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Cash Book from Paine's Celery Compound with Sarah Bernhardt's TestimonyCash book from Paine's Celery Compound, including a statement or testimony from Sarah Bernhardt. Date is unclear, but likely sometime around 1899. The exact nature of Bernhardt's involvement is unknown.
Set of two coin silver teaspoons, hallmarked "WENDELL & HYMAN CHICAGO." Fiddle pattern with tipped handles. Circa 1866-1870. Accompanied by a printed historical overview of the firm S. Hyman & Co. (successor to Wendell & Hyman), prominent Chicago diamond merchants and jewelers, detailing its founding by Charles Wendell in 1859, the partnership with S. Hyman in 1866, the impact of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, and the firm's relocation and continued success. The description highlights the firm's extensive inventory, commitment to quality, and the reputation of S. Hyman.
An envelope addressed to M. Kistley in Tannersville, Pennsylvania, postmarked April 2, 1890. The envelope features an advertisement for B. Wasserman, established 1871, importer and manufacturer of segars, located at 301 Broadway, New York City.
A letter written by Myer Wineman to Asher D. Cohen on May 2, 1889, in Jacksonville, Florida. The letter, written on El Modelo Cigar Mfg. letterhead, discusses Wineman's inability to assist Cohen, stating that it is not due to religious reasons. The letterhead lists Herman Myers as President and Sego Myers as Secretary-Treasurer.