, New York, New York. Dated July 14, 1891. The bill lists a purchase of 100 “Reina Arthur,” 1 “Box Regritos,” and 1 “Sweeds,” with corresponding prices for each item, totaling $4.90. The billhead features the business name and address printed in blue ink. It also includes the handwritten names of “Lezer King Bros, Amityville,” the buyers, at the top of the page. The business name, address, and terms are formatted in a simple, readable script. The billhead is printed on light-colored paper with faint gridlines.

Invoice from Daniel Frank & Co., importers of Havana cigars, located at 10 Post Office Square, Boston, Massachusetts. Dated July 2, 1889. The billhead lists the purchase of 24,500 cigars at $200. The billhead features a detailed illustration of a store front, likely the location of the business. Ornate lettering, clear business details, and a stamped “PLEASE ACCEPT OUR THANKS FOR YOUR REMITTANCE” note are also present.

Billhead for G.B. LICHTENBERG, a tobacconist with locations in New York City and Detroit. The bill is addressed to J.W. Loomis and dated January 24, 1873. The billhead features an elaborate decorative border and a vignette illustration of the factory in Detroit. The bill includes handwritten calculations and totals. The billhead is printed in black ink on white paper. It is dated on the right side of the header, above the business name. The top line of the billhead is in cursive script, and the business name is printed in bold, all-caps lettering.

Invoice from H. Spiro & Veit, a San Antonio-based tobacco company located at 46 Magazine Street, New Orleans, Louisiana. The invoice is dated May 28, 1873. The invoice lists the purchase of 2,400 cigars (La Espanola) at a price of $7.50, and 16.5 lbs of

Billhead from Heineman Brothers, Monumental Cigar Manufactory located at 304 West Lombard Street, Baltimore, Maryland. The billhead is dated June 1, 1899, and lists a purchase from J. S. Wannamaker. The billhead features an intricate, ornate Victorian-style lettering and a large, decorative illustration of a monument with a trade mark printed below.

Bill from Sideman, Lachman & Co., manufacturers of cigars, located at 202 East 100th Street, New York, NY. Dated January 21, 1887. The bill lists a purchase of cigars from Sideman, Lachman & Co. by R. C. Haliday. It shows a total of 5,000 cigars, likely “Dilllon Club” cigars, with a price of $1.20 for 1,000, totaling $325.50. The billhead has a printed header with ornate Victorian lettering, with details for locations of the business in New York, San Francisco, and Portland, Oregon. The bill shows that the order was shipped to R. C. Haliday in Dillon, Montana, and notes that the shipment was delayed due to the holidays.

Billhead from Star Pipe Works, located at 164 East Randolph Street, Chicago, Illinois. Dated September 6, 1898. The billhead is a handwritten note, returning cobs to a person in Kansas. The billhead also contains a company logo.

Billhead of Adler & Leva, wholesale dealers in liquors and tobaccos, located at No. 6 Central Block, Selma, Alabama. The billhead is dated September 18, 1877, and specifies 'Terms Invariably Cash'.

This billhead from March 15, 1875, belongs to Burger & Brenner, manufacturers and wholesale dealers in cigars, located in Pittsfield, Illinois. The billhead features an image of an Indigenous person smoking a pipe. The billhead is part of the 'E' collection.

Billhead from C. Herzfeld, Wholesale Dealers in Liquor & Tobacco, located at 1028 Broad Street. The date is July 8, 1892. This item is part of the manuscript collection.

Billhead of Chas. Greenfielder & Sons, cigar manufacturers, located at 119 East 6th Street. The billhead features a prominent logo. The date is January 5, 1907.

Billhead of E. E. Benjamin, dealer in foreign and domestic cigars. The billhead features a picture of a man and is signed by E. E. Benjamin. Dated June 20, 1882. The billhead is from an unidentified location.

A broadside billhead from Greensfelder Bros. & Laupheimer, dated July 1, 1875, advertising cigars on commission. The billhead lists a variety of cigars and their prices, offering them for six months at no expense to traveling salesmen. The business was located at 378 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland.

Billhead from H. S. Rosenfeld & Co., successor to John Lyman, a manufacturer and wholesale dealer in fine-cut chewing and smoking tobacco, and imported and domestic cigars. Located at No. 32 Merwin Street, Cleveland, Ohio. Dated December 22, 1870. The billhead features a graphic of a Native American.

Billhead from H. Spiro Tobacco House in New Orleans, Louisiana, dated July 1, 1879. The billhead is part of the archival collection Arc.MS.56, Box 11, Folder 9.

Billhead from Henry Heilbronner, a seller of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products located at 92 State Street, Schenectady, New York. The invoice is dated April 13, 1878. Heilbronner was a member of the School Board and a Trustee of Ellis Hospital. He is also noted as having numerous listings as Jewish.

Billhead from Herman & Pinski, New Orleans Cigar Factory, dated June 2, 1881. The billhead lists the address as 53, 55 & 57 Gravier St., New Orleans, Louisiana. It is signed by Herman & Pinski.

Billhead from J. & P. Hendricks, manufacturers of tobacco and cigars. The billhead is dated November 13, 1860. The billhead is signed by J. & P. Hendricks. Geographic location: New York, NY.

Billhead of J. E. Oppenheimer, Jobber of Produce, Fruits, and Cigars, located at 67, 69, 71 West Park Street, Butte, Montana. The billhead features a graphic illustration of the store and includes the locations of the office, salesroom, warehouse, and cold storage on N.P. & U.P. tracks. Dated June 11, 1898.

Billhead of J.L. Hess, dated May 5, 1892. The billhead lists the address as 300, 302, 304 & 306 Front Street, San Francisco, California. It also features the business name "THE WERTHEIMER CO...IMPORTERS OF TOBACCO & CIGARS". The description notes that there are earlier examples of this billhead.

Billhead from the firm Katz & Driesner in Austin, Minnesota, dated April 16, 1875. The billhead indicates a payment note.

Billhead of L. Levy & Co., wholesale wine, liquor, and cigar merchants, located at the corner of 17th and Blake Streets in Denver, Colorado. The billhead is dated December 5, 1888, and includes a telephone number (790) and a vignette.

Billhead of Lobenstein & Gans, dated December 18, 1874. The billhead lists their address as 101 Maiden Lane, New York, New York. The company is described as "IMPORTERS & DEALERS IN GERMAN CIGAR MOLDS, PRESSES, STRAPS AND CUTTERS." A note indicates that the billhead was displayed at Library of Congress Exhibits in Cincinnati.

