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Billhead - A. B. Elfelt & Co., San Francisco, California, May 31, 1877 Billhead - A. B. Elfelt & Co., San Francisco, California, May 31, 1877

Billhead from A. B. Elfelt & Co., wholesale clothing and furnishing goods dealers, located at 108 and 110 Samson Street, San Francisco, California. Dated May 31, 1877. The bill lists the purchase of 12 dozen linen blouses by N. S. Trowbridge & Co. for a total of $125.00. The billhead is a printed form, likely purchased from a printing company, with decorative flourishes including a printed company logo, an ornate border, and a company name heading. The bill indicates that the goods were purchased for cash.

Billhead - A. Bacharach & Company, Philadelphia, October 15, 1885 Billhead - A. Bacharach & Company, Philadelphia, October 15, 1885

Invoice from A. Bacharach & Company, a wholesale clothier, dealer in cloths, cassimeres, and tailors' trimmings. Located at 409 Market Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The bill is dated October 15, 1885, and lists a number of purchases made by Honig & Schutter, likely for coats and pants. The bill also mentions a $2.25 credit on a previous bill, and the billhead is printed with an ornate Victorian-style header. The billhead has clear printed details of the business's name and address and specifies the terms for payment.

Billhead - A. Frank & Sons, Stone Hill, Massachusetts, November 29, 1882 Billhead - A. Frank & Sons, Stone Hill, Massachusetts, November 29, 1882

Invoice from A. Frank & Sons, wholesale dry goods and notions, located at the Northeast corner of Fifth Street and Washington Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri. Dated November 29, 1882. The bill was sold to C. I. Karstedt of Stone Hill, Missouri, and lists a number of items purchased. The billhead is printed on ruled paper and has a hand-written heading. The terms of payment are listed in the upper left-hand corner of the billhead.

Billhead - ARNOLD & LOUCHHEIM, Philadelphia, May 24, 1866 Billhead - ARNOLD & LOUCHHEIM, Philadelphia, May 24, 1866

Invoice from ARNOLD & LOUCHHEIM, wholesale clothiers located at No. 113 North Third Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The invoice is dated May 24, 1866, and lists the purchase of various articles of clothing by Thompson & Bergstresser. The business likely sold both men's and boys clothing. The billhead has a printed header section with an oval stamp that includes the phrase 'CLOTHS, Cassimeres, Satinets, and VESTINGS'.

Billhead - Ash Brothers, San Francisco, October 18, 1876 Billhead - Ash Brothers, San Francisco, October 18, 1876

Invoice from Ash Brothers, wholesale clothing and furnishing goods dealers, located at Nos. 13 and 15 Battery Street, corner Bush, San Francisco. Dated October 18, 1876. The bill was purchased by N. S. Trowbridge & Co., and lists the price for items in U.S. Gold coin, with interest charged on bills after maturity. The billhead also notes that the business has a secondary location at 56 Murray Street, New York. The billhead features a decorative header and ornate lettering, characteristic of late 19th-century commercial documents.

Billhead - B. S. Flersheim & Co., Kansas City, Missouri, November 10, 1887 Billhead - B. S. Flersheim & Co., Kansas City, Missouri, November 10, 1887

An invoice from B. S. Flersheim & Co., wholesale liquor dealers, located at 412 Delaware Street, Kansas City, Missouri. The billhead is dated November 10, 1887, and is addressed to J. C. Halladay in Dillon, Montana. The bill shows a transaction for an amount of $385.92 with multiple line items for goods purchased. There is a handwritten note indicating shipment of the goods from Cincinnati. The billhead includes a company logo, printed in green with ornate lettering, and displays the business name and address.

Billhead - Castle Brothers, San Francisco, California, October 19, 1876 Billhead - Castle Brothers, San Francisco, California, October 19, 1876

Invoice from Castle Brothers, wholesale grocers located at 213 & 215 Front Street, San Francisco, California. Dated October 19, 1876, the bill is addressed to N. S. Trowbridge & Co. and details the purchase of 25 bags dried peaches, 50 bags apples, and 20 bags pears for a total of $492.61. The billhead has a printed header, simple lettering, and a columnar format, with each item listed and its quantity, price, and total cost. The bottom of the billhead mentions that payments should be in gold coin, or silver will be received at its market value.

Billhead - Cowan & Co., Nashville, Tennessee, September 5, 1882 Billhead - Cowan & Co., Nashville, Tennessee, September 5, 1882

Billhead from Cowan & Co., wholesale dealers in dress goods, notions, men's furnishing goods, and other items, located at 36 & 37 Public Square, Nashville, Tennessee. Dated September 5, 1882. This bill lists a purchase of a variety of goods by Robert Williams, likely for personal use. The billhead includes an itemized list of the transaction, including the price, total, and details of the transaction. The billhead features a simple design with a printed header and clear lettering, typical of the period.

Billhead - Frankenthal, Bachman & Co., San Francisco, California, November 7, 1881 Billhead - Frankenthal, Bachman & Co., San Francisco, California, November 7, 1881

Invoice from Frankenthal, Bachman & Co., importers and jobbers of fancy goods and Yankee notions, located at the southwest corner of Battery and California Streets, San Francisco. Dated November 7, 1881. The billhead lists the purchase of items, likely fancy goods and notions, by Sarles & Weiderman. The bill also includes an itemized list of the purchased items. The billhead has a printed header, ornate lettering, and clear details of the business address and transaction. The billhead is stamped with a red stamp on the bottom right corner with the text “Sarles & Weidemann, Nov. 10, 1881, Gonzales, Cal.

Billhead - Freiberg, Klein and Co., Galveston, Texas, September 9, 1890 Billhead - Freiberg, Klein and Co., Galveston, Texas, September 9, 1890

Invoice from Freiberg, Klein & Co., importers, distillers, and rectifiers of wholesale liquor and cigar dealers. Located at 5 & 7 Strand, Galveston, Texas, and 28 & 30 Main St., Cincinnati, Ohio. Dated September 9, 1890. The bill lists three items: 3 doz. assorted brandy, 1 doz. Belle of Anderson Whiskey, and 1 doz. Bourbon Whiskey. The billhead features a company logo with the text “Belle of Anderson,” the company's trademarked whiskey, and the words “Southern Agents” appear below the logo.

