Subject: Albany, New York

Trade token issued by Benjamin & Herrick, redeemable at 427 Broadway, Albany, New York. Dated 1863.

Bill from Fuld & Bochlowitz, importers and jobbers of fancy goods, gent's furnishing goods, corsets, hosiery, woolen yarn, and embroideries, located at No. 568 Broadway, Albany, New York. The bill details a purchase by C. McCallister on June 16, 1882, and includes itemized descriptions and prices of the goods purchased. The billhead features a company logo, a bold, ornate typeface, and a large, printed header.

Billhead for medical services from Dr. Joseph Lewi, located at No. 54 Wendell Street, corner of Trinity Place, Albany, New York, to Sidney Guest. Dated September 17, 1881, the bill records charges for medical attendance and medicine from October 28, 1880, to date. The bill totals $66.00 and has a signed receipt for payment, indicating the transaction is complete. The billhead features a printed header with an ornate border around the text of the business address.

Billhead from Levy Solomons, located at 346 North Market Street, Albany, New York. Dated August 10, 1821. This document lists the purchase of 12 dozen small cigars by Jacob L. Glen. The document includes handwritten calculations of the cost. The billhead features a decorative vignette of an indigenous person seated on a barrel of tobacco with tobacco leaves growing in the background.

Billhead from M. Strasser & Co., a cigar and tobacco manufacturer, located at No. 27 Hudson Avenue, Albany, New York. The billhead is dated August 2, 1883. It is a letter of notification to a buyer, C. McVeagh, that a bill for cigars, shipped that day, has been enclosed. The billhead is printed with ornate lettering typical of the period and features a company logo with the business name and a date of establishment.

Billhead for MANN, WALDMAN & CO., wholesale and retail dealers in foreign and domestic dry goods, cloths, silks, shawls, embroideries, hosiery, etc. The business also manufactures cloaks and mantillas. Located at 44, 46 & 48 South Pearl Street, Albany. Dated October 3, 1863. The bill lists 1 Rem Silk for $98.00. The billhead features an ornamental border, decorative script, and a 'PEDLERS COUNTRY MERCHANTS SUPPLIED AT NY PRICES' stamp. The bill also has a small tax stamp.

Billhead for N. Nathanson, a millinery and bonnet shop located at 42 1/2 South Pearl Street, Albany, New York. Opposite the Academy of Music. Dated November 9, 1868. The bill lists a variety of items purchased by Mrs. E. H. Settle, with descriptions and prices listed. The billhead features a hand-written header and detailed description of the business. There is a 3-cent U.S. Revenue Stamp on the lower right side. The items listed on the bill include “silk robes,” “black velvet,” “feather,” “black taffeta,” “silk velvet,” “black lace,” “white flowers,” and “gros grain ribbon.”

Billhead from S. Levy & Brother, manufacturers of cigars and dealers in leaf tobacco, located at 34, 34 1/2, 36 Greene Street, Albany, New York. Dated August 3, 1895. The bill is for 5 ½ dollars, likely for the purchase of cigars, from Henry Wagner, Jr.. The billhead includes a depiction of a large store building with the company's name displayed prominently. It also includes a printed header in ornate lettering.

Printed and handwritten deed documenting Aaron Phillips' purchase of land and associated mortgage in Albany, New York on December 31, 1867. The deed includes details of the property transaction and the parties involved.

A quartermaster's voucher or sight draft dated May 2, 1783, from Henry Hart of Albany, New York, to Nicholas Quackenbush for goods and cash totaling 9 pounds 9 shillings and 6 pence. The document relates to the American Revolutionary War, with Hart's payment possibly representing a contribution or supply transaction during the conflict.

This trade card from Nye & Blatner, a shoe store located at 4 Beaver Block, South Pearl Street, Albany, N.Y., advertises their "Fine Shoes" around 1885. The card features an illustration in blue ink depicting a man in a feathered hat sitting on a drum, interacting with a performing monkey. The text uses ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and product description. The imagery likely serves to attract attention and convey a sense of entertainment or whimsy. **3.

This trade card advertises S. M. Hydeman, a dealer in Men's, Boys' and Youth's Clothing, located at 136 South Pearl St., Cor. Madison Ave., Albany, N.Y. The card features a colored illustration of two young girls, both wearing elaborate hats and dresses, sharing an umbrella, with tall grass visible in the background. The design utilizes two-color printing, with the figures and primary text in blue, and the background elements and some text in a golden-brown hue. The typography for "CLOTHING" is bold and decorative, typical of late 19th-century advertising. 3.

