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Subject: Wine and wine making


Billhead - Auerbach, Wells & Co., Helena, Montana, April 1, 1878 Billhead - Auerbach, Wells & Co., Helena, Montana, April 1, 1878

Billhead from Auerbach, Wells & Co., wholesalers and retailers of wines, liquors, fancy goods, notions, stationery, wall and wrap papers, located on Main Street in Helena, Montana. Dated April 1, 1878. The bill is addressed to R. Lockey & Co. and includes a record of the transaction. The billhead features the company name, a list of goods sold, and the business address. The billhead also notes the company is a depot for the sale of Singer Manufacturing Co. sewing machines, threads, and attachments. The document shows evidence of items being purchased from a different business, including an accounting line for “12 C.M.I. (2 + Gaynor 1 Zubrissie).” The document has an ornate Victorian-style font and layout.

Billhead - Frederick Lehman, Helena, Montana, January 31, 1876 Billhead - Frederick Lehman, Helena, Montana, January 31, 1876

Billhead from Frederick Lehman, a Commission Merchant, located at No. 53 Main Street, Helena, Montana Territory. Dated January 31, 1876. The billhead lists a total of 6 items and a total value of $319.20. It is formatted with a hand-written itemized list of goods sold to Davis & Wallen, indicating an amount in dollars and cents for each item. It also lists a handwritten total amount at the bottom of the bill. The billhead is printed on thin, lined paper. The text is in a traditional Victorian-style font.

Billhead - L. Auerbach & Bro., Helena, Montana, 1879 Billhead - L. Auerbach & Bro., Helena, Montana, 1879

Invoice from L. Auerbach & Bro., importers of and wholesale dealers in wines and liquors, foreign and domestic groceries, cigars, smokers' articles, notions, saddlery, and harness. Dated 1879. The billhead displays ornate lettering and a printed image of a woman holding scales. The bill appears to be an account or statement for the buyer, 'Lockey & Co.'.

Billhead - Nathan & Oppeheimer, Memphis, Tennessee, March 3, 1892 Billhead - Nathan & Oppeheimer, Memphis, Tennessee, March 3, 1892

Billhead from Nathan & Oppeheimer, wholesalers of wines, liquors, cigars and tobacco, located at 325 Front Street, Memphis, Tennessee. The billhead is dated March 3, 1892, and was sold to J. T. Terry. The business is identified as the sole agents for Original Budweiser and Anheuser bottled beer. The billhead features ornate lettering, a grapevine motif, and decorative lines.

Letter from J. S. Cohen to Tobias Isaac Tobias Regarding Wine Shipment, Charleston, South Carolina, July 10, 1849 Letter from J. S. Cohen to Tobias Isaac Tobias Regarding Wine Shipment, Charleston, South Carolina, July 10, 1849

A one-page letter dated July 10, 1849, from J. S. Cohen in Charleston, South Carolina, to Tobias Isaac Tobias in New York City. The letter discusses a shipment of wine arriving from Madeira aboard the brig Caroline and the necessary procedures for its delivery and forwarding. Cohen details communication with the charterer, Mr. Wm. Depew, and the importance of the bill of lading.

Receipt for Wine from Isaac Gomez to Conrad Elmendorf, April 21, 1757 Receipt for Wine from Isaac Gomez to Conrad Elmendorf, April 21, 1757

Receipt for wine from Isaac Gomez, a pioneer Jewish merchant in the Hudson Valley, New York, to Conrad Elmendorf, proprietor of a famous inn and tavern in Kingston, NY. Dated April 21, 1757. The receipt measures 2 3/4" x 5 1/2". The inn referenced in the receipt still stands and played a significant role in the Revolutionary War in New York.

Rosenham Bros. Mail Order Catalog of Whiskey, Wine, and Brandy Rosenham Bros. Mail Order Catalog of Whiskey, Wine, and Brandy

This is a complete mail-order catalog from Rosenham Bros., a New York City-based business, offering a wide variety of whiskey, wine, brandy, and other spirits. The catalog includes prices, an order form, and a calendar. The catalog likely dates to around 1891, based on the date provided in the metadata. This catalog provides insight into the business practices of Jewish merchants in late 19th-century New York and the types of alcoholic beverages available at the time.