Billhead - Greenleve, Block, & Co., Galveston, Texas, November 11, 1879 Billhead - Greenleve, Block, & Co., Galveston, Texas, November 11, 1879

Invoice from Greenleve, Block, & Co., importers of wholesale dealers and staple & fancy dry goods, boots, shoes, notions, hats, trunks, etc., located at 126, 128 & 130 Strand Street, Galveston, Texas. Dated November 11, 1879. The bill lists various goods purchased for a total of $731.15 from the Notion Department, and includes an itemized list of the transaction. The billhead has a printed header with a small image of a building, ornate lettering, and clear details of the business address and transaction.

Billhead - Hecht Bros & Co., San Francisco, California, July 6, 1880 Billhead - Hecht Bros & Co., San Francisco, California, July 6, 1880

Billhead from Hecht Bros & Co., wholesalers of boots, shoes, and leather. The billhead is dated July 6, 1880, and lists the buyer as Sarles & Weiderman. The billhead includes an itemized list of the transaction, with details of the items purchased, quantities, prices, and amounts. It also includes a note for freight. Hecht Bros & Co. also list a sales office at 107 Pearl Street, Boston, Mass. and a factory under the name Buckingham & Hecht @ N.W. Cor. of Haight & Gough Sts, San Francisco. The billhead is printed with a decorative header section in ornate script.

Billhead - Hess, Mayer & Co., Louisville, Kentucky, September 13, 1886 Billhead - Hess, Mayer & Co., Louisville, Kentucky, September 13, 1886

Billhead of Hess, Mayer & Co., a wholesale dealer in ladies' and gents' furnishing goods, cloaks, shawls, and knit goods. Located at 708, 710, 712 & 714 Main Street, Louisville, Kentucky. Dated September 13, 1886. The bill is made out to L. A. Bryant and lists several items purchased, including one for $4.87. The billhead features a decorative banner with the company name and a framed list of their services, as well as ornate Victorian-style lettering.

Billhead - Hoffman & Co., San Francisco, California, May 31, 1877 Billhead - Hoffman & Co., San Francisco, California, May 31, 1877

Invoice from Hoffman & Co., Importers and Wholesale Dealers in Fancy Goods, Embroideries, Ribbons, Laces, Millinery and White Goods, located at Nos. 17 and 19 Battery Street, near Bush, San Francisco. Dated May 31, 1877. The bill lists purchases of various goods by N. S. Trowbridge & Co., likely for their business in Tybo, Nevada. The transaction is likely for the purchase of ribbon and other related goods. The billhead is printed in ornate Victorian-style lettering and includes a detailed header that summarizes the business's offerings.

Billhead - J. Waxelbaum & Co., Americus, Georgia, March 2, 1885 Billhead - J. Waxelbaum & Co., Americus, Georgia, March 2, 1885

Billhead for J. Waxelbaum & Co., wholesalers and retailers of dry goods, clothing, boots, shoes, and carpets, located in Americus, Georgia. Dated March 2, 1885. The bill includes a handwritten note, possibly referring to a transaction with the Eagle and Phoenix Manufacturing Co. in Columbus, Georgia. The billhead includes an ornate Victorian-style lettering. The company has a New York City office at 309 & 311 Canal Street.

Billhead - Joshua Schnurman, Allentown, Pennsylvania, February 22, 1865 Billhead - Joshua Schnurman, Allentown, Pennsylvania, February 22, 1865

Billhead from Joshua Schnurman, a jobber and wholesale dealer in American, English, French, and German fancy goods, hosiery, gloves, ribbons, laces, combs, suspenders, threads, and every variety of buttons and trimmings. Located at No. 9 East Hamilton Street, Allentown, Pennsylvania. The billhead is dated February 22, 1865 and is made out to the Lehigh County Poor House. The billhead features a decorative border, ornate lettering, and the business name printed in a bold font.

Billhead - Kaufman, Oppenheimer & Co., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, October 25, 1880 Billhead - Kaufman, Oppenheimer & Co., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, October 25, 1880

Invoice from Kaufman, Oppenheimer & Co., located at 233 Liberty Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The date, October 25, 1880, is handwritten over the year “187”. The bill is addressed to Joseph Kammerer, Kammerer, Pennsylvania, and lists a detailed breakdown of items purchased, likely clothing, with corresponding quantities and prices. This invoice was part of the Kaufman, Oppenheimer & Co. archive. The billhead features a small rectangular logo in the upper right corner that says ‘Bought of’ surrounded by a decorative floral design.

Billhead - Kleinschmidt & Bro., Helena, Montana, August 11, 1877 Billhead - Kleinschmidt & Bro., Helena, Montana, August 11, 1877

Invoice from Kleinschmidt & Bro., wholesale and retail grocers and produce dealers, located at the Masonic Building in Helena, Montana. Dated August 11, 1877. The bill was issued to Davis & Wallace and lists an itemized list of the transaction, including details of costs and freight. The billhead has a printed header, ornate lettering, and a decorative border along the top and bottom of the bill.

Billhead - Kohn, Rosenheim & Co., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 9, 1881 Billhead - Kohn, Rosenheim & Co., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 9, 1881

Invoice from Kohn, Rosenheim & Co., wholesale clothiers, located at 312 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dated April 9, 1881. The bill lists an itemized list of purchases made by Honig & Schutter of Hazelton, Pennsylvania. The billhead displays an ornate Victorian-style lettering and includes the printed header “Bought of Kohn, Rosenheim & Co., Wholesale Clothiers, 312 Market Street.” The billhead includes a statement: “Goods shipped at Purchasers risk. Claims for damage to be reported within Five days after receipt of Goods. ALL PAYMENTS TO BE MADE DIRECT TO THE FIRM. NONE OTHER RECOGNIZED.”

Billhead - Kuhn, Netter & Co., Cincinnati, December 26, 1863 Billhead - Kuhn, Netter & Co., Cincinnati, December 26, 1863

Invoice from Kuhn, Netter & Co., importers and wholesale dealers in dry goods, gents' furnishing goods, and clothing. Located at the N. E. Corner 3rd & Vine Sts. Opp. Burnet House, Cincinnati, Ohio. Dated December 26, 1863. The invoice lists a transaction for 1 pc blk cloth and 2 corset screws. The billhead features a detailed illustration of the business storefront and ornate lettering in a Victorian style.

Billhead - Kuhn, Netter & Co., Cincinnati, Ohio, February 18, 1868 Billhead - Kuhn, Netter & Co., Cincinnati, Ohio, February 18, 1868

Billhead from Kuhn, Netter & Co., Importers & Wholesale Dealers in Dry Goods, Gents Furnishing Goods & Clothing. The billhead is dated February 18, 1868. It lists an itemized account, likely for clothing or fabrics, for the buyer, Beam & Jay. The bill includes the address: N. E. Corner 3rd & Vine Sts, opp. Burnet House, Cincinnati, Ohio. It also includes a detailed illustration of the company's brick storefront and details of the business in ornate Victorian-style lettering.

