Subject: Buffalo, New York

Invoice from Altman & Co., Importers and Jobbers of Cloths, Cassimeres, Vestings, Domestics, Tailors' Trimmings, Gents' Furnishing Goods, and Manufacturers of Mens' and Boys' Clothing, located at 226 and 228 (New Nos.) Washington Street, Buffalo, New York. Dated July 8, 1868. The bill details the purchase of various goods, including 'Rs Sheeting' and 'Holland,' by Beesenthal, Falck & Israel, totaling 57.69. The billhead features a printed header with the business name and a list of goods sold. It also displays a revenue stamp in the bottom left corner.

Billhead from Cohen & Brother, manufacturers of hoop skirts, located at 343 Seneca Street, Buffalo, NY. Dated July 29, 1872. The bill lists the purchase of 20 spring skirts, 30 “E.M.” skirts, and 30 “Paris Banner” skirts for a total of $20.00. The billhead is printed in black ink on off-white paper. The header section is filled with decorative text and outlines, including a framed company name. The transaction is hand-written in the style of the late 19th century.

Invoice from Cohen & Brother, manufacturers of hoop skirts and bustles, located at 848 Seneca Street, Buffalo, New York. Dated June 30th, 1873. The bill lists a purchase by S. Jones & Co., of Lindenville, Ohio, of 1/2 dz Spring Skirts, 1/2 dz Bustie, and 1 Pampade Bustles, with total price of $14.25. The billhead has ornate Victorian-style lettering and a decorative framed header section.

Invoice from Cohen & Brother, manufacturers of hoop skirts and bustles, located at No. 348 Seneca Street, Buffalo, New York. Dated November 28, 1873. The bill lists an itemized purchase of hoop skirts from S. Jones & Co. of Lindenville, Ohio. The billhead has a printed header with ornate lettering, and lists the business address and the names of the business proprietors, A.F. Cohen and Nathan Cohen. The billhead contains decorative elements, including a framed header section.

Invoice from Dahlman, Geiershofer & Spiegel, importers and jobbers of cloths, cassimeres, vestings, and other items, located at 388 & 390 Main Street, American Block, Buffalo, New York. Dated January 20, 1870. The bill records the purchase of 76 yards of

Billhead from Exstein & Company, manufacturers and jobbers of men's furnishing goods, located at 185 Washington Street, Buffalo, New York. The billhead is dated May 4, 1885, and indicates that the buyer, Joseph Brooks, purchased goods from the company's Waterloo, New York location. The billhead features a company logo with ornate lettering and detailed border elements. The company's address and the names of employees (J. B. Lempfert, J. Dontkin, H. L. Seekelbach, and Myer, Special) are also listed on the billhead.

Billhead for Hiram Exstein & Co., Manufacturers & Jobbers of Men’s Furnishing Goods, located in Buffalo, New York. The billhead is dated April 11, 1883, and was purchased by Joseph Brooks, of Waterloo, NY. The billhead includes the business's terms of payment: 6 per cent 10 days, 5 per cent 30 days, and 4 per cent 60 days. It also states that all goods are sold on 60 days credit. The billhead contains an itemized list, likely for clothing, with prices and quantities noted, along with the total value of the purchase. The billhead has a framed header section and ornate lettering, typical of the period.

Billhead of L. Marcus & Son, manufacturers of youths', boys', and children's clothing, located at No. 183 Washington Street, Buffalo, New York. The billhead is dated June 20, 1881 and lists a transaction for a purchase of clothing made by H. T. Foster & Co. of Marilla, NY. The billhead includes decorative elements such as ornate Victorian-style lettering and an intricate border with a crest.

Billhead from ROSENAU BROTHERS, a millinery and fancy goods store located at 320 Main Street in Buffalo, New York. Dated May 19, 1864. This handwritten billhead includes a list of purchased items, likely millinery or fabric, and corresponding prices. The signature on the billhead, “Sol. Rosenau,” is likely that of Solomon Rosenau, a prominent Jewish businessman who owned the business with his brother. The billhead features simple handwritten text and a few ruled lines to guide the writer.

Civil War-era store token. The obverse features an Indian head penny dated 1863, and the reverse reads "DRY GOODS 280 MAIN STREET". This is a duplicate token.

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This trade card advertises L. Garson & Co., Clothiers and Furnishers, located at 392 & 394 Main Street in Buffalo, New York. The front features a colorful illustration of a baby seated in a high chair, holding a basket of what appears to be small clothing items. The back of the card provides further detail, stating the business as "LEADING CLOTHIERS AND FURNISHERS." 3.

This trade card advertises Bronner & Co., fashionable clothiers located at 404 to 414 Main Street in Buffalo, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of a young Chinese child. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the business of M. Kurchhoff & Sons, located at 158 Peach Street in Buffalo, New York. The front of the card is blank. There is a small, handwritten label on the bottom-right corner. It is unclear what the label says.