Geography: Pittsburgh

A calendar advertising D. Chaitkin's business. The calendar features an image of a woman with a horse. Published in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1910.

This catalog, produced by Stern & Silverman of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, showcases a range of household electrical apparatus. The seven single-sided pages feature illustrations and descriptions of items including bells, fire alarms, and electric gas lighting. The two-sided back cover includes an advertisement for Thomson-Houston Electric Light & Edison systems for incandescent lighting. The catalog offers a glimpse into the early adoption of electrical appliances in homes, circa 1888.

Molded glass soda bottle for Seeters Vichy and Carbonated Beverages, manufactured by L. Cohen & Son in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, circa 1885. The bottle features an embossed design of a lion and the company name.

A blown glass whiskey bottle with "L. F. PITTSBURG" molded into the glass and featuring a patriotic motif. The bottle is dated circa 1860 and is believed to have originated from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States.

A whiskey bottle manufactured by Wm. Frank & Sons in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The bottle is molded with the company's name on the bottom. It is an example of early American Jewish glassmaking, circa 1865. William Frank (1819?-1891) was a German-Jewish immigrant who established a successful glass manufacturing business in Pittsburgh, becoming a significant figure in the city's Jewish community.

A letter written by Samuel Pettigrew of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Caleb Taylor in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on November 19, 1817, concerning an order for drugs. The letter provides insights into the business of medicine in early 19th-century America.

A port of entry document related to Gulf Stream Whiskey, issued to S. Rosenbloom & Co. in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on April 27, 1917. The document resembles a stock certificate and features a vignette of a distillery at 207 Market Street.

Letter written by William Wilkins in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to William M. Meredith in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on May 19, 1815. The letter concerns a debt of $20,120.00 owed by John Wilkins (possibly a relative) to Simon Gratz.

Handwritten by-laws of the Maccabean Zion Circle, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, circa 1900. The document is written in Yiddish and English and decorated with charity stamps in the shape of a Jewish star.

A one-page letter written by N. Gallinger to Rabbi Isaac Leeser on January 18, 1850, detailing the plight of 25 impoverished Jewish families in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Gallinger describes their inability to feed their families for a week despite working five days, highlighting the challenges faced by observant Jews in the United States in the 19th century. The letter also touches on the impact of blue laws restricting Sabbath observance.

A 1 ¼ page letter written by L. Jarodawski of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on November 11, 1852. Jarodawski describes the illness and impending death of Mr. Levy, who had traveled to Pittsburgh from Philadelphia. He appeals to Leeser to mediate with Mr. Levy's brother, Tobias, concerning the financial burden placed on Pittsburgh's small Jewish community (30 families) by Mr. Levy's illness and inability to pay.

This trade card advertises the Leader Department Store, a cooperative department store, with locations in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and New York City. The front of the card features a colorful lithograph depicting a bustling city street with streetcars, an early automobile, and horse-drawn carriages. The back of the card is blank. The card's address in Pittsburgh includes Fourth Avenue, Market Street, and Third Avenue. The New York City address lists 458 Broadway.

This trade card advertises Danziger & Shoenberg, a clothing store in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a charming illustration of three children peering over a wall. The advertisement boasts that they are "THE LARGEST STORE IN THE CITY." The card also provides their address: 42 to 52 6th Street & 538 to 542 Penn Ave. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Oppenheimers, a clothing store located at 82 Market Street and 1 Diamond Street in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a comical scene of a man caught with a maid by his wife. The man is seen peeking out from behind a curtain while the maid is hiding in a closet. This image is humorous and hints at the store's ability to cater to the needs of different customers, even if they have secrets to keep. The back of the card is blank.

Trade card advertising J. Kaufmann & Bros., clothiers, located at 83, 85 & 87 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The card depicts a comical character eating a pear with a worm. It is one of a set of three. Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising J. Kaufmann & Bros., clothiers, located at 83, 85, and 87 Smithfield Street in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The card features a comical illustration of a man in riding attire. The card is circa 1885.