Billhead - L. Auerbach & Bro., Helena, Montana, May 31, 1875 Billhead - L. Auerbach & Bro., Helena, Montana, May 31, 1875

Invoice from L. Auerbach & Bro., importers and wholesale dealers of teas, spices, wines, liquors, foreign and domestic groceries, cigars, tobacco, notions, smokers' articles, saddlery and hardware, fruit, etc. Located in Helena, Montana Territory. Dated May 31, 1875. The bill is for various items purchased by James L. Davis, and includes an itemized list of the transaction. The billhead features a decorative logo featuring a barrel and two men on either side.

Billhead - L. Gross & Co., Paducah, Kentucky, October 22, 1880 Billhead - L. Gross & Co., Paducah, Kentucky, October 22, 1880

Invoice from L. Gross & Co., a wholesale confectionery and fancy grocery store located at 6 West Market Street, Paducah, Kentucky. The bill is dated October 22, 1880. The invoice is for purchases made by E. Gregory of Dycusbrg, Kentucky. The billhead has a framed header section with ornate lettering and a decorative motif of a basket of flowers. It also features a printed logo of the company's name.

Billhead - L. Moses & Co., Louisville, Kentucky, June 13, 1898 Billhead - L. Moses & Co., Louisville, Kentucky, June 13, 1898

Billhead from L. Moses & Co., Manufacturers of Clothing at Wholesale, located at 644 W. Main Street between 6th & 7th., Louisville, Kentucky, dated June 13, 1898. The billhead lists a series of quantities and prices for items. The buyer is identified as 'Mrs. S. Blueher, Per G.Z. Clothing House.' The billhead includes an image of the company building, a warning about goods being damaged in transit, and notes on payment terms.

Billhead - Levi & Schwarz, Rochester, New York, August 28, 1885 Billhead - Levi & Schwarz, Rochester, New York, August 28, 1885

Billhead for Levi & Schwarz, wholesalers and manufacturers of fine clothing, located at 53 & 55 North St. Paul Street, Rochester, New York. Dated August 28, 1885. The bill is for the purchase of clothing from the business by Joseph Brooks, and includes a handwritten, itemized list of the transaction. The billhead is printed with simple but clear details of the transaction. The paper has a printed header with business name, address, and terms of payment.

Billhead - Levi & Schwarz, Rochester, New York, October 22, 1885 Billhead - Levi & Schwarz, Rochester, New York, October 22, 1885

Billhead of Levi & Schwarz, wholesale dealers and manufacturers of fine clothing, located at 53 & 55 North St., Rochester, New York. Dated October 22, 1885. The bill lists a purchase of goods by Joseph Brooks, of Waterloo, New York. The billhead has a printed header, ornate lettering, and clear details of the business address and transaction.

Billhead - LOUIS REINACH, Chicago, December 6, 1877 Billhead - LOUIS REINACH, Chicago, December 6, 1877

Billhead from LOUIS REINACH, a wholesale dealer in toys, fancy goods, and notions located at 146 CLARK STREET, near Cor. Madison, Chicago, Illinois. Dated December 6, 1877. The billhead lists a purchase of toys, possibly a 'doller set.' The bill is written in cursive. The billhead features an ornate, all-caps business name. The header lists a variety of items the business sells.

Billhead - M. Forchheimer, Mobile, Alabama, October 28, 1876 Billhead - M. Forchheimer, Mobile, Alabama, October 28, 1876

Cash bill from M. Forchheimer, a wholesale grocer located at 21 & 23 N. Commerce Street, Mobile, Alabama, dated October 28, 1876. The bill lists the purchase of items from the business by Kurst & Dennis, including whisky, syrup, rice, and more. The items are listed with prices, quantities, and totals. The bill includes a space for totals and calculations. The billhead has printed lines and a header with the business name and address. The billhead also contains information about the business's role as the 'Sole Agent for Cape Girardeau Union Mill Co. and Highland City Mills FLOURS.'

Billhead - M. Jacobs & Co., Phoenix, Arizona, October 1884 Billhead - M. Jacobs & Co., Phoenix, Arizona, October 1884

A handwritten billhead for M. Jacobs & Co., General Merchandise, Wholesale and Retail. Located in Phoenix, Arizona, this billhead provides a list of items purchased, likely from a general store, by M. Fowler. The bill includes a detailed list of purchases, dates, and prices, totaling $16.70. The billhead features an ornate border with the business name and address printed at the top.

Billhead - M. Oppenheimer & Co., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, June 1, 1882 Billhead - M. Oppenheimer & Co., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, June 1, 1882

Billhead from M. Oppenheimer & Co., successors to Kaufman, Oppenheimer & Co. The business was located at 233 Liberty Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dated June 1, 1882. This bill lists the purchase of goods by Joseph Kammerer of Kammerer's Mills, Pennsylvania. The billhead features a printed header and detailed address information. The buyer's name is handwritten and the transaction details are written in neat script.

Billhead - M. Oppenheimer & Co., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, June 21, 1882 Billhead - M. Oppenheimer & Co., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, June 21, 1882

Invoice from M. Oppenheimer & Co., clothiers, located at 233 Liberty Street and 240 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dated June 21, 1882. The bill lists an item purchased, likely clothing, by Joseph Kammerer. The total amount due is $700.00, as indicated in handwritten numbers on the right side of the page. The billhead displays ornate Victorian-style lettering and includes the text “All Claims must be made within FIVE DAYS after receipt of Goods.”

Billhead - M. Oppenheimer & Co., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, November 20, 1882 Billhead - M. Oppenheimer & Co., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, November 20, 1882

Invoice from M. Oppenheimer & Co., clothing wholesalers, located at 233 Liberty Street and 240 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dated November 20, 1882. The bill lists a series of items purchased by Joseph Kammerer at Kammerer's Mills, likely for manufacturing or retail use. The billhead features an ornate Victorian-style font and a printed header. There is a hand-written, itemized list of the transaction, along with handwritten descriptions of the products.

Billhead - M. Oppenheimer & Co., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, September 9, 1882 Billhead - M. Oppenheimer & Co., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, September 9, 1882

Invoice from M. Oppenheimer & Co., located at 233 Liberty Street and 240 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, dated September 9, 1882. The bill lists the purchase of two children's suits by Joseph Kammerer of Kammerers Mills, Pennsylvania. The itemized list includes the price and quantity for each item, along with a handwritten notation about the size of the suits. The billhead features a printed header with the business name and address.

