Subject: House furnishings

Billhead from Morris & Levy, dealers in fancy and staple dry goods, carpets, oil cloth, and wall paper, located in Eureka, Nevada. The billhead is dated October 9, 1884, and includes a handwritten entry for a transaction that totals $4.90. The billhead displays a handwritten signature by P. Hjul. The billhead has an ornate, handwritten header with a decorative frame.

Billhead from H. Newbauer, a dealer in furniture, crockery, and glassware, in Jackson, California, dated October 1864. The bill details a sale of one rocking chair for $7.50. The billhead also lists A. Newberger. H. Newbauer was an early California pioneer and active in the formation of the Jewish community in Jackson, California, which is located east of Sacramento.

This business card advertises M. Neuburger & Co., importers of small wares, located at 305 Canal Street and 47 Howard Street, New York. [The business was also associated with J. Rosenberg and S. Wilhelm.] The front of the card features the company name in large bold lettering. The card also indicates that the business was an importer of small wares. The back of the card is blank. This is a business card and not a trade card as initially categorized.

This is a six-page (plus insert) catalog from the New York showroom of Jacob & Josef Kohn, the renowned Viennese bentwood furniture manufacturers. The catalog showcases a selection of their furniture with detailed descriptions, likely targeting upscale clientele in New York City. The catalog's small size (4.5" x 6.5") suggests it may have been intended for distribution or browsing in the store itself.

This catalog, produced by Stern & Silverman of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, showcases a range of household electrical apparatus. The seven single-sided pages feature illustrations and descriptions of items including bells, fire alarms, and electric gas lighting. The two-sided back cover includes an advertisement for Thomson-Houston Electric Light & Edison systems for incandescent lighting. The catalog offers a glimpse into the early adoption of electrical appliances in homes, circa 1888.

This trade card advertises A. Benesch's Installment House, located at 109 South Broadway, between Gough and Bank Streets, Baltimore, Maryland. The front of the card depicts a woman wearing a hat. The back of the card contains a full advertisement. [The card was printed by Leon Meyers & Co., which merged with Pictorial Printing in 1885.]

This trade card advertises A. Cohen, an importer and dealer in china, glass, crockery, lamps, oil, and other goods. The card features a die-cut of a horseshoe with an owl sitting on it. The front of the card lists two addresses for the business: 673 Fulton Street and 201 Court Street, both in New York City. The back of the card is blank. [The collection also includes two crocks with the business's advertisement impressed on them.]

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 retailer located at 873.875 Broadway, S.W. corner of 8th St., San Francisco, California. The front of the card features an illustration of a young girl holding a large envelope, sealed with a flower. The back of the card provides further details about the company, including its multiple locations in California: San Francisco, Santa Cruz, San Bernardino, and Oakland. The card lists the business as manufacturers and importers.

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 embossed trade card advertises A. Siegel Gas Fixture Co., located at 219 North Broadway in St. Louis, Missouri. The front of the card features a prominent red rose in the center, surrounded by a decorative frame. The company's name and address are displayed prominently, along with a detailed advertisement for chandeliers, clocks, and gas machines. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises A. Siegel Gas Fixture Co. located at 219 N. Broadway, St. Louis, Missouri. The card depicts a pastoral scene featuring a man riding in a horse-drawn wagon. In the foreground, gas fixtures, bronzes, and hanging lamps are prominently displayed. The front of the card is illustrated, while the back is blank.

This trade card advertises the A. Siegel Gas Fixture Co. located at 219 North Broadway in St. Louis, Missouri. The front of the card shows two children in winter clothes standing in front of a horseshoe-shaped gate. A dog is standing next to them. The card has a red border. The back is blank.