Trade card advertising J. Kaufmann & Bros., clothiers, located at 83, 85 & 87 Smithfield Street in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The card features a comical illustration and is circa 1885. It is one of a set of three.

Trade card for J. Kaufmann & Bros., clothiers, located at 83, 85, and 87 Smithfield Street in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The card features a comical character and is circa 1885. This is one of a set of three.

This trade card advertises Rosenbaum & Co., a clothing and dry goods store located at 112 & 116 Market Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The front of the card depicts an imp or mischievous child fighting with a large bug. The imp appears to be swinging a stick or a club at the bug. The colors are muted, and the drawing is in a simple, almost cartoonish style. The card has a red border. The reverse of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Rosenbaum & Co., a Pittsburgh-based business selling cloaks, dress trimmings, millinery, and lace goods. The front of the card displays text advertising their wares: "CLOAKS, DRESS TRIMONGS, MILLINERY, LACE GOODS, & ETC." The address is clearly printed below the list of goods: 112, 114, 116 Market St., Pittsburgh. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Meyer, Arnold & Co., located at 123 Fourth Ave., Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The front of the card depicts a humorous scene of two dogs, one wearing a collar, eating a top hat. The text indicates the business is located one door below Smithfield Street, opposite the Dollar Savings Bank. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises J. Kaufmann & Bros., clothiers located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The front of the card (Image 1) depicts a well-dressed man speaking to a mannequin or tailor's dummy, likely representing the high quality of the clothing sold by the store.  The address, 83, 85, & 87 Smithfield St., is clearly printed below the illustration. The back of the card (Image 2) contains a full advertisement; however, the content is not visible in the provided image. [The Kaufmann's Department Store had its roots in a retail enterprise run by four brothers who immigrated to Pittsburgh from Viernheim, Germany. First to arrive was Jacob Kaufmann in 1868, followed by Isaac the next year. In 1871, they opened a tailoring and men's clothing store. By 1879, they opened Kaufmann's Cheapest Corner, and in 1885, they unveiled the Grand Depot, a large department store.]

This trade card advertises Rosenbaum & Co., a clothing and dress accessories store located at 510-514 Market Street in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a boy and a girl in a park setting. The illustration features a red and white color scheme. The image may represent a park or garden, with a path and flowers. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Fleishman Bros., dry goods merchants located at 92 Market Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The card is designed with a simple, elegant typography. The front of the card displays the business name and address, while the back is blank.

This trade card for Reineman Bros. located at 190 Ohio Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is shaped like a keystone, a prominent symbol of the state. The front of the card depicts a tugboat pulling a barge in a river, perhaps signifying the bustling industrial activity of Pittsburgh at the time. The text on the front of the card advertises their services in watch case repair. The back of the card features a full advertisement for the same service.

This trade card advertises the business of R. Siedle, a watchmaker and jeweler located at 50 Fifth Avenue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The card features a humorous illustration of a man struggling to balance a stack of books while trying to pick up another book. The illustration is framed by a decorative border. The card is dated 1881.

This trade card advertises Goldstein & Perlman, a millinery shop located at 821 Penn Avenue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a drawing by I. D. Zuckerman, a woman wearing a large, feathered hat. The drawing is stylized and has a vintage aesthetic. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Danzinger's, a ladies' furnishing goods store located at 76, 78, and 80 Market Street in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young woman in a Swiss costume, standing on a bridge and holding flowers. She wears a red dress, white apron, and a straw hat with a blue ribbon. The image includes a small bridge with a flowing river, trees, and a building in the background. The back of the card contains a full advertisement.

This trade card advertises J. Kaufmann & Bros., a clothing house in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The front of the card depicts two boys swimming in a body of water. The style of the illustration suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. Below the illustration, the text "CLOTHING HOUSE...OUR MOTTO FAIR DEALING" is prominently displayed. The card also includes the business address: 83, 85 & 87 Smithfield St., Corner of Diamond. The back of the card is a full advertisement. The back is a full advertisement (see second image).

