Billhead from S. W. Rosenstock & Co., dated March 23, 1874. The billhead indicates the company's address as 32 & 34 Sansome Street, corner of Bush Street, San Francisco, and specifies payment in gold coin. The description also includes information about Marion Leventritt, a partner in the firm, who was involved in shoe manufacturing and a founding member of The International Society for the Colonization of Russian Jews in 1891. Information from the *Daily Alta California* of January 17, 1891, detailing the incorporation of this society and its board of directors, including Leventritt, is also included.
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Billhead from Weil Brothers, Wine and Liquor Merchants, located at 213 Jackson Street, San Francisco, California. Dated December 11, 1876. The billhead shows a transaction with L. Litsch. Weil Brothers, established in 1868, were prominent wine and liquor merchants in San Francisco.
Coin silver server presented to Isaac and Louisa Wormser on their 10th wedding anniversary, May 2, 1864, by H. L. Kohn. Made or retailed by Braverman & Levy. The server features an inscription on the back. Isaac Wormser was a prominent San Francisco merchant, involved in the liquor business and community organizations.
This newspaper clipping from the Daily Alta California, published in San Francisco, California on February 15, 1871, features an advertisement for matzos by E. Blochman, located at 4 Battery St. and 5 Kearny St. The advertisement mentions a price agreement among several individuals and businesses to establish a uniform low price of 12 1/2 cents per pound for matzos that season.
This deed, dated May 23, 1871, documents the transfer of property from Henry M. and Schewa Levy, formerly of Virginia City, to M. Wertheimer of Virginia City. The deed includes a revenue stamp from the State of Nevada.
Ledger sheet detailing an account statement from Zadig, Wollberg & Co. in San Francisco, California, dated January 15, 1892. The document lists numerous positions in mining stocks, including both short and long positions. It also mentions Albert Wollenberg, son of Siegmund Wollberg, and his marriage to Cornelia Oppenheim.
Commercial letter from Frank Litsch to Weil Bros., wine and liquor merchants in San Francisco, California, dated December 11, 1876. The letter discusses the business operations of Weil Bros., mentioning their acquisition of Frederick H. Putzman's business in 1868 and their location at 213 Jackson Street. The letter also references the company's slogan, "Up to You."
A commercial letter dated January 9, 1877, from Sol. Wangenheim & Co., purveyors of hermetically sealed goods at 118, 120, and 122 Davis Street in San Francisco, California, to R. Cohen. The letter details a list of products, prices, and discounts. The letterhead mentions the Union Preserve Factory, established in 1859.
Memorial broadside commemorating Charles de Young, editor-in-chief of the San Francisco Chronicle, following his assassination on April 23, 1880. The broadside includes a miniature reprint of three pages from the April 24th and 29th, 1880 issues of the San Francisco Chronicle, along with a memorial portrait and tribute on the back. Published in San Francisco, California.
Post-Civil War trade token issued by Nathan Hyman, an importer of watches and fine jewelry in San Francisco, California. The token's obverse reads "HYMAN, N.J. (NATHAN)..., IMPORTER of WATCHES & FINE JEWLLERY...FRENCH, ENGLISH, JAPANESE & CHINESE; FANCY GOODS...205 KEARNY STREET." The reverse reads "SOLE AGENT FOR HYMAN'S ENGLISH BLACK GARNET JEWELERY...WHOLESALE & RETAIL...205 KEARNY STREET." The token dates to circa 1876. Additional biographical information notes that Hyman was a clerk for Joseph Brothers in 1860-61 and a salesman in 1867. His first store, opened in 1875, was located at the corner of Montgomery and Pine Streets. Information compiled from Rulau, 1997, Ca.SF.42.