Subject: Animal industry

Billhead from Henry Cohn & Co., shippers and dealers in grain, eggs, butter, wool, pelts, hides, furs, etc., located in Salt Lake City, Utah. Dated January 16, 1884. The bill lists a series of transactions, likely for the purchase of goods. The bill includes a handwritten total for each transaction and a final total sum, indicating payment was expected. The billhead has printed details of the business, including a list of items they deal in, terms of payment, and a post office box number.

Price list for furs and skins, printed by Kakas Bros., shippers and manufacturers located at 34 and 36 Bedford Street, Boston, Massachusetts. Dated November 15, 1885. The list includes prices for various types of furs and skins, including bear, beaver, cat, fisher, fox, mink, muskrat, marten, lynx, otter, raccoon, and skunk. The price list provides both a price range and a specific price per item. The billhead uses simple black and white print with a framed header section.

A broadside advertisement for I. Abraham Furs in St. Louis, Missouri, dated January 11, 1916. The advertisement lists prices for a wide variety of furs and pelts, including house cats, and ginseng.

Broadside advertisement seeking to buy mules and horses. Printed in Tompkinsville, Kentucky on December 26, 1903. The advertisement specifies the age and condition of the mules sought.

A commercial letter from S. Frankenstein & Son, located in Calverton Stock Yards, Baltimore, Maryland, dated August 12, 1886. The letter is enclosed in an envelope with advertising. The letterhead is visible. The envelope is green with ornate corner details.

This receipt documents payment for the use of a horse on two occasions in October 1840, from J. S. Roulstone and J. S. Bloom to H. Tobias. The receipt, dated January 14, 1841, indicates a connection to a riding school in New York City. The receipt measures 3" x 6.5".

A receipt for payment to C. Tobias for services rendered to the "Riding School" by J. S. Roulstone and J. S. Bloom during July. The receipt is dated January 18, 1841, and originates from New York City, New York, United States. It measures 2.5" x 7.5".

Receipt documenting payment for the use of a saddle horse twice in October 1841, from J. S. Roulstone and J. S. Bloom to C. Tobias. The receipt mentions a connection to a riding school (see 17-1250T). The receipt measures 2.5" x 6" and was issued in New York City.

This is a miniature Victorian-era trade card for A. L. Frankenthal, a dealer in pocket books and leather articles located at 3 Temple Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The front of the card features an ornate design, and a dark and decorative background. The card is small, measuring 1 3/4 inches by 1 1/8 inches. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises B. J. Potsdamer, a dealer in furs and skins located at 700 Arch Street in Philadelphia. The front of the card depicts a young girl in a blue dress painting an outdoor scene. The back of the card features a full advertisement for B. J. Potsdamer's business. The card is printed in a Victorian style, with a detailed border. The design features a mix of geometric shapes, florals, and a decorative cartouche.

This trade card advertises B. J. Potsdamer, a dealer in furs and skins, located at 732 Arch Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young girl wearing a colonial-style dress. She appears to be standing on a porch or inside a home, as suggested by the balustrade behind her. The card is bordered with floral embellishments. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card for B. J. Potsdamer, a furrier located at 732 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, features an illustration of a polar bear attacking a seal. The front of the card also includes a poem advertising Potsdamer's services. The back of the card provides further advertising information. The back also features an image of a woman standing in front of a coat, with the inscription “B. J. Potsdamer, Fashionable Furs & Fur Trimmings, 732 Arch Street.”

This trade card advertises the Begloff Fish Co., Inc., a wholesale fish dealer located at 28 Peck Slip in New York City. The front of the card features the company's name and a description of its business. The back of the card provides instructions for shipping.

This trade card advertises the clothing store of E. A. Auerbach, located at 530 Penn Street in Reading, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features an illustration of four dogs, resembling a postcard. The back of the card is blank. The card is a cream color with black and green lettering.

This trade card advertises Edward Kakas & Sons, furriers located at 162 Tremont Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The front of the card features an illustration of a fox and a squirrel. The card has a red border. [Edward Kakas emigrated from Hungry, where the family name was Kokesch (a Jewish-Hungarian name). He learned the fur trade in Hungry from his father].

This trade card advertises Edward Kakas, a furrier located at 404 Washington Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The front of the card features a fox and a squirrel. The text on the card indicates that it was printed by Prang. [Edward Kakas emigrated from Hungary, where the family name was Kokesch. He learned the fur trade in Hungary from his father.]

This trade card advertises Ellsteader & Urbino, tanners, dyers, and glove manufacturers located in Carlsruhe, Germany. The card lists their agents: M. Buehler & Brother, Goldschmidt, Bachrach & Co. The card is printed in black and white and features a stylized design. The text on the card is in English.