This trade card advertises A. Siegel Gas Fixture Co., located at 219 N. Broadway, formerly 5th Street. The front of the card features two well-dressed girls in a garden setting. The illustration is stylized and the girls' features are slightly exaggerated, giving it a charming and slightly whimsical feel. They are dressed in contrasting outfits, one in a white dress with a red sash and a red hat, the other in a dark dress with a white collar and a white hat. The background appears to be a garden with trees, flowers, and foliage, all rendered in a soft, muted color palette. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises A. Siegel Gas Fixture Co., located at 219 N. Broadway, formerly 5th Street. [The company specialized in gas and coal fixtures, including hanging lamps, bronzes, clocks, and other items.] The front of the card features a profile illustration of a young man holding a bow and arrow. He appears to be preparing to shoot, with his concentration focused on the target. This suggests the company's high quality and precise craftsmanship. The back of the card has a full advertisement.

This trade card advertises A. Wurtenberg and Co., a dry goods store located in Fort Edward, New York. The front of the card features a large red rose with a smaller scene behind it. The card is likely from the late 19th Century. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises A. Wurtenberg and Co., a dry goods and house furnishing store in Fort Edward, New York. The front of the card features a yellow rose with a scene behind it. [The store was a member of the Jewish Publication Society, a non-profit organization that aimed to promote Jewish literature and culture.] The card's back is not visible.

This trade card for A. Wurtenberg and Co., located in Fort Edward, New York, features a large white rose with a scene in the background. The card appears to be printed on heavy stock paper. The rose is centered on the card and occupies much of the front. The background scene is visible behind the rose.

This trade card advertises Abraham J. Berkowitz's sewing machine and motor business at 50 East 10th Street, New York. The front of the card features the name of the company, the address, and the phone number: 'PHONE STUYVESANT 972.' It also indicates the business was established in 1886. The back of the card contains a greeting written in Yiddish.

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 for B. Nathan & Co., a house furnishings store, features a red carnation in the center of the front of the card. The address, 130 Sutter Street, is printed at the top of the card. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Bloom's, a dry goods and fancy goods store in New York City. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of a boy and girl reading a book. The illustration is created in pastel tints and ink. The back of the card provides details about the store's inventory, which includes a wide array of items including women's and children's clothing, lace, and artificial flowers. The card employs over a dozen different fonts in a well-designed layout.

This trade card advertises Bloom's, a dry goods and house furnishings store located in New York City. The front of the card features a playful illustration of children marching. The back of the card is a full advertisement with a calendar. The card includes an 1877 date.

This trade card advertises Bloom's, a dry goods and house furnishings store located at 48 and 50 West 14th Street, New York. The front of the card features a charming illustration of two children, a boy and a girl, reading a book together in a park setting. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.

This trade card advertises Blumenthal's, a furnishings store located at 631 Eighth Avenue between 40th and 41st Streets in New York City. The front of the card features an illustration of a couple dressed in colonial attire standing outside a building. The building is a two-story structure with a white facade and a dark roof. The back of the card features an advertisement for Blumenthal's wide selection of household goods, including refrigerators, tables, pocket cutlery, china, and glassware.

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 David Seidmann, a furniture dealer located at 323 North Second Street in Philadelphia. The card is simple in design, featuring a white background with black lettering. The front of the card prominently displays the name “David Seidmann,” followed by the phrase “Furniture Dealer,” and the address. [David Seidmann's business is known to have been located at this address in Philadelphia in the 1880s, so the trade card can be dated to roughly that time period.] The card appears to be from a collection of 19th-century trade cards. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Ehrichs', a general store located at Eighth Avenue, 24th & 25th Streets, New York City. The front of the card features a stylized illustration of a man's head in the center, possibly representing a Van Dyke beard style, against a light background. The card is rectangular in shape and has rounded corners. The back of the card is not blank and features an advertisement.

This large vintage trade card advertises Emerich, Straus & Co., furniture retailers located at 257 & 259 State Street in Chicago. The front of the card features an illustration of a dove holding a red rose. The back of the card is a full advertisement announcing the grand opening of the store.