Billhead - MANN, WALDMAN & CO., Albany, October 3, 1863 Billhead - MANN, WALDMAN & CO., Albany, October 3, 1863

Billhead for MANN, WALDMAN & CO., wholesale and retail dealers in foreign and domestic dry goods, cloths, silks, shawls, embroideries, hosiery, etc. The business also manufactures cloaks and mantillas. Located at 44, 46 & 48 South Pearl Street, Albany. Dated October 3, 1863. The bill lists 1 Rem Silk for $98.00. The billhead features an ornamental border, decorative script, and a 'PEDLERS COUNTRY MERCHANTS SUPPLIED AT NY PRICES' stamp. The bill also has a small tax stamp.

Billhead - Meyer Corn, New York, April 10, 1886 Billhead - Meyer Corn, New York, April 10, 1886

Billhead of Meyer Corn, manufacturer of and jobber in hats, caps, and straw goods, located at 69 Mercer St., New York City. The billhead is dated April 10, 1886. The bill was issued to Joseph Brooks of Waterloo, NY, and lists several items purchased and their corresponding prices. There is a decorative element that includes a company logo printed in the upper left corner, with the name 'Stockwell London' printed below it. The billhead also has ornate Victorian-style lettering.

Billhead - Morganstern & Bro., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, August 11, 1857 Billhead - Morganstern & Bro., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, August 11, 1857

Billhead for Morganstern & Bro., manufacturers and wholesale dealers in clothing, located at the corner of Wood and Fifth Streets, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The date is August 11, 1857. The billhead is for a purchase of 3 1/2 yards of black doeskin for the amount of $1.00. The buyer name is Joseph Kammerer. The billhead includes a small lithograph image of the business establishment.

Billhead - N. Rosenfield, Rochester, New York, January 2, 1877 Billhead - N. Rosenfield, Rochester, New York, January 2, 1877

Invoice from N. Rosenfield, importer and wholesale dealer in foreign and domestic wines, liquors, and cigars, located at No. 7 Atwater St., Rochester, New York. Dated January 2, 1877. The bill lists the purchase of '½ bbl Blue Ridge Bourbon' by John Straub. The billhead includes an image of Rosenfield's distillery and a list of the business's offerings, in ornate Victorian-style lettering. The image has been framed by a thin border.

Billhead - N. Snellenburg & Co., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 13, 1881 Billhead - N. Snellenburg & Co., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, May 13, 1881

Billhead from N. Snellenburg & Co., a Philadelphia-based clothing manufacturer, located at 918 Market Street. Dated May 13, 1881, the bill indicates a purchase of clothing by Honig & Schutter, Hazleton, Pennsylvania. It lists the purchase of items such as pants, vests, and drawers, with quantities and prices. The billhead features a standard printed format with clear details of the business and transaction.

Billhead - Rowe, Rosenberg & Co., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, October 14, 1876 Billhead - Rowe, Rosenberg & Co., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, October 14, 1876

Statement from Rowe, Rosenberg & Co., wholesalers in dry goods, located at the corner of Market Street and First Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dated October 14, 1876. The bill details purchases made by Charles Johnson, located in Rochester, New York, from April 1876 to October 1876. It lists several items purchased, including whiskey, with associated quantities and prices. The billhead features a printed header with the company name, address, and a small decorative flourish. The billhead is written in a formal and legible cursive script.

Billhead - S. H. & H. Levin & Co., Philadelphia, PA Billhead - S. H. & H. Levin & Co., Philadelphia, PA

A simple billhead for S. H. & H. Levin & Co., commission merchants and wholesale fish dealers. The billhead is printed with an ornate Victorian-style font, with the business name prominently displayed and located at Race Street Wharf, Philadelphia, PA. The billhead also includes an address, 154 North Wharves, Corner of Race, Philadelphia, PA. The image also features a return envelope, unused, on the bottom of the billhead. This billhead, printed by the company, was used to create invoices and other business correspondence. The billhead is likely from the mid-19th century due to the style of the lettering. The company name is printed in bold. Details regarding the transaction are not available. The billhead provides a clear and concise outline of the business information.

Billhead - S. L. Holzman & Bro., Helena, Montana, September 21, 1873 Billhead - S. L. Holzman & Bro., Helena, Montana, September 21, 1873

Bill from S. L. Holzman & Bro., importers of California and Oregon fruits, located on Main Street, Helena, Montana. Dated September 21, 1873. The bill is for 37½ lbs. of fruit, with a price of 75 cents per lb., and a total of $28.12. The billhead lists the business as also selling cigars, notions, stationery, ammunition, and pistols. The bill was purchased by McKnight & Co. and appears to be a record of a completed transaction.

Billhead - S. M. & M. Rosenbaum, Richmond, Virginia, April 8, 1878 Billhead - S. M. & M. Rosenbaum, Richmond, Virginia, April 8, 1878

Invoice for dry goods, addressed to E. T. Pierce. The billhead displays the business name and address as 'S.M. & M. Rosenbaum, Importers and Wholesale Dealers in Dry Goods, Dress and White Goods, Embroideries, Shawls, Hosiery, Cloth, Cassimeres, &c., Nos. 1211 & 1211 1/2, MAIN STREET.' Dated April 8, 1878. The invoice lists numerous items and their associated prices, suggesting a purchase of materials for clothing production.

Billhead - S. Waxelbaum & Son, Macon, Georgia, April 4, 1883 Billhead - S. Waxelbaum & Son, Macon, Georgia, April 4, 1883

Billhead from S. Waxelbaum & Son, wholesalers of dry goods and notions, located in Macon, Georgia. Dated April 4, 1883. The billhead is addressed to Hy Hallson & Co., located in Highland Mills, New York. The billhead is written in a flowing cursive script and contains an ornate flourish. The transaction likely represents payment to S. Waxelbaum & Son from Hy Hallson & Co., in the amount of $199.25. This transaction was paid for via a check drawn on Central National Bank in New York. The billhead includes a handwritten receipt signed by Sammy A. French.

Billhead - Sands Brothers, Helena, Montana, September 1, 1875 Billhead - Sands Brothers, Helena, Montana, September 1, 1875

Billhead from Sands Brothers, dealers in wholesale and retail dry goods, fancy goods, hosiery, small wares, and carpets, located at No. 48 Main Street, Helena, Montana. Dated September 1, 1875. The bill lists a purchase of 2½ yds of 'sheeting' for $3.35, likely from J.L. Davis. The billhead has a printed header with ornate lettering, an embossed pattern, and clear details of the business address and transaction.