Billhead from Loeb & Hirsh, importers of brandies, wines, gins, and cigars, located at No. 124 North Third Street, Philadelphia. Dated October 1860.

Billhead from M. G. Cohn, a jobber of produce, fruits, and cigars, located at 54 & 56 West Park, Butte, Montana. The billhead is dated March 1, 1892.

Billhead from M. Leopold & Co., tobacco wholesalers and importers located at 116 Main Street, between Third and Fourth Streets, Louisville, Kentucky. The billhead, dated August 24, 1867, lists sales of various tobacco products to M. D. & W. L. Powell. Items include "Ellis Knight," "Peacock," and "Southern Belle" tobacco, along with two boxes of bottled snuff.

Billhead from Morris Bros., successors to S. L. Holzman & Bro., located on Main Street, Helena, Montana. The billhead lists "CIGARS...FIRE ARMS...Ammunition" among their goods and is dated December 31, 1876. The billhead also mentions Davis and Wallace.

Billhead from Morris Bros., successors to S. L. Holzman, located on Main Street in Helena, Montana. The billhead is dated May 3, 1875, and advertises Havana and domestic cigars, tobacco, pipes, notions, cutlery, ammunition, and pistols. The document also contains information about the Orthodox Jewish Congregation (OHAVA EMUNO) in Denver.

Billhead from S. Cohen & Co., located in Helena, Montana. The billhead also lists a New York City office. Dated September 21, 1894. The billhead shows a connection to S. R. Buford & Co.

Billhead from Strauss, Simon & Levy, dated October 22, 1881. The business was located at 179 & 181 Lewis Street, New York, New York. They advertised as dealers in German segar molds, labels, edgings, segar ribbons, electrotypes, presses, segar knives, and cutters. They also offered great lithography for ornamental ship carving.

Billhead from Strauss, Simon/Levy, N., dated October 17, 1881. The business was located at 179 & 181 Lewis Street, York. Their business included ornamental ship carving, German segar molds, labels, edgings, segar ribbons, electrotypes, presses, segar knives, and cutters.

Billhead from the firm of Tobias Loeb in Baltimore, Maryland, dated July 16, 1869. The billhead lists multiple addresses: 234 W. Lexington St. (4 doors west of Green St.), with crossed-out addresses of 156 West Franklin, near Paca, and No. 7 and 9 North Howard Street (upstairs).

Billhead from Kendric, C. C. and Daniel Frank & Co., located at 746 and 748 West Main Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The billhead, dated July 2, 1889, features a lithographic image of Chinese goods, possibly indicating the nature of their business. A notation suggests it was displayed at Library of Congress exhibits in Cincinnati.

Billhead from Leonard Friedman & Co., importers of Sumatra and Spanish Leaf Tobacco, located at 203 Pearl Street. The billhead is dated December 2, 1893. The billhead is part of the Ms. Coll. 1410 collection.

Billhead from the New York City Tobacco Works located at 206 & 208 Fulton Street. Dated August 2, 1866. This archival item is part of the collection of Judaica Americana.

A broadside advertisement for Wm. G. Meier & Co. leaf tobacco, addressed to J. H. Rottman in Bremen, Germany. The broadside includes a stamp and is undated, though estimated to be from around 1875. Published in New York, New York.

Business card of Philip S. Levy, advertising cigars and located at 499 Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. The card dates from circa 1885.

This business card advertises "Great Leader Cigars" manufactured by Ullmann, Dreifus & Co. of Cincinnati, Ohio. The front of the card features the text:"WE RECOMMEND GREAT LEADER CIGARS, 5 FOR 10 CENTS. PACKED ONLY IN POUCHES OF FIVE EACH." The back of the card depicts a winter scene with a robin perched on a branch. The style of the illustration and the overall design suggests a late 19th-century origin. The back of the card is illustrated with a snow scene. A duplicate of this card is listed as a business card.

Collection of business cards, circa 1880, advertising Old Abe Chewing & Smoking Tobacco in Wisconsin. Further details regarding the specific contents of the collection are needed.

A business letter written by C. Litschgi to Goodman & Myers on May 16, 1877. The letter was sent from Charleston, South Carolina, and references tobacco and cigar factories in Richmond, Virginia, and New York City. The envelope features advertisements for these factories.

A commercial letter dated September 8, 1864, from Gustav Isaac of Stern, Jonas & Co., located at 176 and 178 Water Street in New York, New York, to Moses Dropsie in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The letter discusses business matters, potentially related to the tobacco industry or law, as indicated by subject tags in the original record.

A business letter written on the billhead of Steinberg Bro's and Co., located at 96 West Main Street, Louisville, Kentucky, to Julius Weil of Paducah, Kentucky, dated August 13, 1880. The letter pertains to business matters, likely related to the tobacco industry, given the lithographed cigars on the billhead.

A cigar box label with the inscription "FACTORY SMOKERS...OFF COLORS AND SHAPES...2 FOR 5 CENTS." The label is inside the box, and the name is burned into the outside of the box. The box was intended for store display. Found in Ms. Coll. 1410, M, Box 3, Folder 12.

A commercially painted cigar box for Bayuk Philadelphia Hand Made Perfecto cigars. The tin box has two sections and was used for store display. The approximate date is January 1, 1917, based on the donor's information. The box was found in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Cigar box manufactured by Ottenberg & Bros. at their Pioneer Cigar Factory in New York, New York, in 1883. The box features partially burned advertising and revenue stamps from 1883. The box is described as having 'Long Partidos'.

This archival object is a commercial letter on the letterhead of Koenigsberger, Falk & Co., Cigar Manufacturers, located at 119 Pine Street, San Francisco, California. The letter, dated April 24, 1891, is signed by Loewenberg. Other names appearing on the letterhead include Koenigsberger, P., Falk, Solomon, Weiler, A. I., and Steinberger, A. I. The letter mentions an office in Key West, Florida.

A commercial letter written by M. Bondy on the letterhead of his office at 190 Pearl Street, New York, New York, to the First National Bank of Andes, New York, on February 19, 1885. The letterhead features an illustration and mentions Havana & Seed Leaf Tobacco. The letter pertains to a business transaction.

Five-cent trade token issued by D. Eisner's Cigar Store and Billiard Parlor. The square token has a hole in the center. The token is dated circa 1900.

Copper trade token for E. Aschermann & Co., located at 274 West Water Street, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The reverse of the token depicts an image of an Native American on horseback. While undated, the token is contextually dated to 1863 based on the provided metadata.