This trade card advertises Feist's, a dry goods store located in Santa Clara, California. The front of the card features a humorous illustration of a boy kissing a girl. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Geo. H. Samuel, a furniture and carpet company located at 263 Washington Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The front of the card features an illustration of a thatched-roof cottage, a charming motif that alludes to the warmth and comfort of home furnishings. The back of the card is not visible in this image but is presumed to include further details about the business.

This trade card advertises George Heyman, a furniture and household goods merchant located at 179 Canal Street in New York City. The front of the card features an illustration of two children hiding under a white sheet. They are peeking out at the viewer and laughing. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Goldsmith & Co., interior decorators in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The front of the card depicts a colonial woman leaning out a window and holding a flower. She is looking directly at the viewer. The background is yellow and white. The card advertises carpets, curtains, and shades. [J. Goldsmith of Milwaukee, Wisconsin was Jewish and was killed in action (KIA) during the Civil War.]

This trade card features an image of a mother and three children. The youngest child is wearing rain gear and is positioned at the bottom of the card. The back of the card is blank. [J. Goldsmith, a Jewish resident of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was killed in action during the Civil War.]

This trade card advertises Hecht Bros. & Co., an installment house that sold furniture, carpets, stoves, and household goods. The business was located at 414 West Baltimore Street. The front of the card features a colorful illustration of a bird perched on a branch, surrounded by autumn leaves. The back of the card includes a full advertisement.

This trade card for Hyman & Co. features a winter scene of a church with snow-covered trees in the foreground. The text, printed in black against a white background, indicates the address for the business: 193 W. Fifth St., near Elm, Cincinnati. The back of the card is blank. The card appears to be black and white.

This trade card advertises Hyman, a furniture dealer located at 135 & 137 E. 5th St., Dayton, Ohio. The front of the card features a winter scene with a decorative floral border. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.

This trade card advertises I. Bedichimer, a jeweler located at 160 North Second Street, Philadelphia. The card features a black background with delicate white flowers and a lilac branch with white flowers. The business name, 'I. Bedichimer,' is displayed prominently, along with the address. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises I. Bedichimer, a jeweler located at 616 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a decorative arrangement of flowers. The background is a soft, muted color. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises I. Steinberg, an upholsterer located at 52 Orchard Street, New York City. The front of the card is pink and features the business name and address in black lettering. The card also includes the telephone number, 975 Orchard. The back of the card is blank. The image is of a card with a pink color scheme, with the company name and address in dark lettering.

This trade card advertises I.S. Cohen, an agent for the Standard Sewing Machine Co., located at 145 Sixth Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features an illustration of children playing. They are holding a hoop and a stick, and appear to be jumping over a rope. The card has a red border. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises J. L. Isaacs, a decorator located at 1210 Olive Street in the Excelsior Building, St. Louis, Missouri. [Isaacs was active in Jewish affairs.] The front of the card features a bust portrait of a young woman dressed in a local costume. Her hair is pulled back from her face. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for the business.

This trade card advertises J. L. Isaacs, a decorator located at 1210 Olive Street in the Excelsior Building in St. Louis, Missouri. The card features a bust portrait of a young boy in a costume, likely a local traditional style. The back of the card provides a full advertisement for the business. [J. L. Isaacs was active in Jewish affairs].

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 J. N. Kersburg, a dry goods and carpet store located at 54 & 60 Main Street, Medina, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of a farming couple standing in a pasture. The woman is wearing a long dress and bonnet, while the man is wearing a hat and pants. They are surrounded by sheep and other farm animals. The illustration is set against a backdrop of a barn and a field of flowers. The card has a border. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises J. N. Kersburg, a dry goods and carpet merchant located at 54 Main Street in Medina, New York. The card features a dove flying above a rose, with the design resembling an envelope. The front of the card includes the phrase 'Dry Goods and Carpets' in a bold typeface, and 'Clothing, and Hats' in a smaller font. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises J. N. Kersburg's dry goods and carpet business in Medina, New York. The front of the card lists two addresses: 54 Main Street for clothing and hats and 60 Main Street for dry goods and carpets. The card features a gold background with a floral design and the lettering is in black. It's likely the back of the card is blank as the back of the first card is blank. The card is in good condition.