This trade card advertises J. Kaufmann & Bros. clothing house. The front of the card depicts two well-dressed boys in top hats. The style of clothing and the boys' poses suggest a late 19th-century setting. The illustration is likely meant to evoke a sense of sophistication and quality associated with the clothing sold by the firm. Below the illustration, the text on the front of the card reads, in part, "CLOTHING HOUSE...OUR MOTTO FAIR DEALING." The back of the card features a full advertisement, including the business address: 83, 85 & 87 Smithfield St., Corner of Diamond, Pittsburgh, PA.

Trade card advertising J. Kaufmann & Bros., tailors, located at 83, 85, and 87 Smithfield Street in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The card depicts a man in a top hat being measured by a tailor. The card is one of three and includes a full advertisement. Circa 1885.

This trade card advertises Rosenbaum & Co., a retailer of ladies' furnishings, located at 112-116 Market Street in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features an illustration of a woman dressed in a stylish gown, holding a bow and arrow. The design is reminiscent of a classical painting, with flowing lines and a dramatic pose. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises G. Mayer, a clothier located at 406 & 408 Market Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a young boy standing by a body of water, holding a puppy. The boy is dressed in a sailor suit and is wearing a straw hat. The card has a brown border. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card, advertising Ruben's business, is adorned with an illustration of sailing boats and a cluster of violets. The card features the address 421 & 423 Smithfield Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The back of the card is blank.

A die-cut feather-shaped trade card advertising Kaufmann's millinery department. The card features a winter scene with owls and mentions locations in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Paris, France; and London, England. Published in 1892.

This trade card advertises M. H. Danziger & Co., a millinery and dress goods store located at 78 & 80 Market Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a charming illustration of Cupid with a butterfly. The back of the card is blank. This card is printed on a thin, paper-like stock. There are no borders. The colors used are red, black, and white. The type is handwritten. The card measures 7.25 inches wide by 4.25 inches high. The card has been folded in half, leaving a crease through the center, and has been creased in the upper right corner.

This trade card advertises Simplex Typewriters for children. The front features a die-cut image of Santa Claus holding a Simplex Typewriter. It is likely this card was part of a larger promotional effort during the holiday season. The back of the card has a full page advertisement for Simplex Typewriters.

This trade card advertises Oppenheimers, a clothing store located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a drawing of a Black woman looking out of a window, which appears to be part of the store's storefront. The illustration is presented in a style that might be considered caricature, and its inclusion raises concerns about potential racial bias. The business's address, 82 Market Street & 1 Diamond Street, is clearly printed on the card. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises E. Rabenstein at 700 5th Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a pink rose surrounded by a delicate floral design. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises E. Rabenstein, a tobacconist located at 700 5th Avenue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features the business name and address. The text on the card is in a red typeface and there is a decorative floral design at the top of the card. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Fleishman Bros., a dry goods and dress accessories store with locations in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; New York, New York; and Paris, France. The front of the card (Image 1) depicts a young woman picking roses, suggesting the delicacy and beauty of the merchandise offered by the store. The back of the card (Image 2) features a full advertisement mentioning the "City of Paris," which references the Paris location and implies a connection to Parisian fashion trends. The address listed on the card is 92 Market Street. The back of the card is not blank, it contains a full advertisement.

This trade card advertises Rosenbaum & Co., a dry goods and millinery shop located at 112-116 Market Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a woman wearing a dark dress and a white bonnet, holding a parasol. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Rosenbaum & Co., a clothing store located at 510-518 Market Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on the corner of Liberty Street. The front of the card features a drawing of a home, identified as General Winfield Scott Hancock's home in St. Louis, Missouri. The back of the card is blank.

A letter written by William Frank of the Frankstown Glass Works in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to the Pleasant Valley Wine Company in Hammondsport, New York, on June 20, 1868. The letter concerns enclosed invoices and a bill of lading.

Autograph letter signed by L. Hirschfeld to Jacobs, Meyer & Co., dated July 24, 1847. The letter, primarily in German with some English, discusses a draft for three hundred dollars and orders textiles. Postmarked Pittsburgh and docketed July 19, 1847, by the recipient. One of the earliest extant letters from a Jew in Pittsburgh.

