Subject: Clothing Industry

Billhead for the Baltimore Bargain House, established in 1880, located at 204-220 West Baltimore Street. The billhead also mentions a clothing factory at 10 & 12 Howard Street. This item is from a larger collection of financial records and correspondence. Date: December 15, 1898.

This billhead belonged to Kaufman, S. & Sons, manufacturers of pantaloons, located at 15 & 17 Ninth Street. The original name was stamped out and then restamped as "Lehman & Kingsbaker". The date is approximated based on context as 1900. The billhead is part of a larger collection of financial records.

Billhead from Levi Strauss & Co., located at 108 & 110 Sansome Street, San Francisco, California. Dated June 23, 1868. The billhead indicates a starting amount of $150.00 and factoring at $125.00 by Strauss six months later. The receipt was signed by Levi Strauss & Co. This is a financial record documenting a business transaction.

Billhead from M. Oppenheimer & Co., dated December 18, 1899. The billhead features a lithograph of the nine-story Oppenheimer building located at 811 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This billhead is part of the Kaufman, Oppenheimer & Co. Archive, a collection of billheads, receipts, and broadsides documenting the evolution of this influential Jewish manufacturing and wholesale clothing firm from the late 1870s through 1902. Founded as Klee & Kaufman in 1851 by Simon Kaufman and his father-in-law Jacob Klee, the firm became Kaufman, Oppenheimer & Co. in 1865 with the addition of Moses Oppenheimer as a partner. In late 1879, Simon Kaufman withdrew, and the firm became M. Oppenheimer & Co. The firm's 1879 profile in *Industries of Pittsburgh* reported approximately $8,000,000 in revenue (in 2016 dollars) and 150 employees. Both Oppenheimer and Kaufman were active in Pittsburgh's Jewish community and founding members of Rodeph Shalom Synagogue.

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.), 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.

Billhead from the Baltimore Bargain House, located at 204-220 W. Baltimore St. for general merchandise and 10-12 N. Howard St. for clothing manufacturing. The billhead is dated June 25, 1902.

Contract between Nathan Hurwitz and Israel Kaufman, dated September 25, 1896, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The contract details an agreement for Hurwitz to work for Kaufman as a designer and pattern maker for one year at a weekly wage of $60.00.

Early leather coin purse with a clasp. Inscribed "I. LEVY PROPRIETOR OF PHILADELPHIA CLOTHING HOUSE, WINFIELD, KANSAS." I. Levy was a founder of Cong. B'nai Jehudah in 1870. Circa 1890s. Found in Archives MS 56, Objects Box 2.

This letter, dated October 13, 1879, is from J. Schnitzer, a manufacturer of suspenders in New York, to Greenhood, Bohm & Co. in Helena, Montana. Schnitzer discusses a recent order, stating that he has shipped the goods as instructed, including some new styles. He apologizes for a delay, attributing it to holidays. Schnitzer also provides insight into market conditions, noting that he cannot fill orders made at the lowest prices and primarily sells to the city trade, otherwise selling regularly. The item features a printed letterhead for J. Schnitzer, Manufacturer of Suspenders, at No. 35 Walker Street, New York, with the body of the letter handwritten in cursive script. **3.

A letter dated October 27, 1875, from A. B. Elfelt in San Francisco, California, to Fort Brioger in Walla Walla Territory (W.T.). The letter discusses a bad debt and mentions a lawsuit with Levi Strauss & Co. over the use of copper rivets on pants pockets. Elfelt was a partner in the New York City firm of Elfelt, Levi & Co. The A. Elfelt company, established in San Francisco in 1867, manufactured and sold workwear wholesale. The letter originated from 108 & 110 Samsome Street, San Francisco, California.

One-page business letter from Cohn & Feibelman, manufacturers of jean clothing at 70 & 72 Common Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, to the Eagle & Phoenix Savings Bank in Columbus, Georgia. The letter includes a check sent to the bank. Dated January 6, 1886.

A letter dated April 21, 1886, from Fechheimer, Rau & Co. to the Forbes Lithograph Manufacturing Company in New York, New York. The letter includes a lithograph of the factory and store located at 361 & 363 Broadway.

A two-page, stampless letter written by Henry Tobias in Paris, France on December 22, 1841, to Charles Tobias in New York City. The letter discusses vestments purchases and financial considerations for a potential business venture between the Tobias family and another party, requiring a 50% capital contribution from M.I. Tobias & Co.