Envelope addressed to Henry Beckman in Erie, Pennsylvania, postmarked February 14, 1888. The envelope features an advertisement for Gumpert Bros., a Philadelphia tobacco company with factory and sales office addresses listed.

Envelope with advertising for M. Ferst & Co., wholesale dealers in tobacco, groceries, wines, liquor, and cigars, located at #1 Whitaker and 145-147 Bay Streets, Savannah, Georgia. The envelope is circa 1875 and includes fine graphics and an attached stamp. Addressed to C. A. Alford in Sumner, Georgia.

Envelope from Goldsmith, Silver & Co. in Boston, Massachusetts, dated February 8, 1898. The envelope features advertising for "M. C. A." cigars, depicted as spokes of a wheel, and includes the company's establishment date of 1886. Additional addresses are listed as Cor. Causeway & Merrimac Sts. and 44 Summer Street.

An envelope with advertising for Nitsch & Kuhn, located at 42 S. Eutaw Street in Baltimore, Maryland. The envelope dates from circa 1885 and features printed advertising. The envelope suggests commercial activity in Baltimore during that period.

Envelope addressed to I. Hamburger, importers and dealers in leaf tobacco, located at 174 Water Street. The date of the envelope is October 4, 1893. The envelope is part of Manuscript Collection 1410, Box 6, Folder 35.

An envelope featuring an advertisement for "Robert Mantell Havana Cigars" from Wertheimer Co., located at the northwest corner of Bush and Battery Streets in San Francisco, California. The envelope also mentions C. W. Morey & Co. and is dated September 24, 1895. The envelope was addressed to Stockton, California.

This archival collection contains three items: two envelopes and an advertisement. The first envelope is addressed to S. Rosenbaum & Son at 227 6th Street in Louisville, Kentucky, and postmarked December 17, 1883. The second envelope is addressed to Rosenbaum Brothers in Louisville, Kentucky and postmarked February 17, 1884. A separate advertisement for the American Cigar Company, featuring Philip Whitlock, is dated 1886. The envelopes show business relationships in Louisville, Kentucky and Derby, Indiana, and the advertisement provides insight into the tobacco industry of the time.

Broadside announcing the retirement of Auerbach from the firm Auerbach & Goldberg and the formation of a new partnership, Goldberg & Poppe, at 410 Sacramento Street, San Francisco, California. The broadside notes that Goldberg & Poppe will assume all debts of the previous firm. An accompanying envelope contains an advertisement for Auerbach & Goldberg at 412 Sacramento Street, San Francisco.

Invoice from Krohn, Feiss & Co. of Cincinnati, Ohio, to R. C. Halliday of Dillon, Montana, dated March 30, 1896. The invoice displays the company's logo and address: 7 & 9 East Sixth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. The invoice details are not fully legible but show charges and business transactions related to tobacco products, as evidenced by the subject tags.

This four-page folding advertisement from Isaac D. Sailer, a Philadelphia cigar retailer established in March 1889, showcases a price list and illustrations of various cigars. The advertisement, dated August 1895, highlights the diverse selection offered by the business located at 1416 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia.

Trade token issued by J. Mahnken, located at 19 & 22 West Street, New York, New York. The front of the token depicts an eagle with the inscription "Union Forever." The back of the token advertises "Liquors & Segars." While undated, the token is likely from the 1860s based on the imagery and style.

Brass seal belonging to Jacob Sanders & Sons, wholesale liquor and cigar dealers in Trinidad, Colorado. The seal features the business's name and location. The seal appears unused and was found with a photograph (referenced as item 22.81). Jacob Sanders & Sons were the founder and secretary of Congregation Aron. The seal is dated circa 1885.

A square, hole-punched 12 1/2 cent trade token issued by Julius Fried in Butte, Montana. The token dates from sometime between 1880 and 1900 and likely relates to the tobacco industry.

This ledger documents the purchase and sale of leaf tobacco by K. Straus & Co. of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from January 1893 to February 12, 1894. The ledger includes detailed records of transactions with numerous clients, including many Jewish firms. It also lists purchases from Luis Marx Blum & Co. in Havana, Cuba, as well as various suppliers in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and New York. The ledger's dimensions are 14" x 8 1/4", and it contains approximately 50 pages (counting both sides). Its physical condition shows some wear, including roughness on the bottom front cover and a tear.

Letter from Arnold Pollak & Co., leaf tobacco dealers and agents for Havana Brands, to R. C. Adelman in Boise City, Idaho Territory, dated October 13, 1886. The letter sheet is split horizontally, and the envelope is postmarked San Francisco, October 13, 1886. An invoice from October 11, 1886 and an unused return envelope are also included.

A business letter dated May 18, 1882, from Berkson Bros., wholesale grocers in New Orleans, Louisiana, to the Pleasant Valley Wine Co. in Rheims, New York. The letter provides insight into the wholesale grocery trade in New Orleans at the time. The letter mentions Simon Berkson's service in the Civil War and his involvement in Jewish community affairs.

A letter dated April 20, 1854, from Francis Frank Mandelbaum and P. H. Bruckman, partners in a Sacramento cigar shop, to Adolph Sutro, a tobacco trader in San Francisco (and future mayor). The letter expresses dissatisfaction with Sutro's delayed correspondence and includes a detailed order for various tobacco products, matches, and pipes.

A commercial letter written on the letterhead of Fred J. Kiesel & Co., wholesale dealers in groceries, liquor, tobacco, and cigars, in Ogden, Utah, dated December 29, 1888. The letter was addressed to Mary E. Carter.

Letter from G. H. Thompson to Benheim Bros. & Co. in Savannah, Georgia, dated October 6, 1884. The letter, contained within an envelope with advertising for Benheim Bros. & Co. as "Sole Agents for Lorillard & Co.", concerns a sight draft. The invoice for the sight draft is enclosed within the letter.

Commercial letter on a billhead from G.B. Lichtenberg, a tobacco merchant, to J.W. Loomis. The letter, dated August 5, 1872, features a lithograph of Lichtenberg's factory/office building (dated 1865) located at 189 Pearl Street, New York City. The letter also lists additional addresses: 64, 66 & 68 Congress Street, Detroit, Michigan.

A commercial letter dated July 18, 1879, from Guggenheimer & Co., wholesale grocers located at 22 Commerce Street, Baltimore, Maryland, to T. R. Hall in Poolesville, Maryland. The letter, which is partially printed, concerns the topic of tobacco.