This trade card advertises the china department of J.B. Martin & Co., located at the corner of West King and Prince Streets in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features an illustration of a Royal Dresden teapot with a small, decorative floral design. The back of the card is blank.

This is one of two trade cards for Jacob Weinheimer, a furniture dealer located at 49 North Salina Street in Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features an illustration depicting a naval battle scene, likely a moment from the American Civil War. Admiral David Farragut, a prominent figure in the Civil War, can be seen in the scene. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card, part two of a set, advertises Jacob Weinheimer, a furniture dealer located at 49 N. Salina Street, Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features a detailed illustration of a naval battle during the Civil War. The USS Merrimac, a Confederate ironclad, is prominently featured in the scene. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Jacob Weinheimer, a furniture dealer located at 49 N. Salina Street, Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features a young girl dressed in different costumes. This card is part of a set of four, with three other cards featuring the same young girl. [Jacob Weinheimer was a Jewish merchant who specialized in selling furniture, house furnishings, and other household goods.] The back of the card is blank.

This trade card for Jacob Weinheimer, a furniture dealer located at 49 N. Salina Street, Syracuse, New York, features a young girl dressed in a variety of costumes. The girl is shown in four different outfits. This is the fourth of four cards in a set. [Jacob Weinheimer was a Jewish businessman who operated a furniture dealership in Syracuse, New York.] The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Jacob Weinheimer, a furniture dealer located at 49 N. Salina Street in Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features a series of four illustrations. Each illustration shows a young girl dressed in different costumes. The second set of four illustrations is visible in this image. The card is part of a series of four, with the other images showing different illustrations of young girls in different costumes. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Jacob Weinheimer, a furniture dealer located at 49 North Salina Street, Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of a vase filled with flowers, likely representing the type of products sold by the store. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Joseph Jacobs, a clothier located at 83 Chatham Street, New York. The front of the card features a scene at a zoo, with a girl in a blue dress with a ribbon in her hair standing in front of a large animal enclosure. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.

This trade card advertises Joseph Jacobs, a clothier located at 83 Chatham Street, New York. The front of the card features a charming illustration of children playing croquet in a park-like setting. A dog is chasing ducks, adding a playful touch to the scene. A girl in a red dress, a girl in a yellow dress, and a boy in a blue jacket are depicted. The background includes trees and greenery. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.

This trade card advertises Joseph Scheider & Co., manufacturers of patent self-righting cuspidors. The front of the card features an illustration of a cuspidor. The text indicates that the company is located at 58 Beekman Street in New York City and that they have factories in Portland, Connecticut. [The business name is Joseph Scheider & Co., and the individual associated with it is Joseph Scheider.] The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Joseph Scherer, a furniture and furnishings retailer in Baltimore, Maryland. The front of the card features a girl holding a kitten. She is wearing a green dress. The background is gold. [Scherer's store was located at 149 & 151 S. Broadway and 85 S. Broadway.] The card is one of three in a set.

This trade card advertises the dry goods business of L. Cohen in Troy, New York. The card features a red rose with a stylized stem and leaves. The back of the card is blank.

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 Leiter Bros. clothing and furnishing store in Syracuse, New York. The front features a comical illustration of a rose singing to a mouse. The rose is wearing a long dress and a large hat. The mouse is wearing a hat, jacket, and pants and holds a small rose in his paws. The card has a red border and includes the business address: 52 S. Salina Street. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card features a young boy, dressed in a costume, playing a lute. The front of the card advertises Leopold Strauss's dry goods, carpets, millinery, and other goods. The business was located at 162 Main Street, Middletown, Connecticut. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Levy Bros & Co., a dry goods store located at 32 & 34 Market Street in Wilkes-barre, Pennsylvania. The card is die-cut in the shape of a bellows. The front of the card features an illustration of a grand English estate scene with a large, ornate house and a spacious lawn. The back of the card is blank.

