Subject: New York City (N.Y.)

Advertising envelope addressed to Isaac Goldschmidt from Arlington Collar & Cuff Co., located at 475 Broadway, New York City. The envelope features graphics of two large trademarks: "Arlington Waterproof" depicting a boy in a fountain, and "Neptune King of the Waterproof" showing Neptune. The envelope is dated May 8, 1896.

Invoice from D. L. Newborg & Son, men's, youths', and boys' clothing retailers located at 539 & 541 Broadway and 112 Mercer St., New York City. The billhead is dated April 23, 1884, and lists a series of purchases of suits and pants, likely from a buyer identified only as 'Joseph Brooks' of Waterloo, NY. The total cost is listed as $130.13.

Billhead from B. Nathans, a mercantile business in New York City, dated June 30, 1893. The billhead likely contains details of a transaction, though the specifics are not provided in the available record. The image is not available to verify.

Billhead from D. Block & Co., located at 46 West Broadway, New York City, issued on July 3, 1876. The billhead was sent to I. I. Koenigschofer in Helena, Montana. D. Block & Co. dealt in staple and fancy dry goods. The billhead also lists addresses in San Francisco: 22 and 24 Battery St.

An envelope addressed to Ira Leo Bamberger at 291 Broadway, New York, New York, postmarked November 19, 1884. The sender is listed as Louis Cohen at 176 Broadway, New York, New York. The envelope also contains the handwritten notation "O'Shea vs Kohn."

A 32-page booklet titled "How to Feed a Family," containing recipes in Yiddish and English. Published by the Bureau of Public Health and the Board of Patronesses of the United Hebrew Charities. The booklet is identified as Keep Well Booklet #2. The cover is described as "Very Comical."

A commercial letter dated June 23, 1887, from I. E. Levy of Samuel Levy, Jobbers in Watches, located at 401 Broadway, New York, New York, to A. E. Patton. The letter concerns the collection of $8.00 from Joseph Borst. Levy notes that business is going well and that he no longer has partners.

A three-page, stampless letter written by M. L. Mozley in Liverpool, England to Tobias I. Tobias in New York City, New York, dated April 7, 1823. The letter contains personal news about friends and family.

A one-cent revenue stamp imprinted with "LC. CO....MAR. 1864." The stamp was issued by Lawrence and Cohen, located at 184 William Street, New York City. Lewis I. Cohen, uncle of Isaac Levy/Hart, who merged in 1871 to form the Consolidated Card Company, is associated with this stamp. The date of the stamp is March 1864.

Silk ribbon used as a souvenir or decoration for the Hebrew Charity Ball. The ribbon features the words "MASTER OF CEREMONIES OF THE HEBREW CHARITY BALL" printed in large blue lettering and includes gold braided fringe. Printed by Scheler Printer and Bookbinder. Date: February 15, 1882.

This trade card advertises the clothing business, Cohen Bros., located at 289 Sixth Ave, corner 18th Street, New York City. The front of the card is a simple design. It features an image of a red rose, the business name, and their address. The card is entirely black and white, with a yellow, gold, or very light brown tint. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises J. Blankenstein, a wholesale tobacconist with locations at 30 Vesey Street and 630 8th Avenue in New York City. The card is part of a four-card set. This card, the third in the set, features a comical romantic illustration. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Schranz & Bieber Co., distributors of animal trade cards. The front of the card features an illustration of a rhinoceros. The back of the card advertises Schranz & Bieber Co., located at 149 5th Ave. in New York City. The card notes that this is one of 52 cards, suggesting the company was offering a set of animal cards. [The company Schranz & Bieber Co. was likely a business dealing in wholesale and retail sales of various items, including novelty items such as animal trade cards. The cards were likely given away free with purchases or given to children to encourage buying. The company may have sold wholesale to other businesses. ]

A circa 1885 trade card depicting a cartoon of a boy with an axe breaking a bank. The address 546 Broadway St. is also visible on the card. The card is part of Manuscript Collection 1410, located in the Out-of-Series (OOS) collection, Box 2, Folder 69. The subject matter relates to mercantile activities.

This trade card advertises the Eastern Hair Store, whose proprietress was Mrs. F. Springsteen. The front of the card features the store's name prominently displayed at the top, along with the address: 458 Twelfth Street. While the specific details of the design are not available in the provided text, it likely includes elements associated with hairdressing or wig making. The back of the card is blank.

Trade card advertising Hartshorn at 486 Broadway, New York City. The card depicts an illustration of a nurse sleeping while a baby pulls a shade. The text '486 BROADWAY; NURSE SLEEPS, BABY PULLS SHADE; BACX...FULL AD.' is visible. The card is estimated to be from circa 1885. This item is part of Manuscript Collection 1410, located in the Out-of-State Collection (OOS), Binder 1, Page 2.

Black trade card advertising Herman Loeb & Co., purveyors of perfumes. The card features a white rose and text indicating locations in New York City and Paris. Circa 1885.

This trade card advertises J. Abrahams, a book dealer in New York City. The front of the card (image 2) features simple text, advertising "New, Old, and Rare Books." The address, 145 4th Ave., near 14th St., is also clearly printed. The back of the card (image 1) is blank. The overall design is simple and unadorned, characteristic of late 19th-century trade cards.

This trade card advertises M. H. Moses & Co., purveyors of fine teas, coffees, and general groceries. The front of the card showcases an oil painting of a romantic scene depicting a crumbling castle in ruins with a bust of a woman in the foreground. This artistic style suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The business's name and product offerings are clearly printed below the painting: "Fine Teas, Coffees and General Groceries." The address is also provided: 2198 Third Av., S.W. Corner of 120th Street. The back of the card is blank.

Trade card advertising the S. Sulzberger Grand Opera House in New York City. The card features a gold design with a woman in grey. The reverse side contains an advertisement for clothes and corsets. Circa 1885. Found in: Arc.MS.56, Box 4, Folder 8.

Trade card advertising Silleck Bros. located at 297 Broadway in New York City. The card depicts an illustration of a cook attempting to capture a piece of the moon in a bottle. The advertisement is presented as a full-page spread. The card is part of Manuscript Collection 1410, located in the Out-of-State collection, Binder 1, Page 25. Circa 1885.

Trade card depicting a comical boy smoking a pipe on the front and an advertisement for Silleck Brothers at 297 Broadway on the back. The card is part of Manuscript Collection 1410, located in the Out-of-Series materials, Binder 1, Page 25. The card is circa 1885. Geographic location is New York City.

Trade card advertising Simis, A. and Son's Gents' Hat Bazaar, located at 1, 3, 5 New Church Street, corner of Fulton Street, in New York City. The card features an illustration related to courtship, with the phrase "Courtship in Six Acts; Man and Woman, Marry, Six of Six." Additional text mentions "Derbys and Silk Hats." The card dates to circa 1885. The card is part of Manuscript Collection 1410, located in the Out of Series (OOS) materials, Binder 1, Page 14.

This trade card advertises Vogel Brothers, clothiers located at 8th Avenue & 42nd Street. The front of the card features a comical illustration of "dad's shoes," likely depicting a style of men's footwear popular at the time. The illustration's style and subject matter suggest a humorous approach to advertising, aiming to attract attention and create a memorable brand image. The back of the card is blank.