Subject: Tailors

Cardboard advertising mirror for Edward Rose & Co., tailors, located in Chicago, Illinois. The mirror features the text "ORDER YOUR SUITS FROM EDWARD ROSE & CO. TAILORS". Date of creation is unknown, but estimated to be around 1900.

A billhead from Edward Storrs, a woolen draper, tailor, and hatter, located in Liverpool, England. The billhead is dated October 29, 1840. The bill is for Henry Tobias and lists multiple items of clothing, including trousers, vests, and shirting. The handwriting is clear and easy to read. The billhead includes a printed header, ornate lettering, and a detailed description of the items sold.

Billhead for H. Myers, a merchant tailor and dealer in gents' fine clothing and furnishing goods, located at No. 720 North Fourth Street, St. Louis, Missouri. Dated December 1, 1870. The bill lists a transaction for repairing for a total of 1.50. The billhead has a printed header with ornate lettering. The business's name and address are clearly printed with a decorative graphic of a signboard with a detailed design of a business logo with floral elements. The bill details a transaction for repairing likely for a piece of clothing.

Invoice from Louis Arnheim, 'The American Tailor,' located at 4 & 5 Astor House, Broadway, New York City. Dated May 20, 1884. The bill lists a purchase of 36 1/2 units of an item (potentially clothing or textiles) for $85.00. The buyer, R. Smith, paid the bill on May 22, 1884, as marked by a stamp. The billhead includes an image of a multi-story building in a frame, possibly the Astor House or a depiction of the business.

Billhead from Louis Arnheim, a tailor known as “The American Tailor,” located at Nos. 4 & 5 Astor House, Broadway in New York, dated October 27, 1884. The billhead features a decorative design with ribbons and an image of the Astor House. It appears to be an invoice for a transaction with R. Smith, and it includes a handwritten note indicating the transaction has been paid.

This billhead from Mayer & Ullman, Merchant Tailors & Clothiers located at Heath's Iron Front, North side Public Square, La Fayette, Indiana, dated December 4, 1868, details a transaction with Mef J. Canaday & Co. The transaction lists 6 "Cale Coats" at $10.50 each, totaling $63.00, and 1 dozen "Butterflys" at $2.75. The total amount due is $67.50. The item features a printed design with a decorative box on the left outlining the business's offerings, including Men's & Boy's Clothing, Gent's Furnishing Goods, Trunks, Valises, and Traveling Bags.

Billhead from B. Friedlander, Custom Tailor, located at 1704 Market Street, San Francisco, CA. The paper is dated August 1, 1892, and features a gold medal award from the Portland Mechanics Fair of 1882.

Billhead from Henry Cohen, a merchant tailor, located at #123 opposite the Eagle Hotel in Pittston, Pennsylvania. The billhead is dated February 6, 1875, and provides a glimpse into the business practices of a Jewish merchant in the early anthracite coal region.

Billhead of Kirschbaum, Ab., Tailors & Manufacturers, located at 726 & 728 Market Street and 725 & 727 Shoemaker Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The billhead features a good picture of the store. Dated May 22, 1894.

Billhead from The London Tailors & Habit Maker located at 2185 Seventh Avenue. The date is unknown, but the archival record suggests it may be from around 1900. The billhead is part of the Ms. Coll. 1410 collection, found in Box 8, Folder 56.

Advertising blotter for R. Edlestein, a ladies' and gents' tailor in Ephrata, Pennsylvania. The blotter advertises cleaning, dyeing, scouring, pressing, and repairing services. It indicates a location at the corner of 9th and Fulton Streets (Ephrata branch). The blotter dates from approximately 1900.

A broadside advertisement for A. Silverberg and the London Tailoring Co. in Brooklyn, New York, dated circa 1890. The advertisement promotes custom suits and cleaning services, including pricing details. The advertisement also includes a seemingly unrelated phrase: "AN ABSOLUTE DIVORCE FREE OF CHARGE."

An illustrated envelope advertising Herzog & Co., importing tailors, located at 44 Fulton Street (between Pearl and Cliff Streets) and 31 & 33 Whitehall Street (between Pearl and Bridge Streets), New York, New York. The envelope is dated January 21, 1899.