Billhead - Seligman & Co., Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania, August 11, 1892 Billhead - Seligman & Co., Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania, August 11, 1892

A statement from Seligman & Co., wholesalers of oils and grocers' supplies, in Mahanoy City, Pennsylvania. Dated August 11, 1892. The bill includes a list of items purchased by E. S. Silliman, and their corresponding prices. The billhead is in a standard format for the period, featuring a simple header with the business name and location and a list of transactions.

Billhead - Stein Brothers & Co., Baltimore, Maryland, October 9, 1871 Billhead - Stein Brothers & Co., Baltimore, Maryland, October 9, 1871

Invoice from Stein Brothers & Co., jobbers and wholesale clothiers, located at 205 Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland. Dated October 9, 1871. The bill lists an item purchased by C. F. Baylis, with prices, quantities, and check marks indicating payment. The total bill is $367.28. The billhead features a company header, ornate lettering, and a note that this bill is for a four-month payment period. It is printed on a lined page.

Billhead and Check from Weisenfeld & Co. to Bay View Asylum, 1878 Billhead and Check from Weisenfeld & Co. to Bay View Asylum, 1878

This archival item consists of a billhead from Weisenfeld & Co., dated November 19, 1878, and a check from Bay View Asylum, Baltimore, MD, dated November 29, 1878. The billhead measures approximately 4.75 x 8.5 inches, and the check measures approximately 4 x 7 inches. The billhead was issued to Bay View Asylum. The accompanying text provides biographical information about Moses Wiesenfeld, noting his involvement in the wholesale clothing manufacturing business, Moses Wiesenfeld Company, along with his brother Joseph and two brothers-in-law. It also mentions his arrest during the Civil War for supplying buttons to the Confederacy, resulting in a two-year imprisonment in an Albany jail.

Billhead of Adler, Eichold & Leva, Selma, Alabama, June 18, 1877 Billhead of Adler, Eichold & Leva, Selma, Alabama, June 18, 1877

Billhead from Adler, Eichold & Leva, wholesale dealers in groceries, liquors, and tobacco, located at Nos. 6 & 7 Central Block, Selma, Alabama. Dated June 18, 1877. The bill shows a purchase of 1 gross of pint flasks for $5.50. The name 'Eichold' has been crossed out. The billhead measures approximately [Dimensions needed].

Billhead of Buckingham & Hecht, California Boots & Shoes, San Francisco, June 15, 1870 Billhead of Buckingham & Hecht, California Boots & Shoes, San Francisco, June 15, 1870

Billhead from Buckingham & Hecht, manufacturers and wholesalers of boots, shoes, leather, and shoe findings, sold to A. Cohen & Co. on June 15, 1870. The billhead lists the factory location at the Northwest corner of Haight and Gough Streets and the office and salesrooms at the Northwest corner of Battery and Halleck Streets, San Francisco, California. The billhead includes biographical information about Marcus Hecht, a partner in the firm, detailing his family history, career progression, involvement in various San Francisco businesses, and civic and political activities.

Billhead of Dannenbaum, S., Importers and Dealers in Dry and Fancy Goods Billhead of Dannenbaum, S., Importers and Dealers in Dry and Fancy Goods

Billhead of S. Dannenbaum, importers and dealers in dry and fancy goods, ladies' and gents' furnishing goods, carpets, matting, oil cloth, etc. Located at Bernard Block, 167 Georgia Street, and Wholesale House, Nos. 124 and 126 Sansome Street, San Francisco. The billhead is dated April 10, 1884 and is completely filled with line items.

Billhead of Greenleve, Block & Co., Galveston, Texas, May 14, 1882 Billhead of Greenleve, Block & Co., Galveston, Texas, May 14, 1882

Billhead from Greenleve, Block & Co., a prominent Galveston wholesale dry-goods firm, dated May 14, 1882. The billhead displays the company's address: Greenleve, Block and Company Building, 2310-2314 Strand, Galveston, Texas. The building, designed by architect Nicholas Clayton, was a significant structure in Galveston.

Billhead of I. L. Lyons Wholesale Druggist & Importer, New Orleans, Louisiana, November 3, 1879 Billhead of I. L. Lyons Wholesale Druggist & Importer, New Orleans, Louisiana, November 3, 1879

Billhead from I. L. Lyons Wholesale Druggist & Importer, dated November 3, 1879. The business was located at 42 & 44 Camp and 113, 115, 117 Gravier Streets, New Orleans, Louisiana. Isaac Luria Lyons (1837-1923), a Civil War veteran, founded the company in 1866. The company supplied drugstore wares throughout the South, and is also known for its "nectar" syrup, a key ingredient in a New Orleans soda fountain staple.

Billhead of Joseph Lippman, Savannah, Georgia, July 19, 1847 Billhead of Joseph Lippman, Savannah, Georgia, July 19, 1847

Billhead from Joseph Lippman's dry goods business in Savannah, Georgia, dated July 19, 1847. The billhead advertises a 'Choice Assortment of Foreign & Domestic Fancy & Staple Dry Goods, at Wholesale Prices' from his shop located in Owen's Building on Congress Street, facing the Market. The billhead is signed by Joseph Lippman.

Billhead of Joseph Lippman, Savannah, Georgia, May 3, 1849 Billhead of Joseph Lippman, Savannah, Georgia, May 3, 1849

Billhead of Joseph Lippman's dry goods business in Savannah, Georgia. The billhead advertises a "Choice Assortment of Foreign & Domestic Fancy & Staple Dry Goods at Wholesale & Retail." It is dated May 3, 1849, and indicates the business's location as "Owen's Building, Congress Street, facing the Market, Savannah, Ga."

Billhead of Kuhn, Netter & Co., Cincinnati, Ohio Billhead of Kuhn, Netter & Co., Cincinnati, Ohio

Billhead from Kuhn, Netter & Co., importers and wholesale dealers in dry goods, gents furnishing goods & clothing. Located at the northeast corner of 3rd and Vine Streets, opposite the Burnet House in Cincinnati, Ohio. Dated February 18, 1868. The billhead features a large lithograph of the store.

