Subject: Wigs

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Business Card: H. Lehmann, Importer of Human Hair and Ornamental Hair Manufacturer, New York, NY Business Card: H. Lehmann, Importer of Human Hair and Ornamental Hair Manufacturer, New York, NY

This business card advertises H. Lehmann, an importer of human hair and ornamental hair manufacturer, located at 1213 Broadway, between 29th and 30th Streets in New York City. The front of the card displays the business name and a description of their services, indicating that they specialize in importing human hair and manufacturing hair ornaments. The back of the card is blank. The image is primarily text-based, with the business information prominently displayed. The style is typical of late 19th-century business cards.

Trade Card: Depicting a Polar Bear Attacking a Seal and Wig Measurement Methods Trade Card: Depicting a Polar Bear Attacking a Seal and Wig Measurement Methods

Trade card, circa 1885, depicting a polar bear attacking a seal on ice and a method for measuring wigs. The card mentions an address: 478 7th Ave. The card is part of the Manuscript Collection 1410, housed in the Oversize Storage, Box 2, Folder 17.

Trade Card: Eastern Hair Store, Proprietress Mrs. F. Springsteen, New York City Trade Card: Eastern Hair Store, Proprietress Mrs. F. Springsteen, New York City

This trade card advertises the Eastern Hair Store, whose proprietress was Mrs. F. Springsteen. The front of the card features the store's name prominently displayed at the top, along with the address: 458 Twelfth Street. While the specific details of the design are not available in the provided text, it likely includes elements associated with hairdressing or wig making. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card: Goldstein & Cohn, Importers of Human Hair, San Francisco Trade Card: Goldstein & Cohn, Importers of Human Hair, San Francisco

This trade card advertises Goldstein & Cohn, importers of human hair. The front of the card (Image 1) showcases a charming illustration of a young woman emerging from a lily. The image is likely symbolic, possibly alluding to beauty, purity, or the source of the human hair they import. The background is partially visible and indicates an elegant setting. The business's address is clearly printed as 822 Market Street, in the Phelan Building. The back of the card (Image 2) features a full advertisement announcing a grand opening. The text of the advertisement is not fully legible in the image. The back of the card is not blank.

Trade Card: Jacobi's, Dealer in and Manufacturer of Human Hair Goods, Cedar Rapids, Iowa Trade Card: Jacobi's, Dealer in and Manufacturer of Human Hair Goods, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

This trade card advertises Jacobi's, a dealer in and manufacturer of all kinds of human hair goods. The front of the card (Image 1) features text-based advertisement, providing the business's name and services. The address is given as Adams Street between Eagle St. & Park Ave., Cedar Rapids. The back of the card (Image 2) is blank. The card's design is simple and functional, typical of trade cards from the late 19th century.

Trade Card: Woman with a Wig, 355 State Street, circa 1885 Trade Card: Woman with a Wig, 355 State Street, circa 1885

Trade card depicting a woman with a wig. The address 355 State Street is visible on the card. The card is circa 1885. The card is part of the collection 'E' located in Arc.MS.56, Box 20, Folder 7. The card's subject matter relates to mercantile activities.