A printed pamphlet titled "Charleston Business Cards" serving as a directory of various businesses operating in Charleston, South Carolina, in 1854. It lists numerous businesses with their names, industries, and addresses, including wholesale shoe dealers, booksellers and stationers, importers and wholesale dealers in dry goods and clothing, carriage factories, wholesale and retail grocers, dealers in drugs and fancy goods, drapers and tailors, manufacturing stationers, agents for steamship lines, importers and wholesale dealers in German, French, and English goods, rubber goods dealers, importers and wholesale dealers in lead, paints, oils, and window glass, brokers and auction agents, manufacturers of carriages and buggies, daguerrean artists, direct importers of hardware, cutlery, and guns, importers of foreign books, stationery, and works of art, retail apothecaries and druggists, and manufacturers and dealers in hats and caps. Specific highlighted entries include the "Carolina Clothing Depot" (with A. N. Cohen, Jr. as Proprietor and L. L. Levy as Superintendent), the "Southern Clothing Emporium" (operated by D. J. & J. Levy), "James E. Spear" (dealing in Fine Watches, Jewelry, Silver Ware, and Fancy Goods), and the "Charleston Hat Manufactory" (managed by R. Hawley), which explicitly notes its establishment date as Jan. 1, 1854. The pamphlet features a simple, text-heavy layout typical of business directories of the period, printed on aged paper with basic typography. No elaborate graphical elements or logos are visible.

A mounted photograph depicting the Hotel Milton building in Milton, Massachusetts, circa 1890. The multi-story building features several balconies and dormer windows, indicating a commercial and lodging establishment. Signs visible on the building identify it as the Hotel Milton and also indicate the presence of Cohen Brothers (Morris), Practical Merchant Tailors, with their storefront visible on the ground floor to the left. The photograph has a sepia tone, typical of the late 19th century, and is mounted on a card. 3.

A one-cent postcard advertising the services of D. Schorsch, a ladies' tailor located at 1613 Chestnut Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The advertisement features a lithograph of a woman in a shirtwaist and emphasizes "good work cheap." The postcard dates from January 1, 1898.

This document is a hand-written receipt from Robert Famantz to H. C. Tobias for the creation of pants and a frock coat. The receipt was issued in New York City on June 22, 1841. It measures 7.5" x 4".

This trade card for A. Hollander & Co., Clothiers & Merchant Tailors in Hartford, Connecticut, advertises "FINE CUSTOM WORK A SPECIALTY." The front features a comical blue-ink illustration depicting a crowded scene, possibly on public transportation, with a large woman surrounded by numerous children, interacting with a conductor or ticket-taker. Text above the scene reads "SURE SIR THEY ARE ALL UNDER AGE." The business name, "A. HOLLANDER & CO. Clothiers & Merchant Tailors," is presented in ornate Victorian-style lettering. The card also lists the

This trade card advertises Cohn, The "Clothier", located in Addison, N. Y., Steuben Co., next door to the Post Office. Cohn dealt in Clothing, Hats, Caps, Gent's Furnishing Goods, Boots, Shoes, Trunks, and other items. The front of the card features a color lithographic caricature illustrating the proverb "A Stitch In Time." It depicts an older tailor, wearing spectacles, mending a pair of trousers held by a younger man with a prominent nose and a monocle. The reverse side contains a text-based advertisement for Cohn's business. 3.

This trade card advertises Goldsmith Bros. & Co., Merchant Tailors and dealers in Fine Woolens, located at 57 North Clinton Street, Rochester, N. Y. The card features a colored illustration of a man in a formal suit and bowler hat, viewed from behind. The text prominently displays the business name, services, and address using ornate Victorian-style lettering. It also notes that they carry "A large stock of Fine Ready-made Clothing." The printer's name "BUFORD" is subtly visible on the illustration. **3.

This trade card for Henry Cohen, a Merchant Tailor and Clothier in Pittston, PA, features a colorful illustration from approximately 1885. The front depicts two young girls, both wearing elaborate hats; one carries a rolled item (possibly fabric or a pattern) and the other holds a bouquet of flowers and a piece of paper. The girls are depicted in a natural, possibly garden, setting. The card uses decorative lettering for the business name and

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This is a two-color trade card for I. Rice Sons, Clothiers & Merchant Tailors, located at 29 E. Main St., Rochester, N.Y. The business was established in 1852. The card features an illustration of a young girl in a bonnet and ruffled dress pushing a doll in an ornate pram, rendered in blue and white against a brown/gold background. The text, including the business name and details, is printed in a straightforward, clear font. The reverse side is blank except for collection marks. 3.