This is the third card in a three-card set for M. Lachman & Co., a carpet, oil cloth, and Smyrna rug merchant located at 31 Post Street, Kearny, San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a color illustration of a young boy with a magnifying glass examining a group of insects. The illustration appears to be from a book.

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 advertises M. Rosenthal & Sons, a business specializing in baby carriages and refrigerators. The card features a simple design with a basket of roses in the center. It measures 4 1/2 by 3 inches. The business was established 38 years before 1885, meaning it was founded in 1847. [Thomson's mercantile and professional directory from 1851 lists Levi Rosenthal at 30 Pennsylvania Avenue in Baltimore.]

This trade card advertises the business of Marcus Weiss, a dealer in crockery and glassware located at 163 Eighth Avenue, near 18th Street in New York. The front of the card features two birds perched on a branch against a plain background. The card has a red border and a black outline. The back of the card likely contains further information about the business. The image is likely a printed card. The background appears to be white with red border.

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 Oscar S. Levy, an importer and manufacturer of stoves located at 525 & 527 Market Street in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a humorous illustration of a chick chasing a bug. The back of the card provides more details about the business, including a list of products and services offered by Levy.

This trade card advertises Posner's, a general store located on Lexington Avenue in Baltimore, Maryland. The front of the card features an illustration of Don Quixote riding a horse. The back of the card includes a full advertisement for the store.

This trade card advertises R. Frauenthal, a dry goods merchant located at 29 S. Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a large portrait of a young woman wearing a white feathered hat. She is depicted in a formal, elegant manner, likely intended to convey the quality and refinement of Frauenthal's merchandise. The portrait is surrounded by a decorative border and includes a small illustration of a man in a suit and holding a cane, possibly indicating the availability of clothing and accessories for men. The back of the card is not visible in the scan.

This trade card advertises the dry goods and house furnishings business of R. Shulman, located at 361 Main Street between Cabot and Hamilton Streets, in Holyoke, Massachusetts. The card is a simple design, featuring the store name and address printed in black ink on a white background. The back of the card is blank. [The trade card suggests that Shulman was a Jewish merchant.]

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 Rice, Born & Co., a stove and range dealer located at 77, 79, and 81 Camp Street in New Orleans, Louisiana. The card features a cartoon of a Black woman archer, drawn in a racist caricature. The back of the card is printed with an advertisement for Cotton Plant stoves and ranges.

This trade card advertises Rosenblatt's New York Store, located at 57 Main Street in Medina, New York. The front of the card features a floral design with the name of the store and its address prominently displayed. The card is vertically oriented. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises S. Baumann & Bro., located at 229 to 245 Sixth Avenue in New York City. The front of the card features a simple text design with the store's name, address, and a description of the goods sold, but the specific items are not listed. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises S. D. Schoenfeld & Bro., a business in Red Bluff, California. The front of the card depicts sailboats and a man in a dinghy. The card is decorated with a red and gold border. It appears to have information on the back, but the image is obscured.

This trade card advertises S. Dannenbaum, a dry goods merchant in Vallejo, California. The front of the card features a sepia-toned image of a baby. The back of the card is blank. The card has a decorative border surrounding the text.

This trade card advertises the furniture business, S. Rosenbloom & Sons, located at 325 Warren Street in Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features a young boy playing with a hoop. He is wearing a kilt. The back of the card has a full advertisement for the company.

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, advertising Samuel Aronson's business at 288 Bleecker Street, corner of Commerce Street, New York, features a lithograph of a young girl seated and reading with a man standing behind her. The card has a pink background with the business name in gold lettering, and a yellow banner announcing 'China and Glass' along with the address in red. The back of the card is filled with advertising information about the store.

