Subject: Umbrellas

Billhead - Michael Hassler manufacturer of umbrellas, parasols and canes...516 Market St.... Philadelphia Pennsylvania....9/16/1885. Billhead to Honig & Schutter, Retail Clothier in Hazelton, Pennsylvania. Schutter is not Jewish...Isaac Honig was President of the Synagogue.

This billhead from Salomon Cohen, a dealer in carriages, buggies, light express, and plantation wagons, details a statement of account for M. H. L. Hart of Palatka, Florida. The account lists purchases from January and February 1884, including two S.S. Buggy Wagons, one Paton Exp Buggie, one Sett Odors, and yardage of Buck, totaling $234.50. A payment of $150 was received on May 13, 1884, leaving a balance due of $84.50. The bill is marked as "Paid." The billhead itself is dated June 1, 1884. Visually, the document features a prominent vignette of a carriage on the left, ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and product lines, and indicates that the business was "Established 1868" and was the "Sole Agent for the Improved Tennessee Wagon." 3.

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.”

This billhead from Wolff Brothers & Co. details an invoice for various hats, caps, and straw goods purchased by Durarak & Beckman. The items listed include specific styles such as "Brawers Albia," "Georgia College," "Bluebird Scotch," "Blue Moscos," "Coyp Roller," "Parisian," "Albion," "Valurbans," "Garfield," "Blue Ruskie," "Blue Franklin," "Pearl Empire," and "Low brown Nelson," with quantities and prices for each. The total amount is 179.50. The bill notes shipment via "Mo Valley" and that the balance will follow. The billhead features a decorative masthead with an ornate company logo depicting a shield crest flanked by hats, and the business name "Wolff Brothers & Co." in a stylized script. Below this, the types of goods sold—"HATS, CAPS, STRAW GOODS, GLOVES AND UMBRELLAS"—are presented with elaborate Victorian-style borders and varied typography. 3.

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.

A letter from Hirsh & Brother, manufacturers of umbrellas and parasols, located in Philadelphia, PA, to S. Marks & Co. in Roseburg, OR, dated May 2, 1887. The letter discusses business matters, specifically mentioning "goods for the office." The letterhead features a detailed lithograph of the Hirsh & Brother factory building at 1309-1317 Market St., highlighting 7 acres of floor space devoted to manufacturing umbrellas and parasols. The business name "Hirsh & Brother" is presented with ornate Victorian-style lettering. 3.

This trade card advertises B. W. Levy, a Philadelphia business offering gents' fine furnishing goods and a constant stock of umbrellas. The card features a colorful illustration of white bell flowers (likely lily of the valley) and a pink rosebud on the left side. The business name, "B. W. Levy," is prominently displayed in ornate lettering, followed by "GENTS," "FINE FURNISHING GOODS," and the address "2120 Callowhill Street, Philadelphia." A note indicates "A Fine Stock of Umbrellas Constantly on Hand." The overall design suggests a Victorian-era aesthetic typical for advertising of the period. The verso of the card is blank. 3.

This trade card advertises B. W. Levy, a Philadelphia business specializing in fine furnishing goods for men, with a particular emphasis on umbrellas. The card features a colorful illustration of blue flowers, possibly forget-me-nots or blue bells, with a bee or insect near them. The business is located at 2120 Callowhill Street, Philadelphia. 3.

This trade card advertises B. W. Levy, a Philadelphia business specializing in "Gents' Fine Furnishing Goods" and a "Fine Stock of Umbrellas." The business was located at 2120 Callowhill Street. The card features a decorative, colorful illustration of a large pink rose and blue forget-me-nots, typical of floral designs on late 19th-century advertising.

This trade card advertises Harry Jacobs, "The Popular Clothier and Hatter" located in Salem, New York. The card promotes a variety of merchandise including Men's, Youth's, Boys' & Children's Clothing, Gent's Furnishing Goods, Hats, Caps, Umbrellas, and a full line of Fall and Winter Overcoats. The front of the card features a vibrant illustration printed in red ink, depicting two young girls sharing an umbrella, likely an appeal to families and a nod to the practical uses of their clothing and accessories. **3.

This trade card advertises S. M. Hydeman, a dealer in Men's, Boys' and Youth's Clothing, located at 136 South Pearl St., Cor. Madison Ave., Albany, N.Y. The card features a colored illustration of two young girls, both wearing elaborate hats and dresses, sharing an umbrella, with tall grass visible in the background. The design utilizes two-color printing, with the figures and primary text in blue, and the background elements and some text in a golden-brown hue. The typography for "CLOTHING" is bold and decorative, typical of late 19th-century advertising. 3.

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This die-cut trade card is shaped like a stocking. The front features pink and white stripes and ornate red script text asking, “What Shall we put in the Childrens Stockings? See inside.” The interior of the card, on a pale tan background, advertises a wide array of goods sold by Stern Brothers at attractive prices. Items for children include French and German dolls, doll's outfits, fancy stationery, lace articles, gloves, mittens, and handkerchiefs. For gentlemen, the card lists smoking jackets and robes, umbrellas, canes, slippers, gloves, mufflers, neckwear, and handkerchiefs. Ladies' items include costumes, cloaks, Paris and Vienna fancy goods, fur garments, bric-a-brac, dress silks, velvet, jewelry, dress goods, Russia leather goods, Alexandre Kid Gloves, toilet articles, handkerchiefs, lace goods, and painted satin articles, all in endless variety. The back of the stocking is marked "Stern Bro's Christmas Stocking." The business name, "Stern Brothers," is presented in a decorative script font on the interior.

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 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.

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 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 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, 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 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.

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.]