Trade card for J. Goldstein & Co., Merchant Tailors and Clothiers, located at 305 State St., Sharon, Pa., advertising their "ONE PRICE" policy. The card features an illustration of a child's head with curly hair and a white collar, seemingly emerging from a torn background, printed in a reddish-brown ink. 3.

This colorful trade card advertises Jalonack, a Clothier & Merchant Tailor located at 8 West Railroad Street in Syracuse, N.Y. The front of the card features a vibrant illustration of a comical monkey dressed in a ruffled collar, blue jacket, and red pants, pulling a pig by its leg, set against a dotted background suggesting grass. The reverse side presents a detailed price list for various made-to-order and ready-made clothing items, including "All Wool Pants made to order" for $5.00, "All Wool Suits" for $15.00, "Overcoats" for $15.00, a "Good business-suit ready made" for $6.00, and a "Heavy Overcoat ready made" for $4.00. The text on the card is in a clear, straightforward font, with the business name "Jalonack's" prominently displayed on both sides. 3.

This trade card advertises Louis Cohen, a merchant tailor and dealer in gents' furnishing goods, located at 106 Cambridge St., East Cambridge. The front features an illustration of a child in a hat and overalls, stirring a pot over an open fire, depicted in blue and brown ink, with the business name and address framed in a decorative border. The verso of the card details a "Guess the Number of Beans in the Jar" contest offering "$115.00 IN PRIZES," including a $75.00 Gold Watch, a $30.00 Suit of Clothes, and a $10.00 Pair of Pants. The contest was to be opened and beans counted on July 30th, 1884. **3.

This trade card advertises Moses Ulman & Sons as 'The Popular One-Price Clothiers, Tailors, Hatters' in Williamsport, PA, circa 1885. The front of the card features a vibrant illustration of fuchsia flowers and an ornate feather, set against a background mimicking wood grain, and framed by a thin red border. The business name and services are presented in decorative typefaces, including an ornate Victorian-style script for the primary services offered. 3.

This trade card promotes Schnurman, Roth & Co., Clothiers & Merchant Tailors, located at Anchor Clothing Hall, 719 Hamilton Street, Allentown, PA. The card emphasizes "CHILDREN'S CLOTHING A SPECIALTY." The design features ornate Victorian-style typography, including decorative borders and varied script fonts. A prominent red logo in the center depicts an anchor, a pair of trousers, and a telescope with a banner reading "TRADE."

This colorful trade card for Strassburger & Joseph, "Men's & Boys' Clothing Merchant Tailors" located in Allegheny, PA, advertises their "Fall Opening" in 1884. The card features a whimsical illustration of three young children playing by the water's edge, with two children nestled in large wicker baskets and one standing, holding a small toy. Birds are also depicted in the scene. The "FALL OPENING" text at the top is rendered in an ornate, decorative Victorian-style font, flanked by the year "1884". The overall design is characteristic of late 19th-century advertising.

This trade card advertises A. Hirshberg, a tailor located in Richmond, Virginia. The front of the card features a caricature of a Black woman who appears frazzled after a day at the beach. She is wearing a dress and a straw hat. The back of the card lists Harry Hirshberg as the salesman and the business address as 1547 Main Street. The card is approximately 4.5 inches by 2.75 inches.

This trade card advertises A. Ostheim & Bro., a clothing and tailoring business located at 510 Market Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features an illustration of children fishing with a net in a river. The card is surrounded by a red border and has a red and blue logo. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Abr'm Jacobs, a tailor located at 315 Columbia Street in South Brooklyn, New York. The front of the card features a design of seashells and is printed in black ink. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card features an Art Nouveau design of a young blond-haired boy, advertising Arthur Kohn. It is a classic trade card with an elegant feel, with a red border and a black and white illustration. The card indicates the store is located at the corner of 2nd and Morrison Streets, Portland, Oregon. The business description indicates that Arthur Kohn offers a variety of clothing items, including clothing, hats, tailoring services, and other general merchandise. The back of the card is blank.