Billhead of M. Leopold & Co., Louisville, Kentucky, August 24, 1867 Billhead of M. Leopold & Co., Louisville, Kentucky, August 24, 1867

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 of M. Oppenheimer & Co., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, December 18, 1899 Billhead of M. Oppenheimer & Co., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, December 18, 1899

Billhead from M. Oppenheimer & Co., dated December 18, 1899. The billhead features a lithograph of the nine-story Oppenheimer building located at 811 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This billhead is part of the Kaufman, Oppenheimer & Co. Archive, a collection of billheads, receipts, and broadsides documenting the evolution of this influential Jewish manufacturing and wholesale clothing firm from the late 1870s through 1902. Founded as Klee & Kaufman in 1851 by Simon Kaufman and his father-in-law Jacob Klee, the firm became Kaufman, Oppenheimer & Co. in 1865 with the addition of Moses Oppenheimer as a partner. In late 1879, Simon Kaufman withdrew, and the firm became M. Oppenheimer & Co. The firm's 1879 profile in *Industries of Pittsburgh* reported approximately $8,000,000 in revenue (in 2016 dollars) and 150 employees. Both Oppenheimer and Kaufman were active in Pittsburgh's Jewish community and founding members of Rodeph Shalom Synagogue.

Billhead of M. Oppenheimer & Co., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, June 3, 1882 Billhead of M. Oppenheimer & Co., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, June 3, 1882

Billhead from M. Oppenheimer & Co. (successors to Kaufman, Oppenheimer & Co.), located at 233 Liberty Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The billhead is dated June 3, 1882, and was issued to Joseph Kammerer of Kammerer Mills, Pennsylvania. This billhead is part of the Kaufman, Oppenheimer & Co. archive, which documents the history of this influential Jewish manufacturing and wholesale clothing firm from the late 1870s through 1902.

Billhead of Meyer, Bannerman & Co., St. Louis, Missouri Billhead of Meyer, Bannerman & Co., St. Louis, Missouri

Billhead from Meyer, Bannerman & Co., located at the southeast corner of Sixth Street and Lucas Avenue in St. Louis, Missouri. The billhead, dated March 27, 1900, details a shipment sent to Fort Benton, Montana. It includes a comprehensive list of hose fittings with corresponding prices.

Billhead: 365 Broadway, Importers and Commission Merchants Billhead: 365 Broadway, Importers and Commission Merchants

Billhead from a firm located at 365 Broadway, New York City, advertising their services as importers and commission merchants of fancy goods, small wares, cutlery, druggist sundries, and musical instruments. The date of this billhead is March 14, 1892. The billhead is part of the Blumenthal/Boas collection.

Business Letter from Felix Kahn to L. Mayer & Co., September 1851 Business Letter from Felix Kahn to L. Mayer & Co., September 1851

A business letter dated September 1851, written by Felix Kahn in Nashville, Tennessee, to L. Mayer & Co. in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The letter details an order for dry goods, including ginghams, tablecloths, spoons, razors, handkerchiefs, and stockings. Kahn requests prompt shipment and specifies the desired assortment and pricing. The letter provides insights into commercial transactions and the dry goods trade in the mid-19th century United States.

Business Letter from Nathan Levi & Co. to C. G. Sigood, September 10, 1877 Business Letter from Nathan Levi & Co. to C. G. Sigood, September 10, 1877

One-page business letter written on the letterhead of Nathan Levi & Co., located at the corner of Mill and Market Streets in Rochester, New York. Dated September 10, 1877, the letter was sent to C. G. Sigood in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania. The letterhead indicates that Nathan Levi & Co. were dealers in clothing, engaged in manufacturing and wholesale business. Additional names, Levi, Nathan | Lichtenstein, Rudoph | Rothschild, Bernard, are listed on the letter.

Commercial Letter from J. Jonas & Co., Chicago, Illinois, May 31, 1877 Commercial Letter from J. Jonas & Co., Chicago, Illinois, May 31, 1877

Commercial letter from J. Jonas & Co., wholesale dealers in hides, furs, wool pelts, tallow, and rags, located on Michigan Street in Chicago, Illinois. The letter, dated May 31, 1877, also mentions the company's offices in St. Joseph, Missouri (corner of 3rd and St. Charles Streets) and Quincy, Illinois (651 Hampshire Street).

Court Document Regarding S. Schiffer & Nephews v. B. K. Smith, February 27, 1874 Court Document Regarding S. Schiffer & Nephews v. B. K. Smith, February 27, 1874

This archival item consists of three sealed documents related to a legal case between S. Schiffer & Nephews, wholesale grocers and commission merchants located at 38 Vesey Street, New York, New York, and B. K. Smith, formerly of Longview, Texas, and currently residing in Tyler, Texas. The primary document outlines the claims of S. Schiffer & Nephews against Smith. The other two documents are copies of invoices/billheads dated September 17, 1873, one addressed to Smith in Longview, Texas, and the other to Smith in Tyler, Texas. Both invoices detail products and prices. Notably, this billhead is the first encountered that includes 'Nephews' in the firm's title. The date of the court document is February 27, 1874.

Financial Records of M. Stern & Co., Council Bluffs, Iowa and Vermillion, Dakota Territory, 1878 Financial Records of M. Stern & Co., Council Bluffs, Iowa and Vermillion, Dakota Territory, 1878

This archival collection consists of three items: an envelope, a letterhead/invoice, and a creditors' notice broadside. The envelope, postmarked from Council Bluffs, Iowa, was sent by Samuel Haas, assignee for the bankruptcy of M. Stern & Co., a wholesale liquor dealer. The enclosed broadside (March 14, 1878) notifies creditors of the bankruptcy and instructs them to remit funds to Haas. A letter on M. Stern & Co. letterhead (March 21, 1878) requests payment from F. A. Kinkle in Vermillion, Dakota Territory.

Letter from Arthur Lewin & Co. to Eagle & Phenix Manufacturing Co. Regarding Kahn Bros. Towel Order, San Francisco, California, October 11, 1886 Letter from Arthur Lewin & Co. to Eagle & Phenix Manufacturing Co. Regarding Kahn Bros. Towel Order, San Francisco, California, October 11, 1886

A business letter written on the letterhead of Arthur Lewin & Co., Commission Merchants & Mfg. Agents, located at 18 & 20 Battery St., San Francisco, California. Dated October 11, 1886, the letter addresses the Eagle & Phenix Manufacturing Co. concerning dissatisfaction expressed by Kahn Bros. regarding a received towel order. The letter measures 8 x 10 inches and is written on both sides.