A commercial letter dated April 15, 1883, from J. J. Cohen's Sons, wholesale dealers in cigars, tobacco, and snuff, located at 36 Wall Street in Atlanta, Georgia, to T. F. Burbank at Cedar Farm, Georgia. The letterhead features the company's name and address.

A letter written by L. Gershel to Louis Gross on January 2, 1868, concerning a claim against an estate. The letter is written on stationery from "Office of Rosenfield, Gershel & Bro., Wholesale Dealers in Havana and Domestic Segars," located at 86 Maiden Lane, New York City. The letter was sent from New York City to Troy, New York.

A letter from Lichtenstein Bros. & Co., cigar manufacturers located at 268 & 270 Bowery, New York, New York, to J. H. Parson in Jefferson, Texas, dated June 24, 1878. The letter is accompanied by a lithograph depicting the company's factory. The letterhead features the company's name and address.

A commercial letter dated January 16, 1880, from Ordenstein & Co., a San Francisco cigar and tobacco company, to Henry Elling in Virginia City, Montana Territory. The letter, written on company letterhead, measures 7 7/8" x 9 7/8".

A letter written by P. Whitlock to W. C. Agee on August 30, 1878, discussing the Model Cigar Factory located at 1445 Main Street in Richmond, Virginia. The letter features a lithographed image of an "Impregnables" box of cigars. The letter was written from New Canton, Virginia.

A letter written on May 11, 1869, from S. Hernsheim at 75 Gravier St., New Orleans, Louisiana, to W. A. Menger at the Menger Hotel in San Antonio, Texas. The letterhead features an eagle. The letter is associated with the tobacco industry and S. Hernsheim Cigars.

Commercial letter written and signed by S. Lichtenstein of A. Lichtenstein, Son & Co., cigar manufacturers located at 309-311 East 59th Street, New York, NY, to R. C. Halliday in Dillon, Montana. Dated April 8, 1893. The letter contains commercial content.

Commercial letter from Weinreb & Alpiner, cigar manufacturers located at 123 West Madison Street, Chicago, Illinois, to M. C. Clark in Momence, Illinois, dated September 28, 1872. The letter measures approximately 8" x 10".

A letter dated June 19, 1878, from the tobacco merchants Wise & Bendheim, located at 121 Bowery, New York City, to Dickson & White. The letter concerns a bank deposit and mentions the firm's predecessors, M. M. Welzhofer.

United States Internal Revenue Tobacco License issued in Salt Lake City, Utah to Moss Woolf for the manufacture of cigars. Dated May 1, 1876. This license is part of a collection of 77 such licenses.

This document is a United States Internal Revenue Tobacco License issued in Salt Lake City, Utah on April 29, 1876, to David Levy for the manufacture of cigars. The license covers the period 1876-1877.

A three-color lithograph advertising broadside for Lichtenstein Brothers & Co., a New York City cigar manufacturer. The broadside features an illustration of the company's factory at 266-270 Bowery, 224-236 Elizabeth St., and 187-195 Eldridge St., along with vignettes of satisfied customers enjoying their cigars. Published in New York, NY circa 1885.

Celluloid-covered match safe advertising the Cigar Makers' International Union. The blue label on the box promotes a living wage and the elimination of child labor. Undated, but likely early 20th century given the context.

Lead trade token advertising "Smoke Old Virginia Cheroots," manufactured by P. Whitlock. The token, a souvenir of the 1888 Virginia Agricultural, Mechanical, and Tobacco Exposition, features an image of an African American. The obverse reads "SMOKE OLD VIRGINIA CHEROOTS...MANUFACTURED ONLY BY P. WHITLOCK." The reverse reads "SOUVENIR OF THE VIRGINIA AGRICULTURAL, MECHANICAL AND TOBACCO EXPOSITION 1888."

Painted tin advertising sign for Lipschutz's 44 Cigars. The sign features the name of the business and likely depicts some visual element related to cigars (based on the image). The date of creation is unknown, but it is assumed to be from the early to mid 20th century given the style.

Partnership agreement between Levy Solomons (son of Lucius, ne Levi) and Benjamin Solomons concerning the manufacture and sale of tobacco, snuff, and chocolate in Albany, New York and Montreal, Canada. Dated July 21, 1817. This two-and-one-third page folio document (15 1/2" x 10 1/4") details the terms of their business partnership. The tobacco factory was located in Albany.

A receipt from Engelbrecht & Levy, a tobacco and cigar warehouse located at 312 & 314 Front Street in San Francisco, California. The receipt is dated October 22, 1874, and measures 3 1/2" x 8 1/2". It was issued to T. P. Crawall and Co.

Handwritten receipt from Levy Solomons for "2lbs Snuff & Doz Small papers," issued to Jacob S. Glen in Albany, New York on November 23, 1822. The receipt is in the form of a stampless letter. Related documents may be found in items 18.244 & 18.245 and a letter to Tobias in collection 20.541.

Broadside receipt issued by S. Lowenthal & Co. of Cincinnati, Ohio on June 14, 1887, to R. C. Halliday of Dillon, Montana Territory, for one case of cigars.

Envelope depicting an advertisement for Sweet Bliss Cigars. The image shows a box of Sweet Bliss cigars. Dated March 3, 1897. Found in Ms. Coll. 1410, M, Box 6, Folder 71.

This archival item consists of a tobacco pouch advertisement for the American Cigar Company. The front features graphics of an old Black man and the text "OLD VIRGINIA CHEROOTS" and "AMERICAN CIGAR COMPANY." The reverse side displays the text "THREE FOR 5 CENTS, BEWARE OF IMITATION." and "MY SIGNATURE P. WHITLOCK." The advertisement also includes biographical information about P. Whitlock, indicating his service in the Richmond Light Infantry Blues during the Civil War and his arrival in the USA in 1854. The pouch was published in Richmond, Virginia, United States, and the date is unknown.

Tobacco wrapper advertisement for the American Cigar Company, dated May 25, 1886. The front features graphics of an old Black man and the text "OLD VIRGINIA CHEROOTS." The back features the text "THREE FOR 5 CENTS, BEWARE OF IMITATION. MY SIGNATURE P. WHITLOCK." Additional handwritten notes on the verso indicate that Philip Whitlock, a Civil War veteran who served in the Richmond Light Infantry Blues, was active in the Jewish community and came to the USA in 1854.