This Art Nouveau trade card advertises Arthur Kohn, a clothier, hatter, tailor, and merchant located at the corner of 2nd and Morrison Streets in Portland, Oregon. The front of the card features a stylized illustration of a young girl with brown hair. She is dressed in a long, flowing gown with a wide collar and her hair is styled in a way that evokes the Art Nouveau aesthetic. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card, in the shape of a butterfly, advertises the business of Arthur Kohn, a merchant tailor located at the corner of Second and Morrison Streets in Portland, Oregon. The front of the card features a detailed butterfly design with a delicate pattern. The reverse of the card contains advertising for Arthur Kohn's tailoring business. [This card was displayed at the Library of Congress Exhibit in Cincinnati during 2005.]

This trade card for Austrian & Dreifoos, clothiers, advertises a location at 707 Penn Street. The front of the card features an illustration of a boy and a girl in a fight, likely playing a game. This may be two of three cards in a set, as this description indicates. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card, likely dating to 1880, advertises Baum & Bernstein, clothiers located at the Palace Block in Meriden, Connecticut. The front of the card features a black silhouette of a man with a pipe, referencing Columbus's discovery of America. The text on the card indicates they offered clothing and tailoring services. The back of the card features a full advertisement.

This trade card advertises Ben Bloch, a merchant tailor located under the Opera House in Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a woman sitting in a chair talking to a man who appears to be at an open window. The man has his arms crossed and is looking at the woman. The woman appears to be gesticulating. The back of the card lists the goods sold by the business, including 'GENTS FURNISHING GOODS..HATS, CLOTHING.'

This trade card advertises the tailoring services of Bostick & Keefer, located in the McKinley Block in Canton, Ohio. The front of the card features a portrait of Sarah Bernhardt, a famous French actress. The back of the card provides a full advertisement for the business.

This trade card advertises the tailoring firm of Charles S. Schoenmann & A. L. Singer. It features a humorous image of a tailor measuring a child on the front of the card. The address 68 & 70 Wabash Avenue, Chicago is listed on the front. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the tailoring business of Charles S. Schoenmann and A.L. Singer. It features a comical illustration of a tailor measuring a large man. The illustration is set in a shop environment with fabric rolls and other tailoring tools visible. The address for the business, 68 & 70 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, is printed on the front of the card. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises David Ash, a merchant tailor located at 30 Twelfth Street in Wheeling, West Virginia. The front of the card features a paint pallet with a scene of a village. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card for Edward Newman, a merchant tailor located at 752 Market Street, San Francisco, depicts a young girl sitting backwards on a chair, wearing a blue dress and matching hat. Six small men, riding horses, appear below her. The back of the card features a full advertisement for Newman's business, stating that it is 'opposite Bancroft's'. The back is not blank.

This trade card advertises the business of Edwin C. Burt, a clothier and merchant tailor located at 81 N. Eutaw Street, Baltimore. The card features an illustration of a peacock and a Chinese lady in blue and sepia with gold accents. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business. [Levi Weinberger is mentioned in association with this business].

This trade card advertises Edwin C. Burt, a clothing and furnishing goods store located at 22 South Saline Street, Syracuse, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of two cherubs shooting arrows at a finely dressed boy. The cherubs are wearing hats, wings, and carrying bows and arrows. The boy is wearing a blue jacket with a yellow vest and a red bowtie. He has his hands in his pockets. The background is a green landscape. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.

This trade card advertises the services of Emanuel L. Fried, a merchant tailor located at 419 N. Gay Street in Baltimore, Maryland. The front of the card features an illustration of two young girls playing on the beach. They are both holding dolls and appear to be enjoying themselves. The back of the card lists the address of the business and the year the store was established: 1843. The back also notes that Fried was active in Jewish affairs, a detail that adds to our understanding of his role in the Baltimore community.

This trade card advertises Frank Block, a merchant tailor, located at New York Avenue and Morgan Street in Union, New Jersey. The card features a young man holding a woman's hand. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business. The front of the card also features a red border and the text 'Opposite the School'.

This trade card advertises Frank Roth, a merchant tailor in Mantorville, Minnesota. The front of the card features an image of a well-dressed woman feeding chickens. The text on the front states, 'Patterns and materials of every class, call on Frank Roth of Mantorville, Minnesota.' The back of the card is a full advertisement. There appears to be a separate trade card in this record advertising the firm, Strauss Bros. The front of the card includes a logo that appears to be a combination of S, B, and W. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Geo. Basserman, a tailor in Los Angeles, California. The front of the card depicts a humorous scene in a barnyard. Two figures, one in a straw hat and one with a blue jacket, are standing to the right and left of a large, gray animal with a saddle. An elaborate, wooden fence surrounds the animals, including a rooster. On the back of the card, a full advertisement for the business is printed. The card lists the address as 263 North Main Street, San Francisco, California.

