Subject: Women

This book, published in 1880, recounts the experiences of Septima Levy Collis during the American Civil War (1861-1865). Mrs. Collis, born Septima Levy, daughter of David Cardoza Levy of Charleston, South Carolina, details her perspective on the conflict, including the loss of her brother, David Cardoza Levy Jr., who fought for the Confederacy. The book also includes details about her marriage to Capt. Charles Collis (who later became a general) in Philadelphia on December 6, 1861, and her father's involvement in the Reformed movement in Charleston.

Trade card depicting a bust of a lady. The card is part of the Ostrander Collection (Ms. Coll. 1410) and is housed in Binder 1, Page 24, of the OOS collection. The card dates from circa 1885 and its geographic location is associated with the coordinates 42.6387819998483, -83.2926959998299, suggesting a location in the United States. The subject matter relates to mercantile themes.

Cabinet photograph depicting the Levy Sisters and a newsboy in New York, New York. The photograph appears to be a color image showing well-dressed sisters in tights. Date of creation is estimated to be around 1890.

Cabinet photograph depicting a newsboy and the Levy Sisters. The photograph was taken in New York, New York, United States, sometime around 1890. The image shows the sisters, who appear well-fed, wearing tights.

Cabinet photograph of a woman wearing a hat, fur, and gloves. The photograph was taken by Cohen, located at 439 Milwaukee Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, circa 1890. The photograph measures 4 1/4" wide x 6 1/2" tall and is mounted on dark gray.

Carte de visite (CDV) photograph of Shelly Rosebaum. The photograph was taken in Bonham, Texas in 1889 by Marable & Pate. The image shows a portrait of Shelly Rosebaum.

Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph of a young girl, taken by Bachrach & Bro. in Baltimore, Maryland. The photograph is undated, but based on the style, it is likely from the late 19th century.

Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph of a young woman. The photograph was taken in Abilene, Kansas by C. H. Levi. The photograph is dated circa 1875.

Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph of an unidentified woman. The reverse of the photograph features an advertisement. The photograph is part of the Edward Klauber collection and came to Louisville, Kentucky in 1853 according to a memorial from Congregation Adath Israel. Klauber served as a trustee for over five decades.

Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph of Hannah Blanche Liebman, taken by Schreiber & Son at 818 Arch Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 1875.

Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph of Marie Bechtel Liebman, identified as the mother of L. Liebman. The photograph was taken by Wenderoth & Taylor, located at 912, 914, & 916 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The photograph is undated but is from the collection's estimated date range of 1875.

Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph of Sophia De Young, taken by Broadbent & Co. at 814 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 1875. The photograph is part of the 'E' Collection at the University of Pennsylvania Library.

Carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph depicting a woman at the northeast corner of Eutaw and Lexington Streets in Baltimore, Maryland. The photograph is attributed to the Bachrach Studios, a Baltimore-based photography business established in 1868. The image is undated, but circa 1885 based on photographic style.

Carte-de-visite (CDV) portrait photograph of Bess Kohn. The photograph's reverse features a full advertisement for F. Gutekunst, located at 712 Arch Street, Philadelphia. Kohn's address, 754 Franklin Street, is also noted on the back. The photograph is undated, but is estimated to be from circa 1875.

Carte-de-visite (CDV) portrait photograph of Brena De Young, identified as Mrs. Sam'l R. Hunter. The photograph was taken by Wenderoth & Taylor (formerly Broadbent), located at 912, 914 & 916 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Circa 1875.

Carte-de-visite (CDV) portrait photograph of Esther De Young. The photograph was taken by Broadbent & Co., located at 814 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 1875.

Carte-de-visite (CDV) portrait photograph of Mary Abrahams (Mrs. Berg), taken by Wenderoth & Taylor in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 1875. The photograph displays the photographer's address: 912, 914 & 916 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. The sitter is identified as the daughter of Harriette DeYoung.

Carte-de-visite (CDV) portrait photograph of Marie Bechtel Liebman, daughter of Harriette DeYoung. The photograph was taken by Broadbent & Co., located at 814 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, circa 1875.

Single-month calendar for December 1915 featuring a drawing of a flapper. The back includes a Christmas advertisement with specials from Isaacs. Published in Greenfield, Massachusetts.

This book, published in 1876, presents biographical sketches of eleven prominent women associated with the freethought movement. The biographies include Madame Roland, Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin, Mary Shelley, George Sand, Harriet Martineau, Frances Wright D'Arusmont, Emma Martin, Margaret Reynolds Chappellsmith, Ernestine L. Rose, Frances Power Cobbe, and George Eliot (Marian Evans Lewes). This work, originally published by Somerby before its acquisition by The Truth Seeker Company, contains a significant biographical account of Ernestine Rose (pp. 255-281). It is considered extremely rare due to a lack of subsequent reprints.

Postcard invitation to a special meeting of the Hebrew Female Orphan Dowry Society of New York, held at Temple Beth-El on May 16, 1875. The invitation lists J.C. Bachman and Nathan Herman.

