Subject: Judaica

This billhead records a transaction where Cahn, Wampold & Co., operating as a "Clothing Department" and "Jobbers of Goods for Men's Wear and Manufacturers of Clothing," sold "1 Suit to order" for $22.00 to Miss Rohrbough & Moore of Kinmundy, IL, on September 21, 1870. The item features prominent ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and header, with a clear address and terms of sale ("TERMS CASH Unless settled by Note").

This billhead from Henry Fuhrman, a jobber in Dry Goods, Notions, Boots, Shoes, and Gents' Furnishing Goods, records a transaction with Mr. John Stibal on March 8, 1882, in Fremont, Nebraska. The transaction includes the purchase of 12 pairs of grain shoes at 85 cents each for a total of $10.20, and 12 pairs of women's shoes at $1.00 each for a total of $12.00, bringing the grand total to $22.20. The terms of the sale were 90 days, and a note indicates "Back order." The billhead features an ornate Victorian-style design, including an illustration of a multi-story commercial building, likely the "Fuhrman Block," on the left side. The header also states, "All claims must be made within 5 days after receipt of goods, and all bills paid by draft on Chicago or New York."

This billhead documents a transaction from M. L. Chaim, a Dental Surgeon in New York, dated September 28, 1883. It is addressed to D. Bailey, Esq., for dental services rendered, specifically a "Comp. Full upper + partial lower" set of dentures, costing $95.00. The bill is marked "Recd payment." and signed by J. S. Chaim. The billhead features an illustration of a set of teeth in the upper left corner. The header includes the inscription "Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art" and the name "Dr. M. L. Chaim, M. D., Dental Surgeon" in ornate Victorian-style lettering. The document has ruled red and blue lines for itemization. 3.

Billhead - Circa 1860's...Simon Rice, Grocer...229 Penn Avenue, Scranton, Pennsylvania. He was one of the first permanent Jewish settlers in Scranton, Pennsylvania and very active in all Jewish affairs. Simon Rice was a German-born Jewish merchant who became one of Scranton, Pennsylvania's most successful wholesale grocers during the late 19th century. Born in Germany on April 22, 1842, Rice immigrated to the United States as a young man and married Fannie Levy in 1863. He arrived in Scranton during the 1860s, a pivotal time when the city was experiencing a massive post-Civil War economic boom fueled by anthracite coal mining, iron manufacturing, and expanding railroad networks.Rice capitalized on this rapid industrial growth by establishing his mercantile enterprise, Simon Rice & Bro., at 229 Penn Avenue. Located in what was then the primary retail and trading corridor of downtown Scranton, the business quickly evolved from a neighborhood retail grocery into a massive regional wholesale grocery and provisions warehouse. The firm grew to become one of the largest food supply operations in Lackawanna County, distribution networks that handled immense quantities of canned goods, flour, and dried provisions to feed the region's rapidly growing immigrant labor force. Beyond his commercial success, Simon Rice's Jewish identity is thoroughly documented through his extensive leadership, civic involvement, and philanthropic records in Pennsylvania and Ohio. During the 1860s and 1870s, he served as a key figure in organizing Scranton's early German-Jewish immigrant community. His family heavily supported the establishment and growth of Anshe Chesed (later known as Temple Hesed), which was Scranton's very first Jewish congregation. While the synagogue was originally founded with Orthodox traditions, Rice and other community leaders helped align it with the American Reform Movement by 1880. Rice's legacy is also preserved today in the University of Pennsylvania's Arnold and Deanne Kaplan Collection of Early American Judaica, which holds original 19th-century trade cards from his Penn Avenue grocery business.Upon his death on August 4, 1901, Rice made national headlines for an extraordinary act of religious philanthropy. Having amassed a fortune valued near one million dollars—an immense sum for the era—his final will structured a massive trust for educational and religious purposes. As reported on the front page of The New York Times, Rice stipulated that one-third of his entire estate be given directly to the Hebrew Union College of Cincinnati. This historic bequest provided monumental financial support to North America's first Jewish seminary, permanently cementing Rice's role as a major benefactor in the development of American Reform Judaism.