This trade card advertises A. J. Wertheim's clothing store located at 76 South Pearl Street in Albany, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of a couple in a London scene. The illustration depicts a view of St. Paul's Cathedral, with houses and a bridge in the background. The back of the card displays a full advertisement for A. J. Wertheim. It notes the store's location and the business's specialty, which is clothing.

This trade card advertises J. Laventall, a dry goods store located on the corner of South Pearl Street and Hudson Avenue in Albany, New York. The front of the card features a die-cut pink rose. The back of the card is blank. The card has a blue border.

This trade card advertises J. Mandelbaum, a clothier located at 20 S. Pearl Street, Albany, New York. The front of the card features a child holding a large dog by a rope. The image is simple and focuses on the figure of the child and the dog. The address is prominently displayed at the bottom of the card.

This trade card for J. Mandelbaum, a clothing and furnishings store located at 20 South Pearl Street, Albany, New York, features a comical illustration of a man on a cart loaded with household goods. The cart is drawn by what appears to be a horse. The front of the card depicts the man, seated on the cart and holding a bag of goods, with his right hand raised in a gesture of greeting. The background includes a building and trees. The card has a red border. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the services of J. Mandelbaum, a ladies' furnishing retailer located at 20 South Pearl Street in Albany, New York. The card features two stylishly dressed women, both wearing black dresses and hats. One woman is holding a fan, indicating the type of merchandise sold. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises J. Schuster's clothing store located at 16 South Pearl Street in Albany, New York. The card features a man looking in the window of a store. It is part of a set of four. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Jos. Mandelbaum, a clothier located at 20 S. Pearl St. in Albany, New York. The front of the card features an elaborate design of a stylized arm holding a bouquet of roses. The arm appears to be wearing a bracelet. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Julius Saul, a clothier with multiple locations in New York State. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of a child emerging from a giant egg. The illustration highlights the child's small size in contrast to the oversized egg, suggesting a sense of new beginnings and growth. The card lists multiple addresses. The main address is 269 Canal Street, New York City, followed by addresses in Troy and Albany, New York. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card for Julius Saul, a clothier in Albany, New York, features an illustration of people roller skating. The card's main image shows a woman sitting on a man's back, both on roller skates, as two other skaters watch them. The image suggests the promotion of an event, and the card indicates that roller skate cards are being given away or that roller skates are available for free with a purchase. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Julius Saul's clothing establishment. The front of the card features a winter scene with a castle in the background. The text on the card lists three different locations for Julius Saul's business: 51 & 53 N. Pearl Street in Albany, 324 & 326 River Street in Troy, and 23 & 25 Fourth Street in Troy. The back of the card is blank. The card is printed in black ink on white paper, with a black border around the edges.

This trade card advertises Julius Saul, a roller skate retailer located in Albany, New York. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of people rollerskating in a building labeled 'Music Hall'. A man trips over another skater, sending his hat flying. A header on the card advertises 'Saul's Roller Skates'. The back of the card contains advertising text, including the copyright date of 1883 and card number 445.

This trade card advertises M. Mandelbaum, a clothier located at 73 Washington Ave, Albany, New York. The front of the card features a bust of an elaborately dressed Middle Eastern woman with ornate jewelry and a large flower in her hair. She is wearing a long, flowing gown with a patterned bodice. This is likely a generic image for a trade card, rather than a specific portrait. The card has a light blue background with a brown border. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises M. P. Frank, a clothing and furnishing goods store located at 84 South Pearl Street, Albany, New York. The front of the card features a simple illustration of a boy pushing a wheelbarrow filled with straw. It is likely a straw hat, signifying the store's product. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Mandelbaum's clothing store located at 73 Washington Avenue in Albany, New York. The front of the card features a child playing croquet. The background includes trees and greenery. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business, including prices. This card is noted as having a related card identified with the number #228.

This trade card advertises S. M. Waldman, a dry goods store located at 52 South Pearl Street, Albany, New York. The card is black and white, and the front features a rectangular design with the store's name in bold type at the top. Below the name, the address is given. The layout is simple and utilitarian. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises The Hub Clothing House, located at 472 Broadway, Albany, New York. The card features a simple design with the business name and address printed in bold letters. The card is printed on a thin paper stock, and the color is pale orange with black ink. The back of the card is blank. The card is undated but likely dates to around 1885.

Trade card advertising the mercantile business of A. Bornefeld, circa 1885. The front features an illustration of a man boating with the business name and likely a poem or advertisement. The back is entirely filled with additional advertisement details, indicating the business was established in 1854. The card is part of Manuscript Collection 1410, located in the Out-of-State collection, Binder 1, Page 26. Geographic information suggests a location near Albany, New York.