Subject: Furniture industry

Billhead for Heyman Brothers & Co., dealers in furniture, carpets, crockery, glass, and plate ware, located at the corner of B and Taylor Streets in Virginia City, Nevada. Dated January 3, 1877. A. Cook is listed on the billhead in San Francisco, California. Features a large lithograph of furniture.

Envelope addressed to G. Engle from Levin Brothers, furniture dealers located at 3143 Main Street Southeast, Minneapolis, Minnesota. The envelope is dated circa 1895.

A commercial letter written by H. Liebenstein & Co., furniture manufacturers and dealers in Chicago, Illinois, to Hassey, Dahler & Co. in Virginia City, Montana Territory, on October 13, 1870. The letter pertains to the payment of a note. H. Liebenstein & Co. was located at 167 & 169 Randolph Street, Chicago.

Lithograph depicting Moss's Upholsterer store located at 127 Walnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. This is possibly the earliest known image of a Jewish-owned store in the USA and may be from the earliest known use of lithography in the US. The lithograph is a leaf from a larger book.

This trade card advertises the business of A. J. Weidener, a furnisher located at 36 South Second Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card features a lithographic illustration of a stone archway with crashing waves in the background. The colors are predominantly shades of blue, green, and white. The card has a red border.

This trade card advertises A. Jonas & Bros., a clothing and house furnishings store with locations in San Francisco, Oakland, Santa Cruz, and San Bernardino, California. The front of the card features a woman dressed in a light green dress. The back of the card provides the addresses for the store locations: 17 & 19 Battery St. in San Francisco, 873 & 875 Broadway in Oakland, Santa Cruz (next to the Pacific Ocean House), and San Bernardino.

This trade card advertises A. Kahn's Cheap Store, located at 275 & 277 Larrabee Street, corner of Rees Street, Chicago, Illinois. The front of the card features an illustration of a cat and a spider. The back of the card contains additional details about the store and its offerings. The card advertises that the store is selling out at cost price.

This trade card advertises Abramson & Drechsler, manufacturers of upholstery goods, located at 34 West 14th Street in New York City. The front of the card features a colorful illustration of three children sitting amongst a flock of geese, surrounded by a decorative floral border. The children are wearing elaborate clothing with bright colors and patterns. The image suggests a theme of leisure and family. The reverse of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Adolph Nachman, a furniture dealer located at 71 West Baltimore Street in Baltimore, Maryland. The card features an image of a building with a large storefront window. [Adolph Nachman Sommer was buried in the Hebrew Cemetery in Texas in 1987. He was born in 1902. The card's text indicates that the furniture store is located directly across the street from the Dime Museum, which may have been an entertainment venue.] The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises B. Nathan & Co., a furniture store located at 130 Sutter Street, San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a photograph of a beautiful, dark-haired woman in a floral dress and a white shawl. The image is likely a portrait and is professionally taken, as indicated by the crispness of the photo. The woman is looking directly at the viewer, with a serene expression. The trade card uses the woman's beauty to attract the attention of passersby. The card is printed in a simple style and does not include any other information, such as a description of the store's merchandise or a price list. The back of the card is blank.

The trade card advertises B. Nathan & Co., a house furnishing store located at 130 Sutter Street, San Francisco. The front of the card is shaped like a paddle, and the design is in shades of silver and blue. The center of the card features an illustration of three children playing on a field, one sitting, one standing and one jumping. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Basch & Kragen, furniture dealers at 821 Market Street, San Francisco. The front of the card features a large image of a furnished parlor with a large, ornate window, a fireplace with a mantle, and a decorated table. There are two chairs, a couch, and a rug on the floor. The room is decorated with a framed artwork on the wall. The card has a red border with white flowers. The back of the card includes text. [Both Basch and Kragen were members of a synagogue.]

This trade card advertises Brooks & Spiegel, furniture dealers. The front of the card is in the shape of a tambourine. A woman in a blue dress with pink flowers in the background is featured. The back of the card displays a full advertisement.

This trade card advertises D. Rosen's second-hand goods store, located at 186 1/2 Maine Street in Brunswick, Maine. The front of the card lists the services offered by the store, including selling second-hand clothing, boots, shoes, and furniture as well as pressing and repairing clothing. The card features simple typography and a plain background.

This trade card advertises Feld & Fine, dealers in carpets, furniture, and stoves located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The card features an image of a cherub in clouds on the front. The card indicates the store is at the southwest corner of 6th and Main Streets (Gatt House), Cincinnati, OH. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Goldsmith & Co. at 355 & 357 East Water Street in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. [J. Goldsmith, who was Jewish, was killed in action in the Civil War.] The front of the card features a comical illustration of two black children. The background is yellowed and faded. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises I. Benesch & Sons, furniture merchants located at 549 to 557 N. Gay Street, above the Belair Market in Baltimore, Maryland. The card features a woman wearing a scarf hat and scarf over her bodice. There is a tear at the bottom of the card. [The card was printed sometime around 1885. The business was founded by Isaac Benesch, a Jewish-German carpenter who leased land in the bustling business district of Old Town. Between 1868 and 1882 Isaac Benesch annexed three adjoining properties for his growing furniture emporium. His sons later joined the business and the firm was known as I. Benesch & Sons. I. Benesch & Sons was known for serving all customers, regardless of their ethnicity, race, or religion, and for being one of the earliest and most prominent department stores in East Baltimore.] The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.