Printed invitation to the annual meeting of the Hebrew Ladies' Sewing Society in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The invitation, measuring 4 x 6 1/2 inches, requests attendance at the meeting on Sunday, October 26, 1862, at the Portuguese Synagogue on Seventh Street. It bears the printed signature of Leah Lobo, President. This item was found with the papers of Isaac Leeser.

A small note written by E. Wolff to Isaac Leeser in New York City on December 15, 1856. Wolff encloses free tickets to the Ladies Fair and requests a contribution.

A one-page, stampless letter written on April 11, 1832, from Rachel Mordecai Lazarus of Wilmington, North Carolina, to Emma Mordecai of Richmond, Virginia. The letter details family events, daily life, social news, and mentions books they read. Rachel Mordecai Lazarus (1788-1838) was born in Goochland, Virginia, and her mother was the daughter of silversmith Myer Myer. Emma Mordecai (1812-1906), one of thirteen children, remained devoted to Judaism despite many family members converting to Christianity. She established a Sunday school for Jewish children and authored a textbook for Jewish youth.

Lithograph depicting a woman with an umbrella at the Americus Hotel, located at 15 North Sixth Street. The date is estimated to be circa 1920 based on the donor's information.

A photograph of Rhoda Bernard. The image is dated January 1, 1916. The photograph is part of manuscript collection MS. Coll. 1410, housed in Oversize box 1, folder 26. The geographic location associated with this item is New York, New York.

Oil on canvas portrait depicting Ellen Naar with her granddaughter, Sarah Francis. The painting is framed and measures 33.5 x 26.5 inches. Created circa 1835. Ellen Naar (d. 1856) was married to Joshua Naar of the Sephardic-American Naar family and was a member of New York's Shearith Israel synagogue.

Published by the Jewish Publication Society of America (JPS), this volume contains the proceedings of the first convention of the National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW), held in New York City on November 15-19, 1896. The publication date is January 1, 1897.

Sweet Caporal cigarette card featuring Olga Nethersole. The card is dated circa 1890. The card is part of the Collection E.

This rare 1864 edition of "Tefilot Yisrael" is a Hebrew-German prayer book published by the Frank'sche Buchdruckerei und Buchhandlung in New York. It contains a unique second part titled "Tehinot Benot Yisrael" (Supplications for the Daughters of Israel), a section of prayers specifically for women. This edition is unrecorded in OCLC and not listed in Sharona Wachs's "American Jewish Liturgies." It represents a significant contribution to the history of American Jewish liturgy, particularly for its inclusion of women's prayers.

Trade card depicting a girl in a Turkish hat. The image is described as "GIRL IN A TURKISH HAT." This item is part of the collection Arc.MS.56, Volume 25, Page 2 and is dated circa 1885. The card's subject matter suggests a connection to mercantile trade, potentially representing a product or service related to clothing, fashion, or cultural imagery.

A trade card depicting a woman picking flowers. The card is part of Volume 28, Page 2 of archival collection Arc.MS.56. The image is circa 1885 and relates to mercantile activities. The card's location is Syracuse, New York, based on the archival collection's geographic metadata.

A trade card, circa 1885, depicting a woman picking flowers. The card is part of Volume 28, Page 2 of the collection Arc.MS.56. The image is currently unavailable. The card's subject matter suggests a possible connection to the mercantile trade, although further context is needed. The card is associated with I. H. Brounstein.

The front of the card features a young girl, with dark curly hair, in a white dress, holding a bouquet of pink flowers in front of her. The girl is looking at the viewer. The background includes a blue sky with clouds and greenery. The back of the card is blank.

A circa 1885 trade card depicting a young woman with flowers on her dress. The card features a gold border with pink dots inside a silver border. The address 14 to 18 Asylum Street is prominently displayed. The card's imagery suggests a mercantile business, likely located in Hartford, Connecticut, given the address.

Trade card depicting a girl sitting at a painting. The reverse side features a full advertisement. The address 15 South Franklin Street is visible. The card dates from circa 1885. This item is part of volume 41, page 16 of archival manuscript collection Arc.MS.56.

Trade card depicting a scene of a fisherman and a woman watching a waterfall at an old mill house. The card is described as having blue and flesh colors. The card is from approximately 1885 and is located in Arc.MS.56, Volume 25, Page 1. The card's address is 52 Milton Avenue.

Trade card depicting a girl smelling flowers, wearing a purple dress, at 903 & 905 Broadway, above 8th Street in New York City. Circa 1885. The card likely advertised a business located at this address.

This trade card advertises Abe Weil, a clothier located at 114 North 9th Street in Philadelphia. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young woman sitting and reading a book of poetry in front of a stand of lilies. The image is likely meant to evoke a sense of refinement and elegance, associating the clothing store with beauty, leisure, and culture. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the Universal Fashion Company, located on Broad Street (opposite Stump's Hotel) in Nevada City, California. The front of the card depicts a young woman with a broken pitcher. The image style suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The back of the card contains a full advertisement. [The three Dreyfuss siblings—Fanny, Madeline, and Wilhelm (Will)—were among the last of twelve children of Louis and Louisa Dreyfuss, immigrants from Europe and California pioneers. Madeline (Mattie) Dreyfuss, born November 4, 1877, married salesman Simon Heineman of the Zecekedorff Company in Los Angeles in 1898.]