Letter from N. Levy & Co. to John Guthrie, Winnemucca, Nevada, April 7, 1874 Letter from N. Levy & Co. to John Guthrie, Winnemucca, Nevada, April 7, 1874

A business letter dated April 7, 1874, from N. Levy & Co., commission and forwarding merchants in Nevada and Idaho, to John Guthrie in Winnemucca, Nevada. The letter discusses prices and features a lithographed letterhead depicting boxes and barrels. N. Levy's San Francisco address (22 California St.) and M. Siegel's Winnemucca address are also listed.

Letter from Octavius Cohen to Carhart & Roff Regarding Spirits Sales, Savannah, Georgia, October 28, 1856 Letter from Octavius Cohen to Carhart & Roff Regarding Spirits Sales, Savannah, Georgia, October 28, 1856

A letter dated October 28, 1856, written by Octavius Cohen of Savannah, Georgia, to Carhart & Roff of Macon, Georgia. The letter details the availability and prices of various spirits, including whiskey, gin, bourbon, rye whiskey, and American brandy, as well as other goods like Anchor Rope and Star candles. The letter indicates Cohen's intention to supply Carhart & Roff's orders.

Letters from Einstein Brothers and Pleasant Valley Wine Company, 1874 November 3 Letters from Einstein Brothers and Pleasant Valley Wine Company, 1874 November 3

Three business letters dated November 3, 1874. The first letter is from Einstein Brothers, wholesale liquor dealers at 42 Merwin St., Cleveland, Ohio. The second is from Ullman, Einstein & Co., whiskey merchants and distillers of Ohio grape brandy, located at 154-156-158 Sheriff St., Cleveland, Ohio (established 1866). The third letter is from Ullman-Einstein & Co., whiskey distillers and blenders, with addresses at 657-659 Bolivar Rd. and 2166-2176 East 7th St., Cleveland, Ohio (established 1866, incorporated 1904). The letter also lists nine directors. The business ceased to exist in 1919.

Letters from Einstein Brothers and Ullman, Einstein & Co., Wholesale Liquor Dealers, Cleveland and Baltimore, 1874-1911 Letters from Einstein Brothers and Ullman, Einstein & Co., Wholesale Liquor Dealers, Cleveland and Baltimore, 1874-1911

A collection of three business letters. The first letter is from Einstein Brothers, Wholesale Liquor Dealers, located at 42 Merwin St., Cleveland, Ohio, dated November 3, 1874. The second letter is from Ullman, Einstein & Co., Whiskey Merchants and distillers of Ohio grape brandy, featuring a lithograph of their office at 154-156-158 Sheriff St., Cleveland, Ohio, and noting their establishment in 1866. The third letter is from Ullman-Einstein & Co., Whiskies, Distilleries, Baltimore Distilling Co. & Blenders of fine old Whiskies, located at 657-659 Bolivar Rd & 2166-2176 East 7th St., Baltimore, noting their establishment in 1866 and incorporation in 1904, and listing nine directors. The business ceased to exist in 1919.

Mirsky, M. D. July 1900 Catalogue of Wrappers Mirsky, M. D. July 1900 Catalogue of Wrappers

This is a July 1900 catalogue from M. D. Mirsky, located at Bleecker and Worster Streets in New York City. The catalogue features illustrations and prices for various wrappers. A large lithograph of Mirsky's store is displayed on the back cover.

Price List and Recipes for Whiskey, Brandies, Bitters, Cordials, and Syrups: P. Cohen, Agent for Saling Cohen & Co., San Francisco, ca. 1895 Price List and Recipes for Whiskey, Brandies, Bitters, Cordials, and Syrups: P. Cohen, Agent for Saling Cohen & Co., San Francisco, ca. 1895

Small folded paper brochure, likely a trade catalogue, advertising the products of P. Cohen, agent for Saling Cohen & Co., located at 326 Clay Street, San Francisco. The catalogue lists prices and includes recipes for whiskeys, brandies, bitters, cordials, and syrups. The recipes suggest the use of alcohol as a base ingredient, raising the possibility of the production or sale of artificial or imitation spirits. The estimated date is the mid-1890s.

Trade Card for A. Blum Trade Card for A. Blum

This trade card for A. Blum, located at 49 Broadway and 105 New Church Street, New York City, features a red border and a white background. On the front of the card, the business name appears at the top, and the two addresses are listed below. The card also lists 'Importer' and 'Wholesale & Retail', which suggests that A. Blum was involved in wholesale and retail food sales and imported goods. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card for Begloff Fish Co., Inc. Trade Card for Begloff Fish Co., Inc.

This trade card advertises the Begloff Fish Co., Inc., a wholesale fish dealer located at 28 Peck Slip in New York City. The front of the card features the company's name and a description of its business. The back of the card provides instructions for shipping.

Trade Card for Cohen, Steinkeller & Nathan, Wholesale Commission Merchants Trade Card for Cohen, Steinkeller & Nathan, Wholesale Commission Merchants

This trade card advertises Cohen, Steinkeller & Nathan, wholesale commission merchants of fruits and vegetables, in Chicago, Illinois. The card is printed in black and white, featuring a simple design with the company name, address, and services printed in a decorative font. The front of the card lists their address as 944 Randolph Street, Chicago, Illinois. It also notes that they specialize in carload shipments. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card for G. Seeligson & Co., Wholesale Grocers and Commission Merchants Trade Card for G. Seeligson & Co., Wholesale Grocers and Commission Merchants

This trade card advertises G. Seeligson & Co., a wholesale grocery and commission merchant company in Galveston, Texas. The front of the card features a colorful illustration of a young Swiss child, likely promoting the sale of Silver Spoon baking powder. The back of the card provides the business address: Corner 24th and Mechanic Streets, Seeligson's Buildings.

Trade Card for Geo. Haas & Sons, Wholesale Grocers Trade Card for Geo. Haas & Sons, Wholesale Grocers

This trade card advertises Geo. Haas & Sons, wholesale grocers in San Francisco, California. It features a charming illustration of a young woman in a brown dress and white cap, with flowers on the mirror-like border around the illustration. The card lists two addresses for the business: 810 Market Street, Phelan Building, and 986 Market Street, James Flood Building. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card for Gustav Rice with Wood, Pollard & Co., Tobacco Dealers Trade Card for Gustav Rice with Wood, Pollard & Co., Tobacco Dealers

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.

Trade Card for Hugo Rosenstein, Artists' Materials Trade Card for Hugo Rosenstein, Artists' Materials

This trade card advertises Hugo Rosenstein, an artist's materials supplier located at 424 Sixth Avenue between 25th and 26th streets in New York City. The front of the card features a white background, with the business name and address printed in black. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card for J. Blankenstein, Wholesale Tobacconist Trade Card for J. Blankenstein, Wholesale Tobacconist

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.