This is one of three trade cards advertising the furniture store of I. Benesch & Sons, located at 549 to 557 N. Gay Street above Belair Market, Baltimore, Maryland. The front of the card features an illustration of a young girl giving a boy a drink from a well. The scene is situated in a small, enclosed courtyard with trees and other plants surrounding it. The card features an ornate, textured border surrounding the image. The back of the card features a full advertisement for the store. [The card's advertisement was printed sometime around 1885. Isaac Benesch was a Jewish-German carpenter who leased land in the bustling business district of Old Town, Baltimore, between 1866 and 1882, building a successful furniture emporium. He expanded the store to encompass three adjoining properties. The building is now the site of The Nevermore Haunt. The Benesch store served the community of Old Town, a diverse neighborhood that included many Germans, Jews, and African Americans. The Benesch family was also active in the movement to desegregate the city. In 1889, Isaac's sons were made partners in the business, and I. Benesch & Sons grew to become one of the most prominent department stores in East Baltimore.]

This trade card advertises J. L. Isaacs, a house furnishings store located at 1210 and 1212 Olive Street in St. Louis, Missouri. The front of the card features a young girl with a shovel, possibly digging in a garden or on a beach. [J. L. Isaacs was active in Jewish affairs.]

This trade card advertises Joseph Jacobs, a merchant located at Jones Block, Main Street in Chatham, New York. The card features a comical scene. The image on the front of the card is part of a set of four. This is the third card in the set. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Julius Lansburgh, a carpet furnisher located at 315 Seventh Street, Washington D.C. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a girl blowing bubbles. The back of the card is blank. [Julius Lansburgh's brothers, Gustav and James, formed the Lansburgh & Bro Department Store, which was a major store in D.C. from 1860 to the 1960s. In 1875, Julius started the Julius Lansburgh Furniture Company, which bounced around various locations in the shopping area. His brothers ended up taking over a whole city block for their department store. When Julius retired from the furniture business, he opened an interior decorating business, which he ran until 1928. He died later that year.]

This trade card advertises L. Lowenstein, a house furnishings store located at 683 8th Avenue, near the corner of 43rd Street in New York City. The front of the card features a charming illustration of four bunnies looking up at an owl perched in a moonlit sky. The bunnies are standing on a topaz-colored leaf. The card is printed in brown sepia tones. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card for L.J. Levi, a Philadelphia-based retailer at 1809 Ridge Avenue, is a vertical card with a red border. The front of the card displays a vase of red and white roses against a textured background. The back of the card advertises a large assortment of toys, wood willow and tinware, and offers wringer and basket repair services.

This trade card advertises Levin Bros., manufacturers and dealers in store fixtures, with a specialty in restaurant fixtures. The front of the card features a black and white illustration of a roll top desk. The address listed on the card is 121 Bowery, 3 doors below Canal Street, New York.

This trade card advertises Ludwig Baumann & Co., a furniture store located on West 125th Street in New York City. The card features an ornate illustration of a room interior with a variety of furniture pieces. The back of the card is blank. For a complete list of the partners, see card 12.952 or item 1200 in the Judaica catalog.

This trade card advertises M. Morgenthau, a dealer in house furnishings located at 108 Bush Street, San Francisco. The front of the card depicts a stylized illustration of a fly riding on top of a rat. The illustration is executed in black and white. The back of the card features a full advertisement for the business.

This trade card advertises M. Rosenthal & Sons, located at 710 & 712 Pennsylvania Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland. The front of the card features a color lithograph of a lake scene framed by a floral design. The back of the card features advertising for M. Rosenthal & Sons, including a list of their products: baby carriages, refrigerators, straw mattings, carpets and oil cloths, parlor suits, chamber suits, and dining room furniture.

This trade card for Max Baumann & Co. is printed on thick card stock with a blue flower design. The card has a red border and the text reads 'ENGELMANN BLOCK' The card features Max Baumann's name and 'Manistee, Michigan'. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Rice, Born & Co., a business located at 77, 79, and 81 Camp Street, New Orleans, Louisiana. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of two mice riding a snail. The scene is rendered in shades of pink and sepia. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Rudden's Instalment House, a furniture and carpet store located at 105 H Street, NW in Washington, D.C. The front of the card features an illustration of a woman in a long dress and a hat sitting on a bench under a tree, with a parasol. The woman is surrounded by a colorful floral garden. The text on the front of the card highlights the store's name and address, and mentions that the store offers furniture and carpets on the installment plan. The back of the card contains a detailed advertisement for the store.

This trade card advertises S. W. Schloss, a home goods store located at 9 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a child jumping on a bed. The back of the card is a full advertisement for the store.

This trade card advertises Zundel & Wineman, a furniture store located at 112 South Pennsylvania Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio. The front of the card features an illustration of a woman wearing a violet hat and looking to the left. The woman appears to be in a store, standing on the left side of the card. The back of the card has more information about the business.

Trade card advertising I. Benesch & Sons, a furniture store located at 549-557 N. Gay Street above Belair Market in Baltimore, Maryland. Circa 1885. The card depicts a scene of two girls in a washtub. The reverse features a full advertisement.