This trade card advertises A. Adelmann, a cigar manufacturer located at 625 Eighth Avenue in New York City. The card features a caricature of an Irish porter, a common sight in New York at the time. The front of the card is printed in black and white, while the back is blank. The card is part of a collection of Judaica Americana and may represent an example of a Jewish-owned business in New York City during the late 19th century.

This trade card advertises A. Adelmann, a tobacco dealer located at 625 Eighth Avenue, New York. The front of the card depicts children attending school, with desks and a blackboard. The illustration is in a lively, detailed style. The back of the card contains the full advertisement for Adelmann's business.

This trade card advertises the business of A. D. Gittelson, jobbers of Russian and Turkish cigarettes and tobacco. Gittelson also sold teas, coffees, and spices. The card provides two addresses for the business: 384 Perry Street and 588 Woodland Avenue. The card also includes the phone number C.3080.R. The card is printed in black ink on white paper. There are no images on the card, which appears to be a simple text-based trade card.

This trade card advertises Adolf Adelmann, a tobacco dealer located at 625 Eigth Street, New York City. The front of the card features an illustration of children playing with a cat and mouse. The cat is perched on top of a barrel, and the mouse is trying to escape its clutches. The children are dressed in colorful clothing, and the scene is set against a background of buildings. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.

This trade card advertises Allen's Jewel 5 Cent Plug Tobacco. The front of the card features a caricature of a Jewish and an Irish man, highlighting a common stereotype. The back of the card is blank. The image on the front is likely from a series of advertisements featuring comical characters.

This trade card advertises Blankenstein's, a tobacco merchant with locations at 630 Eighth Avenue and the corner of Vesey Street and Church Street in New York City. The front of the card features a group of children looking up at a man holding a sign, which is too faded to be deciphered. The back of the card is blank. The card has a blue border. The card appears to be from the early 1900s, but the exact date is unknown.

This black and white trade card advertises C. Westenfeld, located at 120 Calhoun Street. The front of the card features two clowns balancing a tube with the advertisement on it. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises D. B. Solomon, a tobacco merchant located at 13 1/2 Church Street. The front of the card features a lady's hand holding a basket of white bells. The background includes an oval design with the initials “D.B.S.” within a decorative border. The back of the card features a comical saying (text is too small to read).

This trade card advertises D. B. Solomon, a tobacco dealer located at 13 1/2 Church Street. The front of the card features a delicate illustration of a woman's hand holding a basket of bluebells. The back of the card includes a comical saying.

This trade card advertises D. B. Solomon, a tobacco dealer located at 113 Church Street. The front of the card features a gray cat teasing a white bird perched on branches. The cat is sitting on a ledge, and the bird is on the branches above, looking down at the cat. The design is simple and elegant, with the cat and bird outlined in black against a white background. The text on the card is minimal and includes only the business name and address. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises E. Hartenstein, an importer of cigars and tobaccos located at 609 Girard Avenue in Philadelphia. The front of the card features a simple black and white illustration of a child holding a lyre. The card has a black border. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises E. Rabenstein at 700 5th Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a pink rose surrounded by a delicate floral design. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises E. Rabenstein, a tobacconist located at 700 5th Avenue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features the business name and address. The text on the card is in a red typeface and there is a decorative floral design at the top of the card. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the tobacco dealer F. Abraham, located at 25 Court Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The front of the card features a picture of actress Christine Nilsson. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises F. Abraham, a tobacconist located at 25 Court Street, Boston, Massachusetts. [Adelaide Neilson, an English stage actress, appears on the card in a theatrical pose, with a shawl around her shoulders and an outstretched hand. ] The card is printed in black and white with a dark border and a white rectangle in the center. It contains white text on a black background. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises F. Abraham's, a tobacco dealer located at 25 Court Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The front of the card features a humorous illustration of a man, dressed in rags, perched atop a lamppost. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises F. P. Kohen & Co., a grocery store located at 150 Beaver Avenue, Allegheny, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features an illustration of children playing with a sword. The reverse of the card features a list of all of the mayors of Allegheny City from its founding in 1840 through 1881. The back of the card also provides additional advertising information for F. P. Kohen & Co.

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 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 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 advertises Gustav Rice, a wholesaler and retailer of imported and domestic cigars. Rice's business was located at 61 Devonshire Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The card is printed on a white cardstock with black ink. It features an ornate border at the top and bottom. The text is centered. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Harry Levy's London Cigar Store, located at 214 E. State Street, Trenton, New Jersey. The card features a simple layout with the store's name and address printed in bold lettering at the top. The text is framed by a decorative border. The front of the card is the only side of the card with text, and the back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Hassan, a cigar manufacturer located in New York. The front of the card features an illustration of Al Kaufman, a well-known boxer and wrestler who is known as 'The Jewish Hercules', in a fighting pose. He is wearing white pants and a white shirt. The card has a blue border and states that Al Kaufman is a Hassan smoker. The reverse side provides biographical information about Kaufman and advertises Hassan Cigars.

This set of four trade cards advertises J. Blankenstein, a cigar manufacturer located at 30 Vesey Street, corner of Church Street, and 630 Eighth Avenue, near 41st Street in New York City. The cards feature an image of a couple sitting on a bench, lovingly gazing at each other, with a full moon and a ship on the ocean behind them. The couple is surrounded by a black circle. There is a full moon in all four cards, with the couple in various poses on a bench in each.

This trade card, one of a set of four, advertises J. Blankenstein, a wholesale tobacconist with locations at 30 Vesey Street and 630 8th Avenue. The front of the card features a humorous illustration of a romantic couple beneath a full moon. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises J. Blankenstein, a wholesale tobacconist located at 30 Vesey Street and 630 8th Avenue, New York City. The card features a comical illustration of a man and a woman in a romantic scene. The illustration is part of a set of four cards, and this card represents the “first quarter.” The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises J. Blankenstein, a wholesale tobacconist with locations at 30 Vesey Street and 630 8th Avenue in New York City. The card is part of a four-card set. This card, the third in the set, features a comical romantic illustration. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises J. Blankenstein, a wholesale tobacconist with locations at 30 Vesey Street and 630 8th Avenue. The front of the card features a comic romance scene. The card is part of a set of four cards. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card, one of three identical cards in the collection, advertises Julius Colberg & Son, manufacturers of fine cigars located at 507 Fulton Street, opposite Hoyt, New York. The cards are printed in black ink on white card stock with a red border. Each card depicts a simple design featuring the company name and address. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Levy & Ginsburg, cigar manufacturers, located in Clinton, Ohio. The front of the card features a humorous illustration of a German man holding a stein of beer. The card is likely a stock card, indicating a general template for a trade card with a specific product or company. The card has a blue border and a vintage aesthetic.