This trade card advertises George Cohen, a tailor and clothier located at 369 Eighth Avenue in New York City. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a man lying in a hammock with his hat on his head. The scene is in a shaded, lush forest setting. Behind him is a large tree. The text includes a small price list. The verso is blank.

This trade card advertises Henry Heilman, a ladies and misses cloak and suit dealer in Reading, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features an illustration of a girl in a pink dress and a blue overdress, with a matching hat. She is standing with a pug dog. The scene appears to take place on a fall day, possibly in a park. There are trees in the background. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Henry Loeb, a clothier located at 346 Penn Avenue in Reading, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a young girl holding a small puppy. She wears a long, white dress with a pink sash, and a matching pink hat. The puppy appears to be a brown and white terrier. The text on the card is in a simple script. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Henry Nathan, a merchant tailor located at 176-178 Main Street in Paterson, New Jersey. The front of the card features a simple layout with a central advertisement for Henry Nathan's services. The image includes stylized daisies and a floral border. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises I. Frank & Sons, tailors located at 52 State Street in Albany, New York. The front of the card features a drawing of a tailor measuring a customer. The illustration is in black and white. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises J. Feld & Co., a merchant tailor located at 1152 Market Street, San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a scenic illustration of a man and a woman fishing in a tranquil setting. The card features a blue and green color scheme. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises J. Feld & Co., a merchant tailor located at 1152 Market Street, San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a beautiful scenic illustration of a team of oxen pulling a cart. The cart is loaded with goods, possibly textiles or clothing. The card is printed in a variety of colors, including green, brown, orange and blue. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises J. Feld & Co., a merchant tailor located at 1152 Market Street in San Francisco, California. The card features a scenic illustration of a family standing on a cliff overlooking a forest. The image has a rich green and blue color scheme. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card, one of five in the collection, advertises J. Feld & Co., a merchant tailor located at 1152 Market Street, San Francisco. The card features a scenic illustration of a city with a bridge and water. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises J. H. Richter, a men's and boys' clothing store and merchant tailor located at 216 & 218 West 5th Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. The front of the card features an illustration of two boys. One boy wears a blue coat and a top hat. The other boy wears a black hat and a red coat. The back of the card has the business name, address, and the year the business was established (1855).

This trade card advertises J. J. Snellenburg, a merchant tailor and clothier located on Broadway in New Brighton, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a simple, rectangular layout with the business name, address, and services printed in bold lettering. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises J. S. Cohen, a clothing repairer and cleaner located at 73 East Second Street in Oswego, New York. The front of the card is white with black text. The card lists the phone numbers 117.F and 249.I. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises J. Schuster's, a clothing store located at 16 South Pearl Street in Albany, New York. The card features a romantic illustration of a man hugging a seated woman. The man is dressed in a dark suit and a top hat. The woman is wearing a white dress with lace trim. Both figures are shown against a background of a textured pattern. The card has a red border. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises J. Seidler, The Clothing House in Idaho Springs, Colorado. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a well-dressed young man and woman sitting on a couch. They are both smiling and appear to be in a romantic embrace. The text 'The Clothing House' is written in a bold, decorative font at the top of the card. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises James Rothschild, a clothing manufacturer located at 477 Eighth Avenue, corner of 34th Street, New York. The front of the card displays a photograph of machinery, likely from Rothschild's manufacturing facility. The back of the card contains a full advertisement for the business, including details about its offerings and services.

This trade card advertises Julius Saul, a merchant tailor located at 324 & 326 River Street in Troy, New York. The front of the card features a simple black and white illustration of a young woman seated astride a mule, facing to the left. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Julius Saul, a clothier located at 324 & 326 River Street in Troy, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of a boy and a large dog standing next to each other. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.

This trade card advertises Julius Saul, a clothier located at 324 & 326 River Street, Troy, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of a young girl leading a large, blindfolded dog. The dog's eyes are covered with a black band. The card has a border. The back of the card contains additional details about the business.

