Subject: Paper products industry

Billhead from M. A. & H. B. Kopperl, a Jewish mercantile business in Austin, Texas. The billhead likely dates from the 1890s and is printed in English. It features business information, likely including the company name, address and possibly names of owners and/or managers.

This trade card advertises Bertha Aschner, located at 933 West Market Street, Louisville, Kentucky. The front of the card depicts a woman's hand holding a basket of flowers. The illustration is executed in a delicate and intricate style, and the colors are muted and elegant. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the City Rag Warehouse, owned by Hayman Brothers, located at 335, 337, and 339 East Friend Street, Columbus, Ohio. The card features a simple design with the business name in large lettering at the top and the address below. The design is predominantly white, with some text in black. [The Hayman Brothers were likely Jewish merchants in the city.] The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Fleischner's, a paperhanging firm located at 1026 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card features a charming illustration of a cherub sitting on a tree branch, with plums falling from a can. The image is surrounded by a decorative border. The front of the card is the only side depicted.

This trade card advertises Fleischner's Bazar, a business located at 1026 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features an illustration of a vase of flowers in front of a decorative backdrop. The card's text also notes that the business offered steel engravings, gold frames, and colored pictures. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Fleischner's, an artist's studio and paper goods store located at 1026 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a festive Christmas greeting for 1881. A large man in a red suit sits in a chair in front of a large, cooked turkey. He wears a white chef's hat and has a mustache and goatee. The card is printed in green ink.

This trade card advertises Fleischner's and features a greeting for Thanksgiving Day 1880. The front of the card is printed in green with a black figure of a man holding a goose and a basket of food. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Fleischner's, located at 1026 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a green illustration of a man bowing to a woman. The card is a greeting for Thanksgiving Day 1880. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Jacob Hyman & Son, a dealer of scrap pictures, cards, and paper. The front of the card features a basket of flowers on a background with a design suggestive of a floral bouquet. The address is printed at the bottom: 165 William Street, New York, NY. The back of the card contains more detailed information about the business, including the advertising of programs and novelties.

This trade card advertises Jacob Hyman, a paper dealer located at 165 William Street, New York, New York. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young boy, a young girl, and a baby. The boy is holding a ball, while the girl holds a doll. They are surrounded by flowers and trees. The back of the card is fully covered in advertising text.

This trade card advertises Levy, Baker, & Co., wholesale paper dealers located at 143 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis, Indiana. The front of the card features an elderly man peering through binoculars at a large stack of plates, perhaps meger (decorative) plates. The back of the card includes a full advertisement for the business. The trade card features a blue border with white lettering and a decorative motif.

This trade card advertises Louis Lipman, a dealer in newspapers located at 4 Cambridge Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The front of the card features a sweet illustration of a young girl feeding birds, positioned near a basket of bread. The back of the card provides more details about the business.

This trade card advertises Louis Snider's Sons, a paper goods merchant at 121 Walnut Street in Cincinnati, Ohio. The front of the card features a decorative design incorporating seashells. The back of the card advertises trade cards for $8.00 per 1,000. The card has a red border.

This trade card advertises the Newark Paraffine & Parchment Paper Co. The front of the card is divided into two sections. On the left, the text 'Newark Paraffine & Parchment Paper Co.' appears in a dark red block at the top of the card. Below the company name, the company's address, which is not visible, is likely listed. On the right side of the card is a full-page image of a large building. It appears to be a factory or warehouse. The building's brick facade is adorned with a large, open window, creating a sense of grandeur. The building is surrounded by trees, suggesting an industrial landscape. The bottom of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises P. Fleischner & Co., located at 1026 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card features an illustration of a woman wearing a shoe that serves as a boat while children sit on the edge of the shore. The woman is surrounded by water and palm trees. On the back of the card, there is information about the business.

This trade card advertises P. Fleischner & Co., a paper products company located at 1026 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a boy and a girl under an umbrella on a seaside beach with a sailor in the background. The boy and girl appear to be trying to listen in on a conversation. The image includes a ship in the distance.

This trade card for P. Fleischner & Co., located at 1026 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, features a Japanese-style print. This is one of five cards in a set depicting Japanese scenes or imagery. The front of the card displays a Japanese print scene with a a central figure in the print is a young woman holding a fan and wearing a traditional Japanese kimono. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises P. Fleischner & Co., artists' material dealers located at 1026 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a simple illustration of a boy and a girl reading. The image is in black and white. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card is one of a three-card set, advertising P. Fleischner & Co., located at 1026 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Each card features a different Japanese print, featuring a variety of colorful scenes and figures. The card shown here portrays a group of figures gathered on a hillside overlooking a landscape. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises P. Fleischner & Co., artists' materials suppliers located at 1026 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a comical scene at the beach with a man in a straw hat, a woman in a long dress, and a child in a sailor outfit. It appears they are participating in some type of seaside amusement. The illustration features bright, primary colors including red, yellow, and blue. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises P. Fleischner & Co., artists' materials dealers, located at 1026 Chestnut Street & 208 North Eighth Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features an illustration of a canoe on a lake. The illustration is in a classic, almost whimsical style, similar to a children's illustration. It is printed in shades of gray, with a dark border. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises P. Fleischner & Co., artists' materials dealers, located at 208 North Eighth Street, Philadelphia. The front of the card features a single red rose with a bud. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises P. Fleischner & Co., an artists' studio located at 1026 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young man proposing to another young man, with an older woman looking on. The scene suggests a romantic engagement or a playful scene of two men in courtship. The illustration is set against a green background. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises P. Fleischner & Co., a dealer of fancy articles, located at 1026 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a decorative design of blue and red flowers. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises P. Fleischner & Co., frame manufacturers and gilders located at 1026 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. The front of the card features a woman standing amidst the ruins of a structure overlooking a mountainous landscape. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises P. Fleischner & Co., a Philadelphia business selling frames, leather goods, stationery, and other unspecified items. The front of the card features an illustration created by Ketterlinus depicting an old sailor in a rowboat, approaching a beach. An artist is seen begging a woman at the seashore, with a bag resting on the sand. The back of the card is blank.