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A personal letter written by a clerk for Hecht Bros. & Co. on December 24, 1879, in Pocahontas, Arkansas. The letter expresses loneliness and contains commercial content related to the dry goods, boots, shoes, groceries, and general merchandise business of Hecht Bros. & Co. The letter is written on embossed letterhead featuring the names L. Hecht, S. Hecht, and L.F. Nicklase, indicating that the firm may have been Hecht and Nicklase. A gold ink overlay on the letterhead reads 'Hecht and Nicklase Survivor of.'

Legal document recording the citizenship oath of Michael Gugenheim, taken in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on October 21, 1858. The document is signed by Jacob Beesen, Clerk.

This trade card, printed on pink stock, advertises the clothing business Fink & Abrams located at 88 Market Street in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The card features a simple design with the business name and address prominently displayed. The front of the card is illustrated with a figure with a large, round, white belly in front of a building. The top of the building is not visible, but what appears to be a door is seen in the middle. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Rosenbaum & Co., a millinery located at 510-518 Market Street in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The front of the card (Image 1) shows a stylized graphic with a possibly a woman's hat design or related imagery. The back of the card (Image 2) contains the full advertisement. The card's design and illustration style suggest a late 19th-century origin. The text mentions the business's address and references the Philippine Islands, which could be a reference to the origin of some of their materials or their target market.

This trade card advertises M. H. Danziger & Co., a millinery located at 78 & 80 Market Street in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. On the front of the card, two robins, perched on a branch, are depicted in front of a light blue background with white clouds. The card has a decorative border featuring a repeating design of blue, gold, and red leaves, with a white background. The back of the card features the complete advertisement, with a description of Danziger's services and merchandise.

Invoice from Kingsbacher Bros., manufacturing jewelers, located at 516 Wood Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dated February 8, 1889. The bill lists the purchase of one 14K plain gold ring, likely for J. P. Hershberger. The billhead includes a detailed drawing of the business storefront and a decorative script header. The text of the billhead is in an ornate Victorian-style font.

This trade card advertises Sam Baerman, a merchant tailor located at 91 Smithfield Street in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The front of the card shows a black man holding what appears to be a version of the advertisement. The full advertisement is on the back of the card. The back of the card features a detailed advertisement for Sam Baerman's tailoring services. It also mentions F. Ruebsamen as the cutter. The style and imagery suggest a date around the 1880s. The use of a Black man in the advertisement is problematic and reflects the racist imagery common in advertising of this period.

This trade card advertises Fleishman Bros., retailers of Minnie Hauk Coraline Corsets. The front of the card features a woman wearing a corset, standing in a room with a large window. Her dress is raised, revealing the corset. On the back of the card, a full advertisement provides details about the business. [The business name listed on the card is Warner Brother's Company. Another card indicates Fleishman Bros. was located at 82 Market Street.]

This trade card advertises Kaufmann's, a clothing store in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The card is a large die-cut in the shape of a baby sitting down. The main text on the card identifies the store as J. Kaufmann and provides the address: 83 to 87 Smithfield St., Pittsburgh, Pa. The back of the card is blank. The style suggests a late 19th-century origin. The image depicts a charming baby, likely intended to attract customers interested in children's clothing.

Invoice from Kaufman, Oppenheimer & Co., located at 233 Liberty Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, dated July 19, 1880. The billhead features a printed header, ornate lettering, and detailed information about the business. The transaction is between Kaufman, Oppenheimer & Co. and Joseph Kammerer and lists several items and their associated costs. The billhead also includes a stamped seal of “Bought of” with intricate details.

Billhead from Kaufman, Oppenheimer & Co., located at 233 Liberty Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dated August 2, 1880. This billhead is part of an archive documenting the evolution of this Jewish manufacturing and wholesale clothing firm from the late 1870s through 1902.

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.

Invoice from M. Oppenheimer & Co., located at 233 Liberty Street, Head of Wood, corner of Fourth Avenue and Market Street in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The bill lists a purchase made by Joseph Kammerer of Kammerer, Pennsylvania. The purchase was for two beaver coats at a total cost of $11.63. The billhead features the business's name in a prominent, bold font, with a printed header, ornate lettering, and a clear description of the address.