This trade card advertises the business of L. Steinfeld located at 184 Main and Sixth Streets, Zanesville, Ohio. The front of the card features an illustration of a town hall. The text indicates that the business sells men's and youths' furnishing goods. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card is a puzzle card that advertises Lewis Jacobs, Merchant Tailor, located at 155 & 157 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, New York. The card features a visual representation of the shop with men's clothing displayed in the window and inside the store. The image likely shows the store's interior and exterior. The card is a unique example of a trade card with a built-in puzzle element.

This trade card, advertising Marcus Cohn, a merchant tailor located at 123 Main Street in Paterson, New Jersey, features a woman's arm holding a rose. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Marks Bros., a manufacturer of ladies' and children's cloaks and suits, located at 8th and Arch Streets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features two dogs dressed in formal attire. One dog is large and the other is small, sitting in a stately pose on a decorative rug. The smaller dog's paws are crossed, while the larger dog sits with its left paw on the rug. The illustration is detailed and includes elements such as the dogs' collars and the pattern on the rug. The back of the card has the address and business name printed in the lower right-hand corner.

This trade card advertises Max Kuehl, a manufacturer of fine vests located at 222 Stagg Street, New York. The front of the card features the business's name and address in bold font. The card also describes the business's specialization, 'Manufacturer of Fine Vests.' The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Max Stadler & Co., a merchant tailoring firm in New York City. The front features an image of a woman standing in the center of a circular wreath of flowers. She wears a dress with a ruffled collar and a feathered hat. She holds a fan and appears to be looking up at the viewer. The background features a floral design. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business, including its two addresses: 461.467 Broadway, corner of Grand Street, and 619.621 Eighth Avenue, corner of 40th Street. It also advertises custom tailoring services, suits, and coats.

This trade card advertises the services of Max Witkowsky, a Merchant Tailor located at 1987 Third Avenue, New York, New York. The front of the card features an illustration of a mother and her son getting new clothes at Max Witkowsky's establishment. The boy is holding a measuring tape and is dressed in a suit, while the mother is looking on. The back of the card is blank.

The front of this trade card features a humorous illustration of a dapper gentleman and a rough-looking thug standing next to each other. The gentleman is wearing a suit and hat, while the thug is wearing a tattered shirt and cap. The illustration likely suggests that the clothing store offers stylish clothing for all types of customers. The back of the card provides the address for the business: 629 (old 211) Penn Ave, Pittsburgh PA.

This trade card advertises Misfit Parlors, a clothing store located at the corner of Fulton and Elm Place in Brooklyn, New York. The front of the card features a die-cut of a tambourine. The back of the card explains that Misfit Parlors sold custom-made clothing from merchant tailors that had been rejected by clients for one reason or another. The text on the back states that Misfit Parlors bought these garments in large or small quantities for ready cash and sold them to people who could not afford custom-made clothing. [The store was owned by George and Isidor H. Sultzback through the Sultzback Clothing Company.]

This trade card advertises the clothing business of Morris Gross, located at 336 and 338 River Street, and 13, 15, 17 4th Street in Troy, New York. The front of the card features a humorous image of a man being measured for a suit. The man is wearing a long white coat, and the tailor is measuring his chest with a tape measure. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises N. Snellenburg & Co., Clothiers and Merchant Tailors, located at the southeast corner of 5th and South Streets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card features a cartoon of a cat wearing a top hat. The card is blank on the back.

This trade card advertises N. Snellenburg & Co., a clothier and merchant tailor located at the southeast corner of 5th and South Streets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a red rose, a common symbol of love and beauty, and the company's name and address are printed in a prominent font. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises N. Snellenburg & Co., a clothing store located at the S.E. Corner of 5th and South Streets in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a stylized illustration of a house and flowers with the business' name printed underneath. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises N. Snellenburg & Co., clothiers and merchant tailors, located at the Southeast corner of 5th and South Streets in Philadelphia. The front of the card features a color illustration of a young woman on a beach, enjoying the ocean breeze. She wears a long dress and has a parasol. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Nathan Marks, a merchant tailor in South Amboy, New Jersey. The front of the card features an illustration of a tailor taking measurements of a portly gentleman. The figure on the left has a red coat, blue trousers, and a hat. The illustration on the right depicts a man with a light-colored suit holding a garment. On the back of the card, there is a full advertisement, although it is difficult to read.