This trade card advertises M. Cohen's cigars and cheroots. The front of the card features a photograph of Daisy Murdoch, with the business name printed below her portrait. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.

This trade card advertises M. Cohen's cigars and cheroots. The front of the card features a photograph of Miss Thorp. The back of the card is a full advertisement.

This trade card advertises M. Cohen's Cigars and Cheroots. The front of the card features a photograph of Linda Varian, a woman with dark hair and a dress. The back of the card has a full advertisement for the business.

This trade card advertises M. Cohen's Cigars and Cheroots. The card features a cabinet card (CDV) image of President James G. Blaine. This card may be a national tobacco card insert. The front of the card features a stylized illustration of a woman in a seated position, likely holding a cigarette, with a dark background. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises M. Schneider's hair and shaving dressing parlor, located at 396 Sixth Avenue near 24th Street in New York City. [It is interesting to note that the business also sold domestic and imported cigars.] The front of the card displays a hand holding a basket of white flowers. There is a red stripe on the sweater worn by the hand. The back of the card features a more detailed advertisement.

This trade card advertises Mecca Cigarettes, a brand of ready-made cigarettes for men and boys. The front of the card features a boxing scene. A man, possibly Dr. Louis C. Wallach, is in a boxing pose at the ring, advertising Mecca cigarettes. The card also includes round and date information. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises N. Samuel & B. Jacobson, tobacco dealers located at 10 Post Office Square in Boston. The front of the card features a lithograph of a storefront, which appears to be the business's location. The front of the card is mostly text, with a small, rectangular window that opens onto a smaller black and white illustration of a man smoking a pipe. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Prince Albert Cigarettes, sold by N. Samuel. The front of the card features a cartoon-style illustration of a clown holding a fan. The clown is dressed in a colorful costume and has a red nose. The card also includes the address, 10 Post Office Square, Boston, Massachusetts and 119 Washington Street, Chicago, Illinois. The back of the card provides additional advertisement details.

This trade card advertises P. Whitlock, a tobacco merchant in Richmond, Virginia. The front of the card is shaped like an artist's palette with a little girl holding a red and black paintbrush in the center. The card has a yellow border. The verso is blank. [The Whitlock family was an early Jewish family in Virginia.]

This trade card advertises the general store of Phil. Fisher in St. Mary's, Pennsylvania. The front of the card lists the goods sold by Fisher: Canned goods, tobacco, cigars, nuts, foreign fruit, oysters, and ice cream. The back of the card features a cartoon of pigs.

This trade card advertises Powell & Goldstein, manufacturers of Greeting Napoleon Cigars. The card features a booklet that opens to reveal a dancing girl with her leg kicked up. Her undergarments are exposed, revealing the nature of the product advertised. The card indicates the cigars were made by the hand union and sold at both five and ten cents. The front of the card lists the factory number 370. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises S. Cohen's Five Cent Smoke in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features an illustration of a woman changing clothes in a beach house. A man's coat is hanging on the back of a chair, and the woman is seen adjusting her clothing. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises S. Cohen's Five Cent Smoke in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. The front of the card depicts a woman changing clothes in a beach house while a man peeks in from the outside. The woman is shown wearing a swimsuit, a large straw hat, and is holding a pair of boots. The man is dressed in a suit and has a curious expression on his face. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises S. Levy & Co., cigar manufacturers located at 423 & 425 East 63rd Street, New York. The card has a red border and features the company's name printed in bold lettering. The phrase 'Telephone Connection' appears on the front of the card, indicating that the business had access to this relatively new technology. The card has a red border.

This trade card advertises S. Weiner, a wholesaler of liquor, wine, and cigars in Rondout, New York. The card is decorated with a comical image of a man in a striped shirt, carrying a large barrel on his back and wearing a large hat with a feather. The card states that Weiner's business is located at 161 & 163 Strand Street. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises The Elite Bazar, a store owned by Louis Seligman on Main Street in Visalia, California. The front of the card features a caricature of a dandy in a jester's hat, holding a pipe and cigar. The text on the card states that the business offers an array of items for purchase and repair, including smoking supplies. The back of the card provides a more detailed advertisement.

This trade card advertises Wertheimer Bros., tobacco merchants located opposite City Hall on North Market Street. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a man riding a mule with a cigar in his mouth. The card was printed by Currier & Ives and is copyrighted 1880.

This trade card advertises the business of A. Adelmann, a tobacconist located at 625 8th Street in New York City. The card is dated circa 1885. The reverse of the card is blank. Two cards are included in this record.

Trade card advertising A. Aschner & Son, purveyors of fine cigars and tobacco, located at 234 Fulton Street, New York, NY, with branches at 3 Tillary Street and 87 West Street, New York, NY. Circa 1885.

This trade card features a black and white image of Al Kaufman, a boxer, posed in fighting stance, wearing black trunks. The front of the card is a typical advertising card showcasing an athlete, suggesting a sponsorship or endorsement. The text on the back of the card mentions "Turkish Whiffs" and a "Win Record," indicating a connection to tobacco products. The back of the card also refers to a national card. The card likely dates to around 1910, consistent with the style of the photograph and printing techniques.

Trade card for the Ashland Cigar & Tobacco Co., located at 209 Ellis Ave., Ashland, Wisconsin. The card features a depiction of the company's building (Levy & Ginsburg) with horse-drawn buggies and people. The card also includes a large label design. Printed circa 1885. A "I. L. Cohen" stamp is present on the card.

Trade card advertising Bloch Brothers, a tobacco business located in Wheeling, West Virginia. The card depicts a man with a mail pouch and includes a full advertisement on the reverse. The card is circa 1885. The card is part of the E collection, Arc.MS.56, Volume 13, Page 47.

Trade card advertising "Burr Oak" chewing tobacco by the Harry Weissinger Tobacco Co., Inc. The card features an image of C.H. Shaw, Millbury, Mass. Published circa 1885.

This record contains two images of trade cards. The first card advertises Cohen & Levy's tobacco store. The front of the card depicts a woman and a cupid, common imagery associated with tobacco advertising of the period, within an ornate frame. The text indicates their location as the Opera House Block. The back of this card features an advertisement for M. H. Fenno, a practical watchmaker associated with Cohen & Levy, who also dealt in new and secondhand watches and jewelry. The second image shows the back of the same card. The back of the card is not blank, but rather contains the advertisement for M. H. Fenno.

