Subject: Watchmakers

Billhead from Braverman & Levy, Watchmakers and Jewelers, located at 119 Montgomery Street, San Francisco, California. The billhead is dated August 29, 1877, and mentions an office in New York City.

Business Card of Moses A. Dropsie, watchmaker, located at 57 North Third Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card is undated, but based on biographical information, it likely dates from between 1840 and 1845, before Dropsie transitioned to a career in law. This is considered a rare example, possibly unique.

Silver teaspoon hallmarked "D. Cohen", circa 1840. Most likely the mark of David Cohen, a watchmaker listed in New York City from 1826-1831. He was probably a retailer of silver, not a maker. Silversmiths named Levy worked in Missouri during the same period, but this is not conclusive.

This trade card advertises I. Bedichimer, a watchmaker and jeweler located at 616 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia. The front of the card features a young boy dressed as Uncle Sam. He is holding a watch and a small American flag. He is wearing a red, white, and blue suit with a star on his jacket. The background features a cityscape with buildings. The back of the card is blank.

Trade card advertising Chas. C. Haysom, Watchmaker & Jeweler, featuring an image of Bertha Pappenheim. Published circa 1885 in St. Louis, Missouri, United States.

This trade card advertises the services of J. L. Winner, a practical watchmaker and jeweler. The front of the card features simple text stating the business name, "PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELER," and the address, "NO. 3 SOUTH FRONT STREET." The style of the lettering suggests it might date from the late 19th century. The image shows only text. The back of the card is blank.

Trade card advertising the services of John Levin, Watchmaker and Jeweler, located in Wahoo, Nebraska. The card features an illustration of two girls with a dog. This is part two of a two-part set. Circa 1885.

This trade card advertises the services of John Levin, a watchmaker and jeweler located in Wahoo, Nebraska. It features an illustration of two girls with a pug dog. This is set 1 of 2. The card dates from circa 1885.

Trade card depicting a pink rose on the recto. The verso features a full advertisement for Joseph Mendel & Son, Watchmakers & Jewelers, who also loaned money on diamonds. The business was located at 125 Market Street, Louisville, Kentucky. Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising Preusser, Chr. & Bro., located at 438 East Water Street, corner of Mason Street, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The card depicts a well-dressed man in a green coat and black shoes. The card's imagery includes watchcases and a keystone-shaped card on the back. The card is dated circa 1885. The description notes that the back of the card contains a full advertisement.

Trade card advertising White Lilly Bells, a watchmaker and jeweler located at 105 East Water Street, Syracuse, New York. The card is circa 1885. This item is part of the manuscript collection Ms. Coll. 1410, OOS, Binder 1, Page 10.