Billhead from M. Oppenheimer & Co. (successors to Kaufman, Oppenheimer & Co.), issued on August 4, 1881. The billhead lists the company's address as 233 Liberty Street, Pittsburgh, PA, and is addressed to Joseph Kammerer of Kammerer Mills, Pennsylvania. This document is part of the Kaufman, Oppenheimer & Co. archive, which spans from the late 1870s to 1902.

Billhead from M. Oppenheimer & Co. (successors to Kaufman, Oppenheimer & Co.), located at 233 Liberty Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dated June 10, 1882. This billhead is part of the Kaufman, Oppenheimer & Co. archive, which documents the history of this Jewish manufacturing and wholesale clothing firm from the late 1870s to 1902.

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 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.

Invoice from M. Oppenheimer & Co., successors to Kaufman, Oppenheimer & Co., located at 233 Liberty Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dated October 24, 1881. The bill includes a list of items purchased by Joseph Kammerer, including details such as item type, quantity, and price. The billhead features a decorative framed header section with the business name and address printed in a formal font, likely a typical design of the period.

Billhead from M. Oppenheimer & Co., successors to Kaufman, Oppenheimer & Co., located at 233 Liberty Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dated January 3, 1882. This is an invoice for goods sold to Joseph Kammerer of Kammerers Mills, Pennsylvania. The invoice lists a coat, likely an item of clothing, and its price. The billhead has a printed header, decorative lettering, and a clear layout. The billhead is a printed form with several lines of the transaction written in ink.

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.”

A bill dated June 26, 1882, from M. Oppenheimer & Co., located at 233 Liberty Street and 240 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The bill lists the purchase of a

Invoice from M. Oppenheimer & Co., a clothing manufacturer located at 233 Liberty Street and 240 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dated August 23, 1882. The bill is addressed to Mr. Joseph Kammerer, Kammerer, Pennsylvania, and lists a number of items purchased, likely clothing or fabrics, with corresponding quantities and prices. The billhead has a printed header with ornate lettering, and features a bold, decorative line underneath the business name.

Invoice from M. Oppenheimer & Co., clothing manufacturers, located at 233 Liberty Street and 240 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dated September 4, 1882. The bill is made out to Joseph Kammerer of Kammerer, Pennsylvania. The bill includes several items with corresponding prices and quantities. The billhead is printed with the business name and address and includes standard terms and conditions for claims and payment. The billhead also notes that the company is subject to draft when due.

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.

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.

Receipt issued by M. Oppenheimer & Co. (successors to Kaufman, Oppenheimer & Co.), manufacturers of clothing and jobbers of piece goods and tailor's trimmings, located at 233 Liberty Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on June 25, 1882. The receipt is part of the Kaufman, Oppenheimer & Co. archive, which documents the evolution of this Jewish manufacturing and wholesale clothing firm from the late 1870s through 1902.

This is a handwritten receipt from M. Oppenheimer & Co., manufacturers of clothing and jobbers of piece goods, located at 233 Liberty Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The receipt is dated January 30, 1882, and was issued to Joseph Kammerer. The receipt shows an amount of $1.00 for cash due on a bill from November 1st, followed by an amount of $13.50 due for goods purchased on November 12th, which includes interest of $0.60. The total due is $14.50, which was paid by check. This receipt, likely for fabric purchased from a local clothier, is part of the Kaufman, Oppenheimer & Co. archive.

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.

A letter dated December 10, 1817, from Samuel Pettigrew in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Caleb Taylor, a druggist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Pettigrew orders various drugs and encloses $200, utilizing a method to protect the money from theft during transit. The letter provides insight into the commercial transactions and security practices of the time.

Billhead from L. Goldsmit, Bro. & Co., jobbers in tobaccos and cigars, located at 705 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Dated February 21, 1895. This bill was bought by McKinney Bros., Plain Grove, Pennsylvania. The billhead has a printed header with the business name, address, and a list of brands of chewing tobacco and cigars. Decorative elements include an ornate Victorian-style banner with the business name and an intricate border.