This trade card advertises Cohn's Girl Cigar. The front of the card features a picture of Louise Dempsey and the text "Smoke Cohn's Girl you will never find better." The back of the card is a full advertisement for B. Cohen's cigars, boasting that they are "the most popular cigar in the mid-West." Kansas City, Kansas is also mentioned on the back.

This trade card advertises D. B. Solomon, a tobacconist. The front of the card showcases a delicate illustration of a woman's hand gently holding a basket overflowing with vibrant roses. The image is likely intended to evoke a sense of elegance and refinement, possibly associating the shop with high-quality tobacco products. The back of the card features a comical saying; the exact wording is unclear from the available information. The address, 13 1/2 Church Street, is printed on the front.

This trade card advertises David Levy, a wholesale dealer and manufacturing agent of fine cigars. The front of the card features text prominently displaying the business's description: "Wholesale Dealer & Mfg. Agent in Fine Segars." Below this, the address is clearly printed: "No. 7 South Water Street." The style of the lettering and the overall design suggest a late 19th-century origin. The back of the card is signed by David Levy.

Trade card advertising the Excelsior Cigar Factory, established in 1857. The card depicts a comic image of Evels lighting a large cigar. Addresses listed include 286 and 288 Main Street (main store) and a branch store at 185 Central Avenue, near Main. The card is circa 1885.

This trade card for Friedhoff & Brockman, dealers in selected wines, liquors, and segars, features a comical illustration of a man shooting a bird and falling down. The image is captioned "A Fowl Shot." The text on the card also includes the business's address: 608 Grand Street, Cor. Tompkins Street, New York. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card for Friedhoff & Brockmann, dealers in "Selected Wines, Liquors and Segars," features a comical illustration. The front of the card depicts a man aiming a rifle at a scarecrow. Text on the image reads, "Which Shall it Be?" The business's address is printed below the illustration: 608 Grand Street, Cor. Tompkins Street, New York. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Goldstein Bros., clothiers, located at 145 Washington Street, South of Court Street, Binghamton, NY. The front of the card features text advertising their clothing business and also promotes "A Cheap Smoke." The illustration style and text suggest the card dates to the late 19th century. The back of the card is blank. There are two images in this record; this description refers to the first image. The second image is also a trade card from Goldstein Bros. with similar design elements, though the text may vary slightly. Both cards are approximately 2 5/8" wide by 4 1/2" long.

Trade card advertising Guckler Brothers, tobacco merchants, located at 200 State Street, Rochester, New York. Established in 1860. The card features an illustration of a white-headed cat with a bow. This is part two of a two-part card. Circa 1885.

This trade card advertises H. Seidenberg's "The After-Lunch Cigarettes." The card features an image that appears to depict a stylishly dressed man enjoying a cigarette after lunch. The overall aesthetic suggests a late 19th-century or early 20th-century style. The text is prominently displayed, indicating the brand name, "The After-Lunch Cigarettes." The back of the card is blank. There is a second image in the record, but it is not described because only one image is available to view.

Trade card advertising the Havana & Key West Cigar Company. The card features a graphic of a falcon holding a cigar on one side and a list of brands on the reverse. Printed by S. Kraut, Broadway, NY. Undated, circa 1895.

This trade card advertises Henry Bloch's business in Wardner, Idaho. The front of the card, printed on heavy red stock, lists his merchandise: Clothing, Tobacco and Cigars, Notions, and Jewelry. The back of the card shows album residue and a handwritten date of "1889". The card's appearance suggests a date in the early 1880s.

Trade card advertising Heyman Bros. & Lowenstein, Segar Leaf Tobacco, located at 99 Maiden Lane, New York, New York. Represented by John Salmon. Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising La Flor de Carvalho Havana Cigars. Printed on tin and features elaborate graphics. The card dates from circa 1895 and was issued by I. N. Carvalho & Co. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

This trade card advertises J. E. Wasserboehr & Son, a tobacco and cigar dealer located at 149 Court Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The front of the card is primarily text-based, clearly displaying the business name and address. The back of the card is blank. While the image does not directly depict the goods sold, the subject matter strongly suggests a business in the tobacco industry given its presence in the metadata.

This trade card advertisement for Joseph Cohen features a charming illustration on the front of a child holding a broom, framed by gold trim. The main text prominently advertises "Little Gold Dust Havana Filled 5 Cent Cigar" and includes the address: 246 Hanover Street. The back of the card, also with gold trim, shows a bird illustration and a folded calendar at the center. The color scheme appears to be predominantly sepia tones with gold accents.

This trade card advertises Joseph S. Gans & Co., tobacco merchants located at 150 Water Street in New York City. The front of the card displays the business's name and address prominently. It also includes a telephone number: Telephone 346 Johns for Purchase. The exact nature of the goods and services offered beyond tobacco is unclear. The back of the card is blank. The style suggests a late 19th-century origin.

This trade card advertises M. H. Levin, an importer of Havana tobacco and dealer in all kinds of tobacco. The front of the card features text-based advertisement that reads "IMPORTER OF HAVANA AND DEALER IN ALL KINDS OF TOBACCO." and the street address 162 PEARL STREET. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises M. Noah, a cigar manufacturer in Little Falls, New York. The front of the card features a striking graphic of a Native American figure, depicted in a stereotypical and potentially offensive manner. The image is likely intended to evoke the exotic nature of cigars and their origins, but it also reflects the racist attitudes prevalent in the 19th century. Below the illustration, the text clearly states the business name and address: "M. NOAH CIGAR MANUFACTURER," "Main Street next door east of the Cottage Hall, Little Falls, New York." The back of the card is blank. This trade card likely dates from 1867.

Trade card advertising M. Schneider's hair and shaving dressing parlor and bath rooms, also a dealer in domestic and imported cigars, located at 396 Sixth Avenue near 24th Street in New York, New York. Circa 1885.

This trade card advertises M. Strasser & Co., manufacturers of cigars and leaf tobacco in Albany, New York. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young girl holding a bouquet of flowers.  Below the image, the text reads, “SILK, The Finest Cigar.” The back of the card is blank. The card's design suggests a late 19th-century origin, aligning with the company's establishment date of 1852. A related billhead mentions that Benjamin Strasser was employed by the company, and Isaac M. Strasser served as vice president of a Jewish Men's club in 1899.

