Subject: Upholstery

Lithographed billhead advertising the furniture and upholstery business of an unidentified manufacturer located at 22 Rivington Street, between Chrystie and Forsyth Streets in New York City. The billhead features a large illustration of furniture. The date on the billhead is April 14, 1871. This item is part of the Schomburg Center's collection.

Billhead from August 1, 1870, for Ferdinand Singer, a wholesale and retail dealer in paper hangings, curtain goods, window shades, upholstery goods and materials, and manufacturer of mattresses and bedding in St. Louis, Missouri. The billhead features decorative type on the header and an R15c revenue stamp with a hand cancel in the lower left.

Billhead from Lachman Bros., furniture, carpets, stoves, and upholstery dealers, located at 2019 Mission Street, San Francisco, California. The billhead is dated February 26, 1907.

This letter, dated March 26, 1866, is from H. G. Norton & Co. in New York to the Providence Rubber Co., concerning sample shipments of hosiery. The letter features an ornate, highly detailed lithographed letterhead depicting a block of buildings on Broadway, New York. The illustration identifies several businesses, including H.G. Norton & Co. (Rubber Goods) at 509 Broadway, Bogardus Photographs, Taylor's International Hotel & Saloons, Solomon & Hart (Fabric for upholstery), S. Strahlheim & Co. (Laces & White Goods), E.A. Hayt & Co. (Cloaks and Mantillas), W.H. Lyon & Co. (Yankee Notions and Hosiery), Watrous Boyden & Fay (Hats), and B.F. Beekman (Silk and Straw Goods), each with their specific building number. The architectural style depicted is typical of mid-19th century commercial blocks in a major city. **3.

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.

This trade card advertises Abramson & Drechsler, manufacturers of upholstery goods, located at 34 West 14th Street in New York City. The front of the card features a colorful illustration of three children sitting amongst a flock of geese, surrounded by a decorative floral border. The children are wearing elaborate clothing with bright colors and patterns. The image suggests a theme of leisure and family. The reverse of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises I. Steinberg, an upholsterer located at 52 Orchard Street, New York City. The front of the card is pink and features the business name and address in black lettering. The card also includes the telephone number, 975 Orchard. The back of the card is blank. The image is of a card with a pink color scheme, with the company name and address in dark lettering.

This trade card is shaped like a tamborine and advertises Jacob Weinheimer, an upholsterer located at 49 North Salina Street in Syracuse, New York. The card depicts a young woman dressed in a blue suit. The front of the card has a red and gold border with a small gold star in each corner. The back of the card is blank.