A sepia-toned cartes-de-visite portrait photograph depicting Rabbi Abraham Sutro (1784-1869). Rabbi Sutro is shown from the waist up, with a long white beard, wearing a dark cap and a coat. He is adorned with a medal, signifying his membership in the Order of the Red Eagle, fourth class, awarded by Prussian King Frederick William IV. The reverse of the photograph features the photographer's mark, "PHOTOGRAPHIE vom B. WOHLMUTH MÜNSTER CLEMENSSTR. 117", surrounded by decorative flourishes, typical of studio photography of the period. The card itself shows signs of age, including wear and tear around the edges.

This document is a pre-printed certificate, issued in New Orleans on January 12, 1865, by Sigmund Loeb, a merchant. It certifies that the goods belonging to H. Frank can be transported, serving as a guarantee that the items are accurately represented on accompanying invoices. The certificate also includes a loyalty oath to the United States, affirming no aid or comfort has been given to the rebellion. The item is printed in orange and features three affixed US revenue stamps.

A silver Kiddush cup, presented to Joseph P. De Youngh Telleman by Joseph P. De Youngh in New York on September 29, 1852. The cup features an engraved inscription in script lettering detailing the presentation.

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 silver Kiddush cup presented to Rev. S. Goldman by the Congregation Agudath Achim in New York, New York, on May 18, 1870. The cup is made of coin silver, with an engine-turned base and lip. The main body features an engraved presentation inscription in both Hebrew and English, as well as decorative floral motifs and a relief portrait in an oval frame on one side.

This item consists of a broadside advertising "COHEN'S OFFICES" and the "CATHEDRAL CHURCH LOTTERY," sent as a stampless letter. The broadside, dated Baltimore, June 1820, announces the lottery drawing schedule and details the prize structure, with a highest prize of $40,000 and other prizes ranging down to $5,000. It states that $35,000 will be distributed in prizes without deduction. Whole tickets were sold for $20, with fractional tickets also available. The broadside features ornate typography typical of early 19th-century public announcements, utilizing varied font sizes, bolding, and decorative elements to highlight key information, particularly prize amounts. The reverse side contains a handwritten letter from J. I. Cohen, Jr. to Elie Beatty concerning financial transactions, dated July 2, 1820, from Baltimore, MD to Hagerstown, MD. 3.

A handwritten letter on light blue paper from Rafael Gonzalez & Co. in Bucaramanga, N. Granada (Colombia), to Lanman & Kemp, dated December 23, 1873. Written in Spanish, the letter discusses a shipment of goods, including specific quantities and weights (e.g., "dos galones," "55 kilogramos"), and references Pardo & Dovale as forwarders. The letter shows clear handwritten script and significant fold marks. The verso features several postal markings, including a circular "NEW YORK, U.S." postmark and other forwarder stamps. **3.

A handwritten license issued to Lewis Webb & Co. by Joseph A. Myers, Commissioner for the City of Richmond, authorizing them to sell goods of Foreign Growth or Manufacture by Wholesale until May 1st of the following year. The license was granted upon presentation of a Collector's Receipt for Sixty Dollars. The document features a pre-printed form with handwritten details and double-line borders, typical of early 19th-century administrative documents.

This manuscript comprises twenty-one handwritten pages, with sixteen bound in a handmade booklet (approx. 3" x 7.5") and five on three loose leaves (approx. 4" x 6.5"). It features selected Hebrew words and their English translations, progressing methodically through Genesis Chapters 11 to 40. Each chapter's translations are dated, starting November 12, 1805, for Chapter 11, and concluding in June 1806, for Chapter 40. The entries vary in length, from one to over fifty translated words or phrases per chapter, with no apparent repetition or narrative focus. The handwriting is clear and consistent throughout, presented in neat columns. The paper shows signs of age typical of the early 19th century.