This trade card advertises Starr & Marcus, located at 22 John Street, New York City. The front of the card shows the text ‘Starr & Marcus’ and the address ‘22 John Street – Upstairs’. The back of the card is blank. [Starr & Marcus were likely Jewish merchants selling house furnishings or jewelry.]

This trade card advertises Steinhart, Goldsmith & Co., the I X L Store, located at 178 Eldorado Street in Stockton, California. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a baby being delivered by a stork. The card has an orange border, with the business name and address printed in the center. The illustration likely represents the store's wide variety of baby goods. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Sternberger's, a furniture store located at 1218 Market Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a boy holding a flag, with birds flying around him. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card for Sternberger's Feather, Mattress and Bed Clothing Depot depicts three elves standing in a meadow amongst flowers, one holding a large butterfly. The card is bordered in blue and features a white background. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for the store, including the business's address: 1218 Market Street, Philadelphia.

This trade card advertises Sternberger's Furniture at 1218 Market Street, Philadelphia. The front of the card features a stylized red rose on a branch. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for the business.

This trade card advertises Sternberger's Furniture, located at 1218 Market Street, Philadelphia. The front of the card features a wintry scene depicting a church and a graveyard. The background includes trees, snow, and a fence. The back of the card features an advertisement featuring a goose on a bag of feathers.

This trade card advertises Sternberger's Furniture and Bedding Store, located at 1218 Market Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a stylized illustration of a lily, a symbol of purity and beauty, often associated with the home. The back of the card includes an advertisement for bedding. The image is in shades of blue and green, and features a stylized floral design. The card is bordered in blue.

This trade card advertises Sternberger's, a furniture dealer located at 1218 Market Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features an image of a carnation with the business name printed across the top. The back of the card has an advertisement for bedding.

This trade card advertises Straus', a dry goods and furniture store in Baltimore, Maryland. The front of the card features a charming illustration of children playing in a large barrel filled with colorful flowers. The address is listed as 101, 103, 1117 & 119 N. Howard Street. The card notes that the back of the card contains a “grand opening” advertisement. The card has slight damage to the top right corner. The back of the card is not included in the digital copy.

This trade card advertises The Dayton Hyman Co., a business located at 29 & 31 North Main Street, Dayton, Ohio. The front of the card features an illustration of a horse-drawn sleigh on an icy road. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Wangenheim, Sternheim & Co., a business located at 27 & 29 Sutter St. and 528 & 530 Market St. in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features an illustration of three children playing next to a fence. The back of the card provides additional information about the business and the goods they sell. The back of the card also lists the business's telephone number. The trade card has matching billheads.

This trade card advertises Wangenheim, Sternheim & Co., importers and jobbers of fancy goods and notions. The front of the card depicts two clowns, one wearing a red and black striped suit, the other a blue and yellow one, playing drunk. The card includes two addresses: 27 & 29 Sutter Street and 520 to 526 Market Street. The back of the card contains more detailed information about the business.

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.

This trade card advertises Zundel & Wineman's furniture store in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a cartoon illustration of a couple kissing with a humorous poem printed below. The back of the card is a full-page advertisement. The address of the store is listed at 112 South Penn Avenue. The store specialized in furniture for all occasions, including marriage anniversaries.

This trade card advertises "The Champion Lamp," a product by A. J. Weidener located at 36 South 2nd Street in Philadelphia. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a baby nestled in a bird's nest. The text on the card emphasizes that the lamps are "Positively Non-Explosive" and "Made in Every Form." The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises A. Jonas & Bros., a clothing and furnishing store with multiple locations in California. The front of the card (Image 1) depicts two children playing with a wagon in a sepia-toned illustration. The background suggests an outdoor setting. Below the image, the address 873-875 Broadway S.W., cor. 8th is visible. The back of the card (Image 2) lists additional locations and merchandise: Santa Cruz—Clothing, Furnishing Goods, Hats, Shoes, etc.; San Bernardino—Boston Clothing and Shoe House, St. Charles Hotel; San Francisco. The back of the card also mentions San Francisco, suggesting another branch of the business.