This is one of five trade cards featuring Japanese prints. The card advertises P. Fleischner & Co. located at 1026 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a reproduction of a Japanese woodcut print depicting a man and woman in a landscape setting. The card has a red border and is printed in black and white. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises P. Fleischner & Co., a retailer of Japanese goods located at 1026 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. The card is one of five featuring Japanese woodblock prints. The image is a woodblock print featuring a Japanese woman dressed in kimono standing in a garden, with a mountain in the background. The card has a red border. The back is blank.

This trade card advertises P. Fleischner & Co., paper dealers located at 208 North Eighth Street in Philadelphia. The front of the card features a floral design of red and yellow flowers, a sprig of leaves, and a brown background. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises P. Fleischner & Co., a paper goods manufacturer located at 1026 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia. The front of the card depicts a young man proposing to a young woman, while an older woman looks on. The couple is standing in a park-like setting. The text 'ACT 2' is visible on the front of the card. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Rosenbaum & Co., a dry goods store located at 208 North Eighth Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card features an elaborate floral design with roses as the prominent motif. The card's text is in a decorative typeface. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Rosenbaum & Co., a Philadelphia retailer selling stationery, games, croquet, hammocks, archery equipment, and smoked glasses. The front of the card features an illustration of a girl and an artist at the seashore, reminiscent of a summertime scene. The card notes it is at Fleischner's Old Stand and is dated Summer 1880. 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, 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 Schneider & Co., a bookstore and stationery store located at 1106 Eleventh Avenue in Altoona, Pennsylvania. The front of the card depicts a young girl wearing a winter coat, a fur-trimmed hat, and gloves. She is posed standing outdoors, perhaps in front of a shop window. The background appears to be a bustling city street. The image is well-executed, using fine lithographic techniques. The reverse of the card is blank.

This trade card from Fleischner's, located at 1026 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, offers a New Year's greeting. The front of the card depicts a charming illustration of a boy interacting with a grasshopper. The style of the illustration and the overall aesthetic suggest a late 19th-century origin. The back of the card is blank. The card advertises paper products.

This trade card advertises H. M. Rosenblatt & Co., manufacturers of ribbon campaign badges. The front of the card features an image of an attractive woman framed by flowers. The illustration is likely intended to be eye-catching and visually appealing to potential customers. The back of the card features a full advertisement detailing the company's services, noting they create custom badges for Republican nominees and will create badges for Democratic nominees the week following the election. The address, 148 & 150 Wabash Avenue, is prominently displayed on the front of the card.

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 is a four-sided fold-out trade card advertising the services of Leon Meyers, a publisher of advertising novelties. The card explains his line of advertising cards. The front of the card (image 1) shows the address 302 Chestnut St. The back of the card (image 2) features a great comical poem. The images are likely from different sides of the folded card. The style and text suggest a late 19th-century origin.

This rare trade card from P. Fleischner & Co. features a raised gold border and an illustration of two firemen, an eagle, and a fire engine. The card's design is indicative of late-19th-century printmaking techniques. The company's address, 1026 Chestnut Street, is prominently displayed on the card. The back of the card is blank. The image provided shows the front of the card.

This trade card advertises P. Fleischner & Co., purveyors of paper products. The front of the card depicts a whimsical illustration of a boy attempting to steal a pig. The scene is lighthearted and comical, suggesting the playful nature of the business. The style of illustration, combined with the color palette (as seen in the available image), places this piece in the late 19th century, consistent with the estimated date. The business's address, 1026 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, is prominently displayed on the card. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card for P. Fleischner & Co. features a comical illustration of a man at the beach holding a bathing girl aloft on a long rod. The style is whimsical and light-hearted, possibly intended to be humorous. The image is in color, with bright, saturated hues. Below the illustration, the address is clearly printed: 208 North Eighth Street...Fleischner's Old Stand. The card's text mentions the card was part of the Library of Congress Exhibit in Cincinnati (AJA) during 2005. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Rubinstein's, a store selling blank books, stationery, sporting goods, novelties, and toys. The front of the card displays the business name prominently and lists the store's address: Southwest Corner of Market and Walnut Streets, West Chester, PA. The image shows a storefront with an awning. The style suggests a late 19th-century business. The back of the card is blank. This is one of two cards in the record; both appear to be similar in design and content.