A trade card depicting a comical scene of an angry woman. The card is circa 1885 and likely related to mercantile business. The card is part of the Ms. Coll. 1410 collection housed in OOS, Box 2, Folder 59. The image is a depiction of an angry woman.

Trade card depicting girls holding a fan. The front of the card shows an image at the corner of Niagara and Jersey Streets in Buffalo, New York. The back of the card is blank. The card is part of Volume 25, Page 30 of archival collection Arc.MS.56. Circa 1885.

Folding trade card shaped like a woman's head wearing a straw hat adorned with a sunflower. The reverse side contains an advertisement. The card is associated with a business named 'Ehrich' located at 8th Avenue and 24th Street in New York City. Circa 1885.

This trade card features a fold-out illustration of a dancing girl. It is a circa 1885 trade card. The card is part of the collection 'E' and is housed at Arc.MS.56, Box 10, Folder 10. The card's subject matter relates to mercantile business.

Trade card depicting an Oriental woman with a black fan and yellow dress. The card also includes the numbers 14, 16, and 18, possibly referencing an asylum. The card is part of Volume 9, Page 27 of Arc.MS.56. The imagery suggests a mercantile context, given the presence of advertising on the card. This item dates from circa 1885.

Trade card depicting a girl in oriental garb. The address 13 & 15 North Salina Street is printed on the card. The card dates from circa 1885. This item is found in the Syracuse University archives (Arc.MS.56, Volume 28, Page 4). The card relates to mercantile business activity.

Trade card depicting a woman emerging from a tulip, advertising a hatter and furnisher located at 159 Main Street. The card dates from circa 1885. The image shows a woman in a stylized, possibly allegorical scene, emerging from a large tulip. The text clearly states that this is a business related to hats and furnishings. The card is part of a larger collection of manuscript materials and is found in Arc.MS.56, Volume 40, Page 13.

Trade card advertising Austens Forest Flower Cologne by Hirsh & Brother. The card depicts two young women with roses. The advertisement notes a grand opening on Saturday, May 2nd, at the corner of North Queen and Centre Street. Circa 1885.

This trade card advertises Joseph Emanuel & Co., a dry goods store located at 1204 South Fifth Street in St. Louis, Missouri. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young woman wearing a hat adorned with a large flower. The style of the illustration suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The back of the card displays a lithograph of the store's storefront. The back shows a detailed illustration of the business' exterior. The back of the card is not blank.

Trade card advertising meals at all hours. Depicts a young woman with a tambourine. The card features the address 189 Main Street. Circa 1885. Found within Ms. Coll. 1410, OOS, Box 2, Folder 58.

Trade card depicting a girl's head and shoulders. The reverse side contains a full advertisement with prices. Established in 1859. Circa 1885. Found within Arc.MS.56, Volume 25, Page 28.

Trade card depicting a woman walking a dog. The address 1016 Chestnut Street is prominently displayed. The card is dated January 1, 1879. The card likely advertised the business of R. & L. Beck.

Trade card depicting a harem girl standing on a turquoise leaf. The address 633 & 635 Chestnut Street is prominently displayed. The card is part of the collection Arc.MS.56, Volume 36, Page 10 and is dated circa 1885. The card likely advertised the business of R. Muhr Sons.

Trade card depicting a beautiful woman with her hair down. The advertisement indicates the store is located at 192 Broadway, opposite the Arsenal, in New York City. The store's Sunday hours are listed as 8 AM to 11 AM. The card is part of a collection of trade cards and dates to circa 1885. The image shows a woman with her hair down; the text indicates the location of the business and business hours.

Trade card depicting a beautiful woman with her hair up. The card advertises a store located at 192 Broadway, opposite the Arsenal, in New York City. The store's Sunday hours are listed as 8 AM to 11 AM. The card is estimated to be from circa 1885. The image is of a woman with her hair up. This trade card is from the collection Arc.MS.56, Volume 25, Page 30.

Trade card depicting the shape of an oyster, a woman, and a butterfly. The addresses 742 and 744 Market Street are also present. This card dates to circa 1885. The card is part of the collection 'E' and located in Arc.MS.56, Box 20, Folder 7.

Trade card depicting a woman in a costume. The address 119 Tremont Street, Boston, Massachusetts is printed on the card. The card is part of the Joseph Hart Collection. The card dates from circa 1885.

Trade card depicting a woman walking with an ostrich. The card also includes the address "44 Main Street" and the phrase "CAPTURED BY A DUDE". The card is part of Volume 25, Page 15 of archival collection Arc.MS.56. 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.

This folded card catalogue, printed on all four sides, advertises the products of the Western Fur Manufacturing Co. in Des Moines, Iowa. It features a price list and descriptions of furs and fur products. The catalogue invites ladies to visit the store at 505 Locust Street. The approximate date is 1890, based on the donor's estimation.