This item is a map depicting the states of North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida, published by S. Augustus Mitchell, Jr. in 1865. The map was originally copyrighted in 1860. It features colored county delineations and an ornate border design, typical of cartography from the period. An inset map of Charleston Harbor is included. The map provides an early depiction of Fort Myers, Florida, with accompanying text highlighting its historical context, including its construction on the ruins of Fort Harvie, its naming after Brevet Colonel Abraham Charles Myers (quartermaster for the Army's Department of Florida), its abandonment in 1858 at the end of the Third Seminole War, and its distinction as the only U.S. fort named after a Jew.

An ornate Victorian-style marriage certificate documenting the union of Frances Traub and Max Rosenthal on October 16, 1887, in New York, NY. The ceremony was officiated by Rev. M. Kraus Kopf of Congregation Sheareth Israel. The document features decorative script for "Marriage Certificate" at the top, an engraved illustration depicting a wedding scene, and Hebrew text. A gold embossed seal is present at the lower left. Witnesses listed are Hannah Straul, S. Popper, and J.P. Hannaford. Note: The certificate text contains a discrepancy, stating the Jewish date as "the 2nd day of Sivan in the year 5622," which does not correspond to October 16, 1887. 3.

A blank pre-printed receipt or statement of services for H. Polano, Jr., based in Philadelphia, PA. The form indicates services for "Professional Services at Funeral of" and includes a line for "Received Payment". It also notes that H. Polano, Jr. is an "Agent for Isaac Leeser's Prayer Books and Bibles". The item features ornate Victorian-style script for key phrases like "No.", "To", "For Professional Services at Funeral of", and "Received Payment", complemented by a standard serif font for other text. The verso contains handwritten notations for "Removing fire wood to celler (.50)" and "Com. on collection (44.48)", totaling "44.98". 3.

A four-tined silver fork. The reverse side features hallmarks including a "B" and "J.G.J", indicating it was made by Judah George Joseph (Gershom). This piece dates to circa the late 1840s and was produced by Joseph, a silversmith established in Toronto, Canada.

A sterling silver business card holder, likely created by Taylor Baldwin & Co. with decorative embellishments by A. Moritz Furst. The front features a finely detailed, classically-garbed female figure leaning on a rock in bas-relief, set against an ornate textured background. The case also has a matching textured pattern on the back and interior surfaces. The top of the case is engraved with the name "M. DAVIS." in a Bookman style font. This piece is a notable example of Moritz Furst's work in decorative embellishments on silverware, a lesser-known aspect of his prolific career as a U.S. Mint medalist. It represents one of the latest known examples of his decorative work, dating to the end of Taylor Baldwin & Co.'s manufacturing period.

This silver presentation cup features eight alternating fancy and plain sides, adorned with delicate engraved oak leaves and vines. The base is decorated with a beaded border. An inscription on the cup reads: "PRESENTED BY THE Y.M.F. A.R.O. NO4 TO BRO. L. LEVY," engraved in a decorative script. The cup weighs 2.9 Troy ounces and was made by J. Hyman. The item is a manufactured object gifted as a presentation. 3.

This trade card features a colored illustration on the recto depicting a gentleman in a top hat driving a two-horse carriage at speed. The verso presents advertising text for "Dryfoos, Bach & Co., THE CORNER One-Price Clothiers, FREMONT, OHIO." The text uses ornate Victorian-style lettering typical of the period. The card serves as a promotional item for the clothing business. 3.

This trade card advertises L. Loupe, a dealer in dry goods, clothing, boots and shoes, carpets, oil cloths, and matting in Gilroy, California. The card features a whimsical black and white illustration at the top depicting two figures in early swimwear on a beach, with one balancing on a horizontal pole, accompanied by the humorous caption "THE SEA! THE SEA! THE BEAUTIFUL, SEE?". The text for the business details is presented in various typefaces, with the business name "L. LOUPE" prominently displayed. **3.