Subject: Feathers

Billhead of Joseph Andrade, importer of ostrich and fancy feathers, dated January 23, 1874. The billhead indicates Andrade's business address as 145 Duane Street, New York, New York, and describes his business as importing "every description of ostrich and fancy feathers, dressed & undressed, and manufacturers of ostrich and fancy feather dusters."

A letter from Isaac Rosenbaum to Bloom & Godley, dated July 16, 1893, offering 2000 pounds of prime "live" goose feathers. Rosenbaum's firm in Trenton, New Jersey manufactures bedding. The feathers are located at 321 & 323 East Market Street, between Floyd and Preston in Louisville, Kentucky. Bloom & Godley's advertisement is printed on the envelope.

This trade card advertises the feather cleaning and dyeing services of Mrs. K. Benjamin, located at 2628 Oliver Street in St. Louis, Missouri. The card features a bust of a young woman with a cap. The text on the card indicates that Mrs. Benjamin cleans, dyes, and curls feathers. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card for Mrs. D. Cohen's business features a design incorporating feathers and flowers. The imagery suggests the sale of women's fashion accessories or millinery. The card's style and color palette evoke the late 19th century. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the services of Mrs. E. Levy, specializing in the cleaning, dyeing, and curling of ostrich feathers. The card features a charming illustration depicting two young girls riding in a deer-drawn sleigh, creating a wintery scene. The image is likely meant to evoke feelings of elegance and sophistication, associated with the high-quality feather work offered by Mrs. Levy. The business address, 233 West Seventh Street, is clearly printed on the card along with a description of her services. The back of the card is blank. A note indicates the card was on display at a Library of Congress Exhibit in Cincinnati during 2005 (AJA).

Trade card advertising Rosenbaum's French Artificial Flowers & Feathers, located at 407 & 409 Northampton Street, above 4th Street, in Philadelphia. The card depicts flowers and a butterfly. Circa 1885.

This trade card advertises Samuel Friedeman, a manufacturer and importer of flowers, feathers, and pattern bonnets. The front of the card displays the business name and a description of its wares: "MFG. & IMPORTERS OF FLOWERS & FEATHERS..PATTERN BONNETS A SPECIALTY." The address is clearly indicated below: 1 DIVISION STREET, CORNER OF CATHERINE STREET. The card's design is simple and elegant. The image suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The back of the card is blank.