This trade card advertises Mundell's Shoes, sold at the "People's Outfitters." The front of the card is a parody of the Charge of the Light Brigade, a famous poem by Alfred, Lord Tennyson. The illustration depicts a humorous scene relevant to the sale of shoes. The back of the card provides information about the J. M. Gusky Orphanage and Home, and the Bertha Rauh Cohen Annex, founded by Esther Gusky in 1890 in memory of her husband, Jacob Mark Gusky. The card indicates the address for J. M. Gusky's business as 300 to 400 Market St., Pittsburg, Pa. [Jacob Mark Gusky was a leading Jewish philanthropist in Pittsburgh and founder of the first department store in the city. His wife, Esther Gusky, founded the J. M. Gusky Orphanage and Home in 1890.]

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.

This trade card advertises the New Clothing Hall, owned by J. Levy, located on Butler Street at the fork in the road opposite the Lawrence Bank in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features an illustration of a Black woman holding a white baby. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Rosenbaum & Co., a store selling holiday goods in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a young girl holding a Swiss flag. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for the business. The address is listed as 112, 114 & 116 Market Street, corner of Liberty Street, Pittsburgh, PA.

Three promissory notes issued by J. M. Brunswick & Balke Co. on June 19, 1875, in Cincinnati, Ohio. Each note is due one month apart. Part of a larger archive documenting a legal dispute over a billiard table purchase.

A set of six promissory notes issued by the J. M. Brunswick & Balke Co. on February 11, 1879. Each note is due one month after the previous, and features an illustration of a billiard table. These notes are part of a larger archive documenting a legally contested purchase of a billiard table.

A letter from the J. M. Brunswick & Balke Co. in Cincinnati, Ohio, to their attorney, Jonathan S. Ferguson, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, dated February 6, 1879. The letter concerns a legal dispute regarding a billiard table purchase and lists Moses Bensinger as a principal. This letter is part of a larger archive documenting a legal contest over a billiard table purchase from 1875-1879. The archive contains letters, shipping documents, and promissory notes.

A letter from the J. M. Brunswick & Balke Co. in Cincinnati, Ohio, to their attorney, Jno. S. Ferguson, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, dated February 22, 1879. The letter concerns a legal dispute regarding a billiard table purchase, mentioning Moses Bensinger as a principal. This letter is part of a larger archive documenting a legally contested purchase of a billiard table from the Brunswick & Balke Company between 1875 and 1879. The archive also includes other forms and letters detailing the financial dispute.

This trade card advertises Misfit Clothing Parlors, located at 629 (old 211) Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a black and white illustration of a blind man with a white cane, walking down a street, with his hand outstretched. He has a large smile and a playful expression. The image has a 19th-century aesthetic. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business. The card is surrounded by a black border.

This trade card advertises Misfit Clothing Parlors in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features an illustration of a boy with a vicious-looking dog. The dog has a long, sharp snout and sharp teeth. He appears to be snarling. The boy stands slightly behind the dog, but it is unclear if he is attempting to control the dog or if he is frightened of the dog. The image suggests a potential humorous tone as well as a possible link to masculinity and adventure. The back of the card provides a detailed advertisement for the business. The address listed is 629 (old 211) Penn Ave, Pittsburgh PA.

The front of this trade card features a humorous illustration of a dapper gentleman and a rough-looking thug standing next to each other. The gentleman is wearing a suit and hat, while the thug is wearing a tattered shirt and cap. The illustration likely suggests that the clothing store offers stylish clothing for all types of customers. The back of the card provides the address for the business: 629 (old 211) Penn Ave, Pittsburgh PA.

Receipt issued on September 19, 1882, by M. Oppenheimer & Co. (successors to Kaufman, Oppenheimer & Co.), manufacturers of clothing and jobbers of piece goods and tailor's trimmings in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Joseph Kammerer. The receipt is part of the Kaufman, Oppenheimer & Co. archive, which documents the evolution of this influential Jewish manufacturing and wholesale clothing firm from the late 1870s through 1902. The company's address is listed as 233 Liberty Street, Pittsburgh, Pa.