Subject: Jewish community

This billhead from Roth & Friedman, Enterprise Knitting Works, dated July 5, 1893, records a sale to Mr. Jas R. Mercer of Reading, PA. The company, located at 442-448 St. Clair St., Toledo, Ohio, manufactured seamless hosiery and hand-knit worsted goods. The itemized list includes quantities of mitts, hosiery, and socks with corresponding prices, totaling 220.00. The billhead features a prominent blue lithographic illustration of a multi-story factory building, representing the "Enterprise Knitting Works." The business name "Roth & Friedman" is printed in an ornate script, typical of the period, alongside standard printed and handwritten transaction details. 3.

This financial resolution, issued by The Hibernia Savings and Loan Society in San Francisco on January 14, 1895, serves as a certified true copy of an original resolution. It authorizes M. Silverstein (President), Max Michaels (Vice President), and D. Block (Treasurer) of the Chevra Shaare Refooah Society to receive and provide valid receipts for money deposits into their Pass-Book No. 172-506 account. The document confirms the authenticity of their signatures and states that D. Lande, Secretary of The Hibernia Savings and Loan Society, is to be notified of any changes regarding authorized individuals. The item is a printed form with handwritten insertions for the date, the name of the recipient society, the names and roles of the authorized individuals, and the signatures of the Hibernia Savings and Loan Society officials. It features a printed "SEAL." indicator at the bottom left. **3.

This American Coin Silver Repousse Presentation Goblet, crafted by Tifft & Whiting (active 1840-1853) of North Attleboro, MA, was presented to J. Lewin by the members of the Shiloh Lodge No. 17, I.O.B.B. in Albany, NY, on April 17, 1854. The cup features a scroll cartouche with an engraved presentation inscription: "Presented to J. Lewin, by the [illegible word] Shiloh Lodge No. 17 [illegible word, possibly I.O.B.B] Albany Apr 17th 1854". The surface of the cup is richly adorned with ornate floral and scrollwork decoration in a repoussé style, characteristic of mid-19th century silversmithing. The goblet stands 5 1/8 inches high and weighs 3.70 troy ounces.

A handwritten letter from Benjamin Gratz to his brother, Simon Gratz, dated August 10, 1812, from Fredericksburg, Virginia. The letter discusses business matters, including information Benjamin gathered regarding public monies and stock value, and details a meeting with Mr. Brooke in Norfolk. Benjamin indicates he will be returning to Philadelphia via steamer. The letter includes an integral blank and an autograph address panel on the verso, along with a red wax seal. **3.

A handwritten letter from Rosa W. Rosenfeld (R.W.R.) to Mayer Sulzberger, dated March 17, 1889. The letter requests a meeting with Mr. Sulzberger, Ms. Rosenfeld, and Mr. Louis Levy to discuss an unspecified subject. It also mentions that the committee will bring a letter from Dr. Aaron Friedenwald. The letter suggests "Sunday, March seventeenth" as a meeting day and asks Sulzberger to propose a convenient time and place. The stationery features a printed letterhead with "R.W.R." and "1718 EUTAW PLACE".

This manuscript, titled "Verzameling van Schoonheden van Verschillende Dichters" (An Aesthetic Collection by Various Poets), was compiled by David da Silva in Suriname in 1865. It is an extensive collection of poems and short stories by various authors, presented in an elegant cursive hand, ink on paper. The document features a fine calligraphic title and includes text in both Dutch and French. The physical item consists of (2), 249, (9) pages, showing occasional light stains and is currently unbound. This is an unpublished literary manuscript. 3.

A sepia-toned carte-de-visite (CDV) photograph depicts a Cooper and Levy delivery cart, pulled by two horses, with a man standing beside it. The cart is visibly labeled "COOPER AND LEVY" and "104 & 106 First Ave Seattle." The reverse side of the photograph features the imprint of the photographer, "J. C. JUDKINS, PHOTOGRAPHER," indicating their location at "Concord and University Sts., Seattle - Wash." The image captures a moment in late 19th-century urban commerce, showcasing a common mode of delivery for a mercantile business.

This document is a receipt for fifty cents (Vijftig Centen) paid by J. S. Lion. The payment was made as "Offerfelden" (offerings) for the benefit of the "Armewezen der Nederlandsche Israëlitsche Gemeente" (Charity of the Dutch Israelite Community) in Paramaribo. The offering was made on "29 Tebammy S.L." (February 29), and the receipt itself is dated Paramaribo, March 6, 1836. The document features printed text for the main body, with handwritten insertions for the payer's name, the amount, the specific offering date, the receipt date, and the signature of "Den Penningmeester" (The Treasurer), Promet. The amount 'f=50' is underlined twice. The overall style is simple and functional, typical of financial records of the period.