A letter written by Isaac A. Isaacs from Union Hall, Cleveland, Ohio, on May 16, 1864, addressed to the Singer Manufacturing Company. The letter's content is partially legible, referencing 'great liho' among other unclear words.

A letter written by Levi Strauss to Harvey & Kennedy in San Francisco, California on June 6, 1859. The letter encloses a draft for $1256.28. This is an early example of Levi Strauss's business correspondence.

A letter dated November 27, 1877, from S.W. Rosenstock & Co. to S. Marks & Co. in San Francisco, California. The letter inquires about a consignment, possibly of deerskins for the wife of L. Solomon or 18 bales of wool. The letter includes an advertising insert and pencil notations.

A commercial letter dated October 18, 1881, from W. Dryfus & Bro., clothing manufacturers in Zanesville, Ohio, to W. G. S. Coulson. The letter contains legal content and is written on company letterhead.

Three photographs depicting the storefront of the National Cloak & Suit Company located at 350 West 23rd Street in New York City. The photographs are dated circa 1905. Accompanying the photographs are a business card and a letter (contents unspecified).

This postal card features a personal message from "Charlie" to "Dear Lizzie" (Mrs. C. S. Norris) written on the reverse side of an A. Shuman & Co. business card. Charlie discusses being busy with stocktaking and accounting at the store for two days, finding it "rather tedious," and mentions that Mr. Chipman has hay fever and has gone to the mountains. He concludes by saying he is feeling "very nicely." The card features a printed header for "A. Shuman & Co., Wholesale Clothiers, Boston." The front of the postal card displays a "United States Postal Card" design with a one-cent stamp and a profile portrait, common for the period. The handwritten message and recipient's address are in an elegant, ornate script typical of the late Victorian era. A postmark from Boston, Massachusetts, dated August 8, 1888, is visible. 3.

Two postcards, dated October 13, 1894. One postcard is addressed to A. Abraham in West Superior, Wisconsin, and mentions "Frank Bros. Mfg. of the Great Western Pants, Shirts and Overalls," with Robitshek & Frank listed as successors. The other postcard's recipient is unknown. Both postcards advertise Robitshek & Frank, successors to Frank Brothers, manufacturers of the Great Western line of pants, shirts, and overalls. The address for Robitshek & Frank is given as "Cor. Third Ave. & First Street."

Gilt brass trade token (24mm) issued by W. H. Hausman's clothing warehouse in Savannah, Georgia, circa 1855. The obverse depicts an eagle with the inscription "W. H. HAUSMAN CLOTHING WAREHOUSE." The reverse shows Liberty seated on a chariot, surrounded by the inscription "BLUE STORE..SAVANNAH, GEO." J. Hausman is listed as an active member of Congregation Mickve Israel (KKMI) in Savannah in 1869, according to page 138 of "Third to None: The Saga of Savannah Jewry 1733-1983" by Rubin.

This trade card advertises Ph. J. Cohn's, a business located at 244 N. Second Street, Philadelphia. The front of the card features a large, stylized rose in the center. The rose is in a yellow-orange color with a white center, and the petals are outlined in black. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.

This record contains two trade cards for Rothschild's One Price Clothing House, located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The first card depicts a comical image of a man falling into a river. The second card features a child holding a peace pipe. The back of both cards is blank. The first card advertises the store's location, which is in the Pence Opera Block and 603 Washington St.

Trade card depicting a scene with flowers, a body of water, a boat, and a house. The text 'Best Fitting Clothes in the State' is also visible. The card is associated with Joe Poheim and is dated circa 1885. The card's imagery suggests a mercantile business located at 73 Morrison Street.

Trade card depicting a toddler in a sleeping gown. The card advertises Altman & Co., a business located at the corner of Seneca and Ellicott Streets in Buffalo, New York. The phrase "GOOD MORNING" appears on the card along with the mention of "clothing, hats and furnishing goods." The card is estimated to date from circa 1885. This item is found in Arc.MS.56, Volume 25, Page 17.

Trade card advertising Greenebaum, Sachs & Freeman, clothing manufacturers, with business addresses in San Francisco, California (17 & 19 Sansome Street) and New York, New York (34 Thomas Street). The card features an image of actress Clara Coleman affixed to it. Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising Rosenthal, J.W. & Co., located at 392 and 394 Main Street. The card depicts two naked cherubs in green trying on a suit. The reverse side features a full advertisement for Orris & Gaskill. Circa 1885.