Subject: Oakland, California

Billhead for Abraham & Brother, a wholesale and retail dealer in clothing, dry goods, hats, caps, boots, shoes, groceries, wines, liquors, hardware, crockery, and other items. The bill is dated August 31, 1867, and is made out to the Stage Co., a likely reference to the Oregon Stage Company, which was a stagecoach line operating in the late 19th century. The billhead lists two purchases of nails on August 16 and 24, with a total price of 50 cents. The billhead has handwritten text, a detailed list of goods, and a handwritten signature by Abraham & Brother.

Billhead from Leon Hershberg & Co., importers and dealers of foreign and native wines and liquors, located at 851 and 853 Washington Street, Oakland, California. Dated December 14, 1881. The bill lists the purchase of 1 gallon of “Joerem” (likely a type of alcoholic beverage), 1/2 pt of “old Port Wine” and 1/2 pt of “old Rye,” totaling $3.50. The billhead is a standard printed form with handwritten details. The billhead prominently features a large, decorative logo depicting a Russian eagle and the words “Russian Black Balsam” and “Russian Balsamic Bitters.” The company name, address, and products are displayed in ornate, late 19th-century style lettering.

This trade card advertises Max Greenhood & Co., importers of Dry & Fancy Goods, located at No. 1017 Broadway, between 10th and 11th Streets, Oakland, California. The card features a central illustration of a shaggy brown dog with its tongue out, playing with a red ball, against a blue patterned background. The text is printed in a straightforward serif font. **3.

This trade card advertises Geo. Black, a wine merchant located at 1700 Seventh Street in Oakland, California. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young girl wearing a brown hat and a white dress. She is picking grapes from a vine, with a brown dog watching her. There is a basket hanging on the girl's arm. The card is bordered by a frame with a decorative pattern. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises George Samuels, a clothier located at 905 Washington Street, Oakland, California. The front of the card features a castle inside a winter leaf with an image of a snowy mountain peak, possibly the Sierra Nevada, in the background. The text on the card notes that the business has moved to a new location at 915 Washington Street. The image is surrounded by a light blue and white border. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Kahn & Sons, a business located at 1003 Broadway in Oakland, California. The card features a mountain scene with blue lilies in the foreground. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Kahn & Sons, dry goods merchants located at 1003 Broadway, Oakland, California. The front of the card depicts a mother and two children feeding chicks. There are a variety of chickens, including chicks, roosters, and hens. The back of the card is blank.

This is one of three trade cards for Kahn & Sons, a business located at 1003 Broadway in Oakland, California. The card features a ship sailing in a circle, surrounded by red roses. The front of the card is printed in black ink on white paper. The back is blank.

This trade card advertises Kast's Fine Shoes, a shoe store located at 740 Market Street in San Francisco, California. The card features a stylishly dressed woman wearing a flowered hat that matches her dress. The woman is standing on a platform with a decorative backdrop. The text “Kast’s Fine Shoes” appears on the bottom of the card. On the back of the card, there is a letter puzzle. The card also advertises a branch of Kast's Fine Shoes located at 111-113 Broadway Street in Oakland, California.

This trade card advertises Lippmann's, a dry goods and dress accessories store located at 903 & 905 Broadway, Oakland, California. The front of the card features a girl standing next to a giant egg with two doves perched on it. The card has a bright red background and is adorned with decorative elements.

This trade card advertises Lippmann's Dry Goods and Clothing Store in Oakland, California, at 903 & 905 Broadway. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of children interacting with bugs in a fantasy setting. The children are dressed in colorful clothing and the bugs are realistically depicted. The card is one of a three card set. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises M. Meussdorffer's clothing business in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a snow-covered cottage nestled within a fan-shaped design. The back of the card lists the business's addresses: 404 Kearny Street, N.E. corner Montgomery & Bush Streets, and 1013 Broadway in Oakland.

This trade card advertises the clothing store of M. Meussdorffer, located at 404 Kearny Street, San Francisco, California. The front of the card features two separate illustrations. One is a snow-covered cottage with a chimney emitting smoke. The second illustration depicts a woman wearing a dark dress and holding a muff. The card also lists the addresses for two locations, including a branch location in Oakland. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises M. Meussdorffer, a dressmaker and milliner located in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a snow-covered cottage and a separate scene of a girl. The business address is listed as 404 Kearny Street, N. E. corner Montgomery & Bush Streets. The card also mentions a branch location in Oakland. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Sallinger's New Department Store, operating under the name W. L. & Co. in Oakland, California. The front of the card displays a stock card with a faded image of a woman holding a piece of jewelry. The back of the card advertises gold rings with a black and white illustration. The back of the card features a gold ring and a smaller diamond ring. The illustration and wording suggest the rings are part of a sale.