Trade Card for J. Romansky & Co., Wholesale Merchants Trade Card for J. Romansky & Co., Wholesale Merchants

This trade card advertises J. Romansky & Co., wholesale merchants in St. Louis, Missouri. The front of the card lists the types of products the company bought and sold, including feathers, beeswax, ginseng, hides, furs, wool, sheepskins, and country produce. The address of the business is listed as 11 S. Main Street. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card for Jacob Hyman, Paper Dealer Trade Card for Jacob Hyman, Paper Dealer

This trade card advertises Jacob Hyman, a paper dealer located at 165 William Street, New York, New York. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young boy, a young girl, and a baby. The boy is holding a ball, while the girl holds a doll. They are surrounded by flowers and trees. The back of the card is fully covered in advertising text.

Trade Card for L. S. Mayer, Wholesale Groceries Trade Card for L. S. Mayer, Wholesale Groceries

This trade card advertises L. S. Mayer, a wholesale grocer in Portland, Oregon. The front of the card depicts a group of birds perched on a telegraph wire. The image includes a blue sky and trees. The business address, 70 Morrison Street, is printed on the card. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card for Levy, Baker, & Co., Wholesale Paper Dealers Trade Card for Levy, Baker, & Co., Wholesale Paper Dealers

This trade card advertises Levy, Baker, & Co., wholesale paper dealers located at 143 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis, Indiana. The front of the card features an elderly man peering through binoculars at a large stack of plates, perhaps meger (decorative) plates. The back of the card includes a full advertisement for the business. The trade card features a blue border with white lettering and a decorative motif.

Trade Card for Lyon Brothers, Wholesale Dry Goods Merchants Trade Card for Lyon Brothers, Wholesale Dry Goods Merchants

This trade card advertises Lyon Brothers, wholesale dry goods merchants located at 33 Cortland Street in New York City. The front of the card, which is printed in black ink, features a simple text layout that lists the name and address of the business. The card also advertises the fact that the business serves as an agent for Excelsior Buck Goods, Gloves, National Fire Works, and Mont Glen Paper Company. The back of the card is blank. The card is printed in a plain, simple style.

Trade Card for Mager & Levin, Manufacturers and Jobbers of Jewelry Trade Card for Mager & Levin, Manufacturers and Jobbers of Jewelry

This trade card advertises Mager & Levin, manufacturers and jobbers of all kinds of gold and plated jewelry, located at 3 John Street, near Broadway, Room No. 4, in New York City. The front of the card features the business name, address, and a description of the goods they sell. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card for Morgenthau Bros. & Co., Wholesale Dry Goods Trade Card for Morgenthau Bros. & Co., Wholesale Dry Goods

This trade card advertises Morgenthau Bros. & Co., wholesale dry goods dealers located at the corner of State and Monroe Streets in Chicago, Illinois. The card features an illustration of two well-dressed young girls flanking a baby. The card has a decorative red border, a background of a light blue color, and white flowers in the upper corners. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card for Newman & Levinson, Wholesale Dry Goods Trade Card for Newman & Levinson, Wholesale Dry Goods

This trade card advertises Newman & Levinson, wholesale dry goods dealers, located at 129 Kearny Street between Sutter and Post Streets in San Francisco. The front of the card features an illustration of a couple relaxing on a sandy beach under an umbrella. They appear to be enjoying the sea view. In the background, two ships are seen sailing on the ocean. The words 'Successors to Buyer & Reich' appear on the card. The back of the card is fully printed with more details about the business. [Newman & Levinson were successors to Buyer & Reich.]

Trade Card for P. Fleischner & Co., Paper Dealers Trade Card for P. Fleischner & Co., Paper Dealers

This trade card advertises P. Fleischner & Co., paper dealers located at 208 North Eighth Street in Philadelphia. The front of the card features a floral design of red and yellow flowers, a sprig of leaves, and a brown background. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card for S. Baum & Co., Wholesale Clothiers Trade Card for S. Baum & Co., Wholesale Clothiers

This trade card advertises S. Baum & Co., wholesale clothiers located at 34 Walker Street in New York City. The front of the card features a simple design with the company name and address printed in black ink on a white background. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card for S. S. Nathan & Co., Wholesale Dry Goods and Clothing Trade Card for S. S. Nathan & Co., Wholesale Dry Goods and Clothing

This trade card advertises S. S. Nathan & Co., a wholesale dry goods and clothing company with locations in Sacramento and San Francisco, California. The card features a humorous illustration of a lion being carried off by a giant bug. The front of the card states the company's addresses in Sacramento, San Francisco, and New York. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card for Stern, Cahn & Loeb Trade Card for Stern, Cahn & Loeb

This trade card, likely advertising a wholesale or retail dry goods business, features a large die-cut of a kettle in the shape of a ship. The card is primarily white with a red border. There is text on the front, but it is not visible in the image. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card: Brandes & Bro., Wholesale Notion House, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Trade Card: Brandes & Bro., Wholesale Notion House, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

This trade card advertises Brandes & Bro., a wholesale notion house located at 317 Market Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card is predominantly text-based. The business name, "Brandes & Bro." is prominently displayed, along with their description as a "WHOLESALE NOTION HOUSE" and their street address. The design is simple and functional, typical of trade cards from the late 19th century. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card: Greenbaum & Isaacs, Importers, Rectifiers, and Wholesale Liquor Dealers, Baltimore, Maryland Trade Card: Greenbaum & Isaacs, Importers, Rectifiers, and Wholesale Liquor Dealers, Baltimore, Maryland

This trade card advertises Greenbaum & Isaacs, importers, rectifiers, and wholesale liquor dealers located at 39 and 41 S. Liberty Street, corner of Lombard Street in Baltimore, Maryland. The front of the card features the business name and their description of services. The back of the card contains a handwritten note, possibly an order or a record of a transaction with a date. The handwriting and the overall style of the card suggest that it dates from the late 19th century.

Whiskey Bottle: Samuel Westheimer & Co., St. Joseph, Missouri Whiskey Bottle: Samuel Westheimer & Co., St. Joseph, Missouri

Amber glass whiskey bottle; approximately the size of a small pint. The bottle is embossed with "SAMUEL WESTHEIMER & CO., ST. JOSEPH, MO." Samuel Westheimer & Co. was a wholesale liquor business operating in St. Joseph, Missouri, beginning as early as 1868. This bottle dates from an unknown time in the company's history.