The Art of Blending and Compounding Liquors and Wines The Art of Blending and Compounding Liquors and Wines

This book, published circa 1885 in New York City, by Joseph Fleischman, provides a guide to the art of blending and compounding liquors and wines. The book offers instructions and techniques for creating various alcoholic beverages. While the exact contents are not fully specified from the given metadata, the title suggests practical instruction for those involved in the beverage industry.

Trade Card for Geo. Black, Wine Merchant Trade Card for Geo. Black, Wine Merchant

This trade card advertises Geo. Black, a wine merchant located at 1700 Seventh Street in Oakland, California. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young girl wearing a brown hat and a white dress. She is picking grapes from a vine, with a brown dog watching her. There is a basket hanging on the girl's arm. The card is bordered by a frame with a decorative pattern. The back of the card is blank.

Trade Card: Bush & Son & Meissner, St. Louis, Missouri Trade Card: Bush & Son & Meissner, St. Louis, Missouri

Business card for Bush & Son & Meissner, located in St. Louis, Missouri. The card advertises Bushberg Vineyard, Orchard and Grape Nurseries, with a city office at the southeast corner of 4th and Elm Streets. Printed circa 1882 with purple and green inks, featuring an ornate border depicting flowers, fruit, grape bunches, and vines. The card lists Raphael Bush, Isidor Bush, and Gust. E. Meissner.

Trade Card: Feld & Fine, Wine Merchants, Cincinnati, Ohio Trade Card: Feld & Fine, Wine Merchants, Cincinnati, Ohio

Trade card advertising the wine merchants Feld & Fine. The card shows an angled view of a building, possibly their establishment, located at the southwest corner of 6th and Main Streets in Cincinnati, Ohio. A full advertisement is printed on the reverse side. The card was displayed at a Library of Congress exhibit in Cincinnati in 2005. Circa 1885.

Trade Card: Francis C. Neale, Rosedale Vineyard, Wines and Liquors, New York, NY Trade Card: Francis C. Neale, Rosedale Vineyard, Wines and Liquors, New York, NY

This trade card advertises Francis C. Neale, sole proprietors of Rosedale Vineyards, purveyors of wines and liquors. The front of the card displays the business name and address prominently: Francis C. Neale, Wines and Liquor...Sole Proprietors of Rosedale Vineyards...24 Dey & 43 Church Streets. It also indicates that the business is represented by David Levy and provides a telephone number: Tel. 4043 Cortlandt. The back of the card is blank. The image suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic.

Trade Card: Schlesinger & Blumenthal, Importers of Brandies, Gin, Wines, and Whiskies, New York City Trade Card: Schlesinger & Blumenthal, Importers of Brandies, Gin, Wines, and Whiskies, New York City

This ornate trade card advertises Schlesinger & Blumenthal, importers of brandies, gin, wines, and proprietors of the X.L.C.R. & Silver Creek Whiskies. The front of the card features an elaborately designed text layout typical of late 19th-century advertising. The text prominently displays the company name, "Schlesinger & Blumenthal," along with their address, "92 & 94 Liberty Street." The card's design is richly detailed, likely incorporating decorative flourishes and possibly a vignette or logo. The back of the card is blank. [Charles Schlesinger and Joseph Blumenthal were the proprietors of the business.]

Withdrawal Form for a Cask of Brandy, October 7, 1863 Withdrawal Form for a Cask of Brandy, October 7, 1863

A withdrawal form from a warehouse at the original port of importation for one cask of brandy. The form includes a column for "marks," and a handwritten Jewish star appears, possibly indicating kosher wine. The form features a motif of a sailing ship in port and is signed with the Jewish star as a mark. Date: October 7, 1863.

Withdrawal Form from Warehouse at Original Port of Importation: 28 Casks of Wine Withdrawal Form from Warehouse at Original Port of Importation: 28 Casks of Wine

A withdrawal form from a warehouse at the original port of importation, documenting the removal of 28 casks of wine. The form includes a column for "Marks," with a handwritten Jewish star, suggesting the possibility of kosher wine. A motif of a sailing ship in port is also present. The form dates to May 12, 1870. The document is from Volume B, Page 18 of Archive MS. 56.