This trade card advertises B. E. Block & Bro., dealers in furniture and house furnishings. The front of the card depicts a charming illustration of a young girl in a white dress dancing with a dog around a Maypole. The style and colors suggest a late 19th-century aesthetic. The back of the card displays the business's address: High and Charlotte Streets.

Trade card advertising B. Nathan & Co., located at 130 Sutter Street, San Francisco, California. The card features a blue flower design. The date is circa 1885. The card is part of the collection of Judaica Americana materials.

This trade card advertises Blumenthal's Housekeeper's Emporium. The front of the card features a color illustration of a boy dressed in a Scottish outfit. The illustration is done in a style typical of late 19th-century commercial printing. Below the image, the address is printed: 631 Eighth St., between 40th & 41st. The back of the card features the text "Housekeeper's Emporium."

This trade card advertises Feld & Fine, proprietors Nathan Feld and Samuel Fine, dealers in house furnishings. The front of the card features a stylized illustration of a wheat stalk, possibly representing abundance and prosperity. The address is also visible: S.W. Corner 6th & Main, Cincinnati, Ohio. The back of the card features a full advertisement, though the details aren't visible in the provided image. The style suggests it may date from the late 19th century.

This trade card advertises Henry Schoenthal's store in Washington, Pennsylvania. The front of the card depicts a toddler attempting to put on a pair of spectacles. The illustration is charming and likely intended to attract attention. The back of the card features a full advertisement for the business, detailing the goods sold: Dry Goods, Paper, Books, and House Furnishings. [The donor notes that his great-grandfather, Isidore Schoenthal, arrived in Washington, Pennsylvania in 1881, and that Henry Schoenthal and his family were the only other Schoenthals in town.]

This trade card advertises the Home Furniture and Carpet Company located at 263 Washington Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The front of the card showcases a charming illustration of a thatched-roof cottage, evoking a sense of homey comfort and suggesting the style of furniture sold by the company. The image is likely intended to convey a feeling of coziness and quality associated with domestic life. Below the image, the text clearly displays the business name and street address. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises I. Bedichimer, a retailer of clocks, watches, jewelry, and house furnishings, located at 160 North Second Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a detailed drawing of the store front. The image shows architectural details suggesting a late 19th-century commercial building. The business name and address are clearly visible. The back of the card is blank. There is a note on the card record that indicates that there are other trade cards by the same business.

This trade card advertises the "New" I. W. Goldberg Furniture Store in Bridgeton, New Jersey. The card is die-cut in the shape of an expandable fan. The front of the card displays a picture of a snow-covered mill, labeled "Old Mill." The back of the card is blank. The address, 114 Broad Street, Bridgeton, NJ, is printed on the card. This is one of four images in the record. The other three images show the trade card from various angles, showing the die-cut design more clearly.

This trade card advertises J. B. Nyburg, a dealer in second-hand furniture, located at 721 W. Baltimore St., Baltimore, MD. The front of the card features a decorative floral design. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for the business. The card shows some damage and was donated to aid Russian Jews. There is a second image in the record, which shows the back of the card.

This trade card advertises J. N. Kersburg's business in Medina, New York. The front of the card showcases a charming illustration of a cherub riding on a swan. Below the image, the text advertises "Clothing, Hats, Caps, and Furnishing Goods" at 54 Main Street and "Dry Goods & Carpets" at 60 Main Street. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises J. Rosenblatt & Co., importers of house furnishings, located at 32 S. Howard Street in Baltimore, Maryland. The front of the card features the business name prominently displayed. The words "IMPORTERS" are displayed above the address. The back of the card is blank.