This trade card advertises the Freiberg-Wolfstein Oak Tanning Co., located at Dunlap, Branch, and Providence Streets in Cincinnati, Ohio. The front of the card features an illustration of a large bull. The bull is depicted in a striking pose, suggesting strength and power, a common symbol for the tanning industry. The card is printed in black and white and has a red border. The back is blank.

This trade card advertises Gradwohl & Cohen, meat dealers. The front of the card features a lithograph of a sheep and a cow, highlighting the company's focus on high-quality beef, veal, and mutton. The card also mentions that the company's stall is located at No. 60 in the Washington Market. The back of the card is blank. The card is printed on glossy stock.

This die-cut trade card advertises H. H. Levy, a clothier located at 882 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland. The card features a silhouette of a high hat with an eagle perched on top. The eagle's wingspan extends over the hat, and the eagle's head is positioned to look directly at the viewer. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises H. Liebes & Co., a clothing store located at 111 & 113 Montgomery Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features an illustration of boys ice skating on a frozen lake. The illustration is likely meant to represent a cold climate. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises H. Liebes & Co., a furrier located at 133, 135, 137, & 139 Post Street, San Francisco, California. [The company was a pioneer Jewish merchant specializing in Alaskan Arctic Seal fur.] The front of the card features an illustration of two women wearing elaborate fur coats. The illustration appears to be a montage of multiple women. One is wearing a dark fur coat with a large fur collar. The second woman is wearing a coat with a light, patterned fur and a fur hat. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises I. Kaplan, a dealer in all kinds of live poultry, located at 62 Algonquin Place, Springfield, Massachusetts. The front of the card features a lithographic illustration of chickens. The back of the card is blank. The card also includes Kaplan's telephone number, 3-5403.

This trade card advertises Israel, a clothier located at 816 Arch Street, Philadelphia. [The business was located opposite an old stand.] The front of the card features an Art Deco style illustration of a woman wearing a long gown and holding a bow and arrow. She appears to be in a field, possibly aiming at a nearby target. The illustration is surrounded by a decorative, floral border. The back of the card is blank. This is the third card in a set of three.

This trade card advertises J. Romansky & Co., wholesale merchants in St. Louis, Missouri. The front of the card lists the types of products the company bought and sold, including feathers, beeswax, ginseng, hides, furs, wool, sheepskins, and country produce. The address of the business is listed as 11 S. Main Street. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises L. Kahn's Meat Market in New York City. The front features a decorative design of white and pink flowers in a sprig. The address is printed in a block. The back of the card describes the business, stating they offer a meat market and other food items, and free delivery. There is a separate address for a branch location.

This trade card advertises M. & N. Meyer's, a horse and mule dealer located at 258 Bank Street, Jersey City, New Jersey. The card features a colorful illustration of a horse and mule. The front of the card advertises that the business has 150 to 200 first-class working and driving horses, and also mules. The card is written in a hand-written style.

This trade card advertises M. J. Steinberg, located at 303 North Fourth Street. The front of the card features a sepia-toned illustration of a girl holding a basket of fruit and a boy holding twigs. The card is printed in brown and gold tones. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises M. L. Cohen, a dealer in all kinds of meats and poultry, located at 330 Penn Ave. in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a simple design and text, with the business name and address printed in a bold, black font. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises M. Samiof, a Kosher butcher, located at 100 River St, Troy, New York. [The Samiof family also owned a butcher shop at 88 Ferry Street, Troy. ]The front of the card features a stylized depiction of a cow's head. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises O. V. Handy & Bros., a poultry dealer based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card is a calendar intended for farmers, detailing Jewish holidays and the most popular fowl in demand for each holiday. It is likely that Handy & Bros purchased poultry from farmers for resale. The front of the card features a calendar with the holidays and fowl listed in a table format. It has a red border with the name and address of the company. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises P. Fleischner & Co., located at 1026 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card features an illustration of a woman wearing a shoe that serves as a boat while children sit on the edge of the shore. The woman is surrounded by water and palm trees. On the back of the card, there is information about the business.

This trade card advertises R. Mautner, a clothing and furnishing merchant located at 49 Crosby Street, near Broome Street, in New York City. The card features a striking lithographic illustration of a lion, perhaps symbolizing strength or quality. The text on the card lists the business's address. [The source indicates that R. Mautner is a known Jewish individual.]

This trade card advertises S. Aronson, a clothier located at 12 West Street, Boston, Massachusetts. The front of the card features a prominent image of a stag's head. The stag's head is depicted in a large, decorative style, and its antlers are prominently displayed. The background is a solid color, creating a simple yet elegant look. The back of the card is blank.