Subject: Umbrellas

Billhead for Michael Hassler, manufacturer of umbrellas, parasols, and canes, located at 516 Market Street in Philadelphia. Dated September 16, 1885. The billhead displays ornate Victorian-style lettering and a clear business address. The bill is made out to Honig & Schutter in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. The bill shows an itemized list of purchases. The billhead also includes information on payment terms: “LESS 5 per Cent. in 30 DAYS, LESS 8 per Cent. in TEN DAYS.

Billhead for Simon & Kohn, a retailer of hats, caps, trunks, umbrellas, and artificial flowers located at the corner of Magaziner and Canal Street in New Orleans, Louisiana. The billhead is dated February 13, 1891 and lists a number of items purchased by J. Z. Hearst, likely for a clothing store. It appears there are multiple sizes and quantities listed for a variety of items, with prices listed for each, totaling 159.36. The billhead has an ornate Victorian-style lettering, framed header, and decorative elements including an image of the store and a circular seal that says “Diled & Rubber Clothing.”

Billhead from Schloss Brothers, manufacturers of umbrellas and parasols, located at 336 Broadway, corner of Worth Street, New York, New York. The billhead is dated March 20, 1875, and includes an extensive invoice. The billhead is part of the Moses Schloss Papers and shows the business dealings of the Schloss Brothers.

Billhead from Wolff Brothers, jobbers of hats, caps, gloves, umbrellas, and straw goods, located at 83 & 85 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. The billhead is dated May 11, 1881, and features a lithograph of a coat of arms depicting two wolves and a scroll on a shield.

This is a Spring 1869 catalogue from Daniel Hoffman & Co., a New York City-based wholesaler of caps, hats, and umbrellas. The catalogue features illustrations of their products along with prices. The warehouse address is listed as 354 Broadway, New York, with the factory location illustrated on the back cover as being in Orange, New Jersey.

Envelope addressed to Richards & Suetchin in Flemington, New Jersey, from Schloss Brothers, umbrella and parasol manufacturers, located at 336 Broadway, corner of Worth Street, New York, New York. Dated May 21, 1886. The envelope includes a printed broadside advertising Schloss Brothers' merchandise.

This trade card, featuring a young girl in a red dress painting a scene, advertises B. J. Potsdamer, a retailer of umbrellas and parasols at 700 Arch Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card, which has a black border, is printed on thin cardstock and features a muted green and brown color scheme. The back of the card is a full advertisement for the business, featuring a list of goods offered: parasols, umbrellas, sunshades, canes, and walking sticks. It also includes the address, 700 Arch Street, and the words “Special attention given to repairing.”

This trade card advertises David Rose, an umbrella maker located at 39 South Queen Street, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card depicts a comical scene of a race. The front of the card depicts a comical illustration of a race that includes a dog, a cat, a man in a top hat and a man on horseback. The text 'THE FINISH' is prominent on the front. The reverse of the card contains a business directory listing the services of J. Ostheim.

This trade card advertises Hassler's Factory, an umbrella maker located at 224 North Eight Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a detailed illustration of a sailboat docked next to the city skyline. The back of the card includes more information about the business, and its products.

This trade card advertises Hassler's, a business that sold umbrellas and parasols, located at 224 North 8th Street above Race Street. The front of the card features a humorous illustration of a man stealing a pig. The card is printed in red ink and features a red border. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Hassler's, a dry-goods and umbrella store located at 224 North Eight Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a pink rose, a common motif found in advertising materials of the time. The back of the card contains further details about the business.

This trade card features a whimsical illustration of anthropomorphic flowers riding a beetle. The front of the card displays the flowers in vibrant colors. There is a blank space for the text description. The verso of the card contains a business advertisement but is not visible in the image.

This trade card advertises L. Potsdamer, a dealer in umbrellas and parasols located at 700 Arch Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card depicts a young boy with a spade, standing in the foreground. Behind the boy, a red brick building with a large storefront and signage can be seen, likely representing Potsdamer's shop. The back of the card provides a more detailed advertisement for the business.

This trade card advertises the clothing and dry goods business of N. Rosenau & M. M. Newman, located at 23 North Eighth Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a charming illustration of two children playing in a field of wheat, with a dog lying in the foreground. The background includes a fence and a house. The card is bordered in gold, with a small blue banner at the top, reading 'Rosenau & Newman.' The back of the card features an advertisement for the business.

This trade card advertises the business of N. Rosenau, located at 23 North 8th Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card features a small sailboat as the primary image, with a simple illustration of a sailboat with a red sail. The front of the card includes the address and the store name. The back is blank.

This trade card advertises N. Rosenau, a dealer in umbrellas, parasols, and canes located at 23 North Eighth Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card features a large, stylized horseshoe and a small illustration of a bird. It's likely that this card is from the front, as the back is blank.

This trade card advertises Rosenkranz Bros., a retailer of men's clothing, trunks, hats, and umbrellas located at 21 Kneeland Street and 272 Broadway in Boston, Massachusetts. The front of the card features the business name and a border decorated with a floral pattern. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card for David Rose, located at 39 South Queen Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, features a comical illustration titled "Getting Square," depicting a domestic quarrel. The front of the card showcases this humorous scene, likely meant to attract attention and be memorable. The back of the card is a business directory that lists J. Ostheim.

This trade card, advertising David Rose's umbrella shop, features a comical illustration. The front of the card shows a caricature, possibly intended to be humorous but containing racist imagery of a Black person. The text on the front reads "SCOOT BROTHER SCOOT!!" and provides the business address: 39 SOUTH QUEEN STREET. The back of the card is a business directory, listing J. Ostheim.

This trade card, from David Rose's umbrella shop in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, features a comical illustration titled "The Start" depicting a race. The front of the card showcases a lively scene, likely of a horse race or footrace, emphasizing a sense of movement and competition. The business address, 39 South Queen Street, is clearly displayed. The back of the card is a business directory listing J. Ostheim.

This trade card for David Rose, located at 39 South Queen Street in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, features a comical illustration with the caption, "What are the wild waves saying?" The front of the card showcases a humorous image; the back displays a business directory listing that includes J. Ostheim. The style suggests it is from the late 19th century. The back of the card is not blank; it contains a business directory.

This trade card, from the David Rose firm in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, features a comical illustration, identified as "Grit No. 2." The front of the card displays the illustration and the business's address: 39 South Queen Street. The back of the card includes a business directory that lists J. Ostheim. The style of the illustration and the overall design suggest a late 19th-century origin.

This trade card advertises David Rose, an umbrella merchant in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card (image 1) showcases a visual depiction of an umbrella in a style consistent with late 19th-century advertising aesthetics. The specific details of the illustration are difficult to fully ascertain from the provided thumbnail. The back of the card (image 2) lists the business' address as 39 South Queen Street. The back of the card is not blank.

Trade card advertising the umbrellas and parasols manufactured by I. Kratzenstein in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card depicts flowers and a small umbrella. Circa 1885.

This trade card advertises Leopold Hirsch & Bros., manufacturers of umbrellas and parasols and dealers in jewelry, fancy goods, etc. The front of the card displays the business name, product offerings, and address: Hill Street, Danville, Montour Co., Pa. The text is neatly printed, and the overall design is simple and straightforward, typical of trade cards from the late 19th century. The back of the card is blank. [It is noted that the business was active in the Jewish community.]