This is one of four trade cards featuring a young girl dressed in different costumes. This particular card (the first in the set of four) shows the girl in a different outfit. The front of the card displays a charming illustration of a young girl, possibly a child model, elegantly dressed in a costume. The image is brightly colored, likely intended to attract attention. The illustration is accompanied by text providing the name and address of the business. The text “49 N. Salina Street” is clearly visible. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Leopold Strauss's dry goods and house furnishings store in Middletown, Connecticut. The front of the card (Image 1) depicts a charming illustration of a child in a walker. The style of the illustration suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The back of the card (Image 2) is blank. [Leopold Strauss, born June 2, 1835, and died August 19, 1887, held a patent for scissors and shears (Patent #226128, issued March 30, 1880). He was buried in Indian Hill Cemetery in Middletown, Connecticut, a section largely comprised of Jewish residents.]

Trade card advertising the dry goods and house furnishings business of S. Dannenbaum in Vallejo, California. The card depicts a salesman handing a card to a customer. The reverse side contains an advertisement with a date of January 1, 1884, suggesting a clearance sale. Circa 1885.

This trade card advertises S. Kann, Sons & Co.'s "Mammoth Establishment" located at 11 East Main Street, near the railroad in Westminster, Maryland. The front of the card (Image 1) likely depicts the store's exterior or interior, although details are not clearly visible in the provided image. The text clearly states the business name, address, and description. The back of the card (Image 2) is blank. [The company was founded in Washington, D.C. in 1893, by Louis, Solomon, and Sigmund Kann. The Baltimore family originally came to Washington in 1890 to liquidate Abe Kaufman's store at 909 Pennsylvania Ave., NW, and returned to establish a permanent business. The store remained family owned until 1971, when it was sold to L. S. Good and Co. of Wheeling, West Virginia. The company closed in 1975.]

This trade card advertises Shirek & Co., dealers in carpets, oil cloths, and mattings. The front of the card features the business name, 'Shirek & Co.,' prominently displayed at the top. Below the name, the card lists the goods sold: "Carpets, Oil Cloths, Mattings, etc.". The address is also included: 1121 Stockton St., San Francisco. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Sol. Heyman's, a bedding, oil cloth, carpets, and furniture establishment. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a child in a goat-drawn cart. The style of the illustration suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The business's name and address are clearly displayed at the top of the card: 974 Third Ave., Near 58th St. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Steinhart, Goldsmith & Co.'s IXL Store in Stockton, California. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a man with an unusually large head. The text on the card clearly states the business name, “STEINHART, GOLDSMITH & CO.”, and the store name, “IXL STORE,” along with the address: 178 Eldorado Street. The style of the illustration and typography suggests a late 19th-century origin. The back of the card is blank. There is a second image associated with this record, but it is not described in the metadata provided.

This trade card advertises Sternberger's, described as the "Old Reliable Feather, Mattress and Bed Clothing Depot." The front of the card features a prominent illustration of a pansy, rendered with considerable detail, suggesting a focus on floral motifs and possibly hinting at the quality and craftsmanship of the bedding products. The back of the card contains an advertisement for the business. The card lists the business' address as 1218 Market Street.

This trade card advertises Wm. Cohen & Co., a dry goods and house furnishings store located in Marysville, California. The front of the card displays the business name, address (73 & 75 D Street, Under St. Nicholas Hotel), and a list of goods sold: "Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, Hats and Millinery Goods." The back of the card lists additional goods: "Carpets, Oil Cloths, Matting, Window Shades, Lace Curtains and Upholster Goods." The text on both the front and back of the card is neatly arranged and easy to read. The card's design is simple and straightforward, typical of trade cards from the late 19th century. The imagery is limited to typography.

This trade card advertises Zundel & Wineman, a furniture store located at 112 South Pennsylvania Avenue in Cleveland, Ohio. The front of the card depicts a woman wearing a blue hat. The image is likely a detail from a larger advertisement. The back of the card features a full advertisement for the business. The image shows the front of the card; the back is described in the donor's notes.