A strip of twelve printed monthly coupons, dated from January 1 to December 1, 1837, acknowledging contributions made by J. Juda Lyons. These receipts document payments of 0.50 Gulden each month to the Armwezen der Nederlandsche Israelitische Gemeente (Almsfund of the Dutch Jewish Community) in Paramaribo, Suriname. Each coupon features pre-printed text with handwritten insertions for the contributor's name, account number (No. 46), amount, and the signature of the treasurer. The title "Bijdrage Ten Behoeve van het Armwezen der Nederlandsche Israelitische Gemeente" (Contribution to the Almsfund of the Dutch Jewish Community) is printed prominently along the left edge of the strip.

A financial resolution from the Hibernia Savings and Loan Society, dated May 20, 1895, certifying a true copy of a resolution passed by Congregation Tiferes Izrael on May 9, 1895. This resolution authorizes Isaac Silverman, First Trustee, and George Rosenberg, Second Trustee, to receive and receipt for moneys deposited with The Hibernia Savings and Loan Society on behalf of Congregation Tiferes Izrael. The document is a printed form with handwritten dates, names, and signatures, and bears a partial impression of an official seal. 3.

This document is a true copy of an original resolution passed by the Chevra Shaare Sholam on February 10, 1875. The resolution authorizes individuals to receive and receipt for moneys deposited with the Hibernia Savings and Loan Society, referencing Pass-Book No. 197-1011. Dated February 24, 1875, the document includes handwritten signatures of Hibernia Savings and Loan Society officers: H. Bernard (President), H. Benjamin (Vice President), A. Davis (1st Trustee), J. H. Coleman (2nd Trustee), and I. Less (Secretary), verifying the resolution and the authenticity of the required signatures. A handwritten note near the bottom indicates 'Feby 15th 1875', and a formal embossed seal is present. The document features ornate handwritten script for the date and business name.

A duotone stereoscopic photograph from the "Staten Island Gems" series by I. Almstaedt, Tompkinsville, S.I., circa 1875. The image, possibly titled "Fort Street N.B." based on handwritten inscription and external description, depicts a snow-covered winter landscape with bare trees and a stone wall. The card features a narrow red border on the front. The reverse is printed on pink cardstock with "Staten Island Gems" in ornate Victorian-style lettering above "I. Almstaedt, Photographer, Tompkinsville, S.I." and the phrase "Duplicates can always be had."

A stereoscopic photograph from the "Staten Island Gems" series by J. Almstaedt, depicting the "N. Y. Yacht Tub House" located on a pier over water, with small boats nearby. The verso is pink with ornate black text advertising "Staten Island Gems" and identifying "J. Almstaedt, Photographer" of Tompkinsville, S. I., also noting "Duplicates can always be had." The image captures a serene waterside scene.

This trade card advertises Hirschheimer Bros., Popular Clothiers & Furnishers, located at 6 & 8 North Market St., Canton, Ohio. The front of the card features a color illustration of a young boy dressed in a green hat adorned with a peacock feather, a blue sailor-style top with a red bow, and brown trousers, casually leaning against a stone structure. The text "HIRSCHHEIMER BROS." is prominently displayed at the top, with "Popular Clothiers & Furnishers" and the address at the bottom. The card exemplifies late 19th-century advertising styles, likely produced via lithography. **3.

This trade card advertises Joseph Cohen & Son as "Sensali Marittimi" (maritime brokers/agents) with offices in Charleston, S.C., and Savannah, GA. The card indicates the business was "Casa Stabilita dal 1844" (Established since 1844). It features a colored depiction of the Kingdom of Italy flag, along with ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and locations. The card also notes a telegraphic address "'COHENSON'" and identifies Capt. ANT. CASTELLANO as the Director of the Italian and Austrian Department.

This trade card for L. Loupe, a dealer in dry goods, clothing, boots, shoes, carpets, oil cloths, and matting, features a humorous illustration with the caption "IN WANT - OF A DRINK." The image depicts a man, possibly a caricature, leaning against a bar with two barrels (one marked "XX") and a sign for "OLD RYE." The card is designed to advertise L. Loupe's general merchandise business in Gilroy, California, characteristic of late 19th-century retail advertising.

This trade card for L. Loupe, a dealer in dry goods, clothing, boots, shoes, carpets, oil cloths, and matting in Gilroy, California, features a comical illustration titled “A Front Seat in a Rail-Road Car.” The image depicts a person from behind, wearing a large, ornate hat that obstructs the view for anyone sitting behind them on a train. The card uses blue ink on a light background with a simple decorative border. The verso is blank.

This trade card advertises Simon Samler, a clothing house located at Nos. 27 & 109 South Greene St. in Trenton, N.J. The business promoted itself as "The Cheapest Clothing House in the City" and a "Popular and Reliable Clother," offering "The Finest and most complete Stock of Men's, Boys' and Children's Clothing at astonishing Low Prices." The front of the card features an illustrative lake scene with two men in boats and a gnarled tree under a moon or sun, with stylized text for the business name and offerings. The verso provides additional promotional text, also using ornate Victorian-style lettering for key phrases like "Clother." **3.