This record contains two images of a trade card for Marcus Loeb's store in Palatka, Florida. The front of the card (image 1) depicts three puppies and announces that the store sells dry goods, segars, tobacco, and groceries. The back of the card (image 2) features a full advertisement for the store. [Marcus Loeb first worked as a clerk in Indiana before moving to the South, eventually settling in Palatka, Florida, where he established a successful store and saloon. He was involved in various business ventures, civic activities (serving as mayor), and the Masonic order. His store was destroyed in the great Palatka fire of 1884. After suffering losses from a freeze in his orange groves, he relocated to Atlanta, Georgia, in 1898 to start a clothing factory.].

This record contains two images of a trade card for Marcus Loeb's store in Palatka, Florida. The front of the card (Image 1) depicts three kittens. The back of the card (Image 2) features a full advertisement for Marcus Loeb's business, listing "Dry Goods, Segars, Tobacco and Groceries." [Marcus Loeb first worked as a clerk in Indiana before moving to the Carolinas and then Palatka, Florida in the late 1870s or early 1880s. He opened a small store and saloon, and later became involved in Palatka's civic and political life, including serving as mayor. His store was destroyed in the great fire of 1884. In 1898, he moved his family to Atlanta, Georgia, where he established a successful clothing factory, Marcus Loeb and Company.].

This record contains a trade card from the Matinee Cigar Factory, offering a coupon for a nickel watch. The front of the card shows a small illustration of the watch, with text indicating that sending $1.00 will redeem the coupon. The text on the front also advertises "Matinee Cigars." The back of the card (image 2) is a full advertisement for the Matinee Cigar Factory. The advertisement is largely text-based, promoting their cigars and the watch offer. The style suggests a late 19th-century origin.

Trade card advertising P. Lorillard's Blot Fine Cut Chewing Tobacco. The card is circa 1885 and was found in the possession of Sally Cohen.

This record contains two images of trade cards. The first card features a comical illustration of a Black man riding a high-wheel bicycle. The image is in a style typical of late 19th-century American illustration, with bold outlines and a somewhat exaggerated depiction of the figure. The style and subject matter suggest a humorous approach to advertising. The second card (the reverse side of the first) advertises "Old Virginia Cheroots." The text is easily legible and provides information about the product. The back of the first card displays an advertisement for "Old Virginia Cheroots."

This trade card advertises Philip Grossman, a dealer in fine cigars, located at 517 Callowhill Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features the text "DEALER IN FINE CIGARS" prominently displayed within a decorative floral border. The address, 517 Callowhill St., is clearly visible below the main text. The overall style and design suggest a late 19th-century origin. The back of the card is blank.

Trade card advertising Napoleon Cigars, manufactured or sold by Powell & Goldstein in Oneida, New York. The card features a large illustration of a woman performing a can-can-style dance. Circa 1885.

Risqué pop-out trade card depicting a woman falling off a bicycle. Issued by Powell & Goldstein in Oneida, New York, circa 1885. The card likely advertised tobacco products.

Trade card advertising Capadura Cigars by R. C. Brown & Co. of New York, NY. The card features a caricature of a Jewish man praising the cigars in broken English, exhibiting anti-Semitic stereotypes. Undated, circa 1890.

This trade card advertises S. E. Isaacson's cigars. The front of the card features a prominent illustration of a horse's head, possibly a stylistic representation of strength and quality. Below the image, the text clearly states, "HAVANA AND DOMESTIC SEGARS." The business's address is also provided: 1 Astor Place...1 door east of Broadway, New York. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Schymik & Lauer's Havana Cigar Factory, located at 50 North Fifth Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features the text "HAVANA CIGAR FACTORY" prominently displayed, along with a "Red Seal" logo, suggesting a premium or quality brand of cigars. The imagery and design of the card suggest it hails from the late 19th century. The back of the card is blank.

Trade card advertising Seligsberg, Cohen & Co., leaf tobacco merchants, located at 151 Water Street, New York City. The card dates from circa 1860.

This trade card advertises Steinfeld Bros. and their Cronies Cigars. The front of the card features a vibrant lithograph depicting a family of four squirrels perched on a pipe. The text prominently displays the advertisement: "SMOKE THE FAMOUS CRONIES CIGAR A 10 CENT CIGAR FOR 5 CENTS." The overall style is eye-catching and likely intended to attract attention to the discounted cigars. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises "Great Leader Cigars" manufactured by Ullmann, Dreifus & Co. of Cincinnati, Ohio. The front of the card displays the advertisement text: "WE RECOMMEND GREAT LEADER CIGARS, 5 FOR 10 CENTS...PACKED ONLY IN POUCHES OF FIVE EACH...MANUFACTURED BY ULLMANN, DREIFUS & CO." The back of the card depicts a winter scene, possibly a snowy landscape with a robin. The image suggests a peaceful and somewhat idyllic setting, contrasting with the commercial message on the front. A second image in this record shows the same card, indicating a duplicate.

This trade card advertises W. Duke, Sons & Co. The front of the card features a caricature depicting a man, possibly Ockstein, greeting a baby. The illustration is in a style common to late 19th-century trade cards, employing simple lines and shading. The name "Duke & Sons" is prominently displayed. The back of the card is blank. The card's imagery, combining a friendly scene with the company name, suggests a marketing strategy aimed at establishing a positive brand image. However, the subject tags provided by the donor indicate the presence of anti-Semitic elements, which should be interpreted carefully by researchers and viewers. This is particularly important given the historical context of anti-semitism and the representation of Jewish merchants in this period.

Trade card advertising Weinheimer & Opp, tobacco merchants located at 25 South 4th Street, St. Louis, Missouri. The card features three colored tobacco leaves. The date is January 17, 1896.

A signed and sealed copy of the will of Levy Solomons (the younger), dated September 29, 1820, in Montreal. He is identified as a citizen of Albany, New York. The will details provisions for his wife, Catherine Manuel; his son, Levy Solomons; and a special bequest for his mentally impaired son, Samuel David Solomons. Alexandar Hart of Montreal and Benjamin Hart of Montreal are listed as trustees, along with other trustees in Albany and Montreal. Levy Solomons (Jr.), born in Montreal in 1771, was the son of a prominent fur merchant. After his father's death in 1792, he attempted tobacco manufacturing, then moved to Albany, NY in 1800, marrying in 1801. He became a prosperous tobacco, snuff, and chocolate merchant in Albany, becoming a US citizen shortly before his death in 1823. The will consists of 5 pages, folio, measuring 12 x 7 1/4 inches.