This trade card advertises the New York Ladies' Tailors, owned and operated by K. Herwitz. The business is located at 425 N. Clinton Street, Rochester, New York, opposite Germania Hall. The front of the card announces the business's services, including the making of riding habits and bicycle suits to order. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Otto Berman, a merchant tailor in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a colorful illustration of a boy throwing snowballs in a red and sepia-toned landscape. The back of the card is filled with text, providing more information about the business. There are two addresses listed on the front of the card: 412 Kearny Street, Room 7 over Davis Bros. Golden Rule Bazaar, and 339 1/2 Bush Street, Room 5 below Kearny Street.

This trade card advertises the business of Otto Berman, a Merchant Tailor in San Francisco, California. The front of the card features a stylishly dressed woman standing outside the storefront. Below the illustration, the address is given: 417 Kearny Street, Room 7, over Davis Bros. Bazaar. A second address is also given: 339 Bush Street, Room 5, below Kearny Street. The back of the card is filled with more information about the business, including the services offered and prices. [Isaac Finberg is listed as a salesman for Otto Berman in Crocker's San Francisco Directory in 1895].

This trade card advertises P. Levy, a clothier in London, Ontario, Canada. The card features an illustration of a well-dressed young girl. The front of the card also shows a print from the back, suggesting that the back of the card has been printed on the front. There is a small paper loss on the bottom left corner of the back of the card. The back of the card features a full advertisement for P. Levy, advertising wool suits, pants and overcoats. The card advertises P. Levy as 'Canada's Greatest Clothier.'

This trade card advertises P. Ostheim & Son, a clothing and tailoring business located at 1102 & 1104 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features a patriotic illustration of a young boy holding an American flag. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Perlmutter, a clothing and tailoring business located at 62 Newark Avenue, Jersey City, New Jersey. The front of the card features a familiar illustration of Jack and Jill coming down the hill, with a small red bucket in the foreground. The back of the card provides more information about the business.

This trade card advertises R. Goodman, a clothier located at 701 W. Baltimore Street in Baltimore, Maryland. The front of the card features an advertisement for $1.00 pants. The card is printed in black and white. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises S. J. Goldstein, a merchant tailor located in Bath, Maine. The front of the card features a black silhouette of a lighthouse and a ship set against a deep green ocean. A full moon is visible in the sky. The card is one block from Front Street. The back of the card contains a full advertisement with a picture of Goldstein in the center. This trade card was included in an exhibition at the Library of Congress in Cincinnati in 2005. This trade card is part of a collection of Judaica Americana.

This trade card features a man dressed in a colonial style suit. He is standing in a slightly posed position, and the design of the suit and the hair style suggests an earlier period. The text on the card is not visible in the image, but it likely advertises the business of Samuel Cohen, a merchant tailor based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

This trade card advertises Samuel Cohen, a clothier located at 7 & 9 North Eighth Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The card features a whimsical scene of two children. A young boy, holding a flower behind his back, comforts a young girl who appears to be distressed. A broken water jug lies on the ground in front of them. The back of the card provides the full address for the business. The image is rendered in a simple, detailed, line-art style.

This trade card advertises Samuel Meyers, a clothier located at 175 Main Street in Danbury, Connecticut. The front of the card features a humorous illustration of two men tumbling over boys on sleds, emphasizing the snowy winter season. The card is printed in black ink on white paper. The back of the card includes a full advertisement, including a detailed list of the goods and services offered by Samuel Meyers. The advertisement emphasizes quality fabrics, and stylish menswear.

This trade card advertises Simon Bros. & Co., a clothing and tailoring business located in Rondout, New York. The front of the card features a hand holding yellow daisies. [Simon Bros. & Co. was founded in 1868 by the Simon brothers, who were natives of Germany.] The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Steinfeld, a clothier, tailor and furnisher located at 242 & 244 Superior Street, Cleveland, Ohio. The front of the card features a bust of a woman in a white dress and dark hair. The back of the card has a full advertisement for the business.

This trade card advertises Steinfeld, a clothier, tailor, and furnisher located at 242 & 244 Superior Street in Cleveland, Ohio. The front of the card features an illustration of a young woman holding a basket of flowers. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Steinfeld, a clothier, tailor, and furnisher located at 242 & 244 Superior Street, Cleveland, Ohio. The front of the card features an illustration of a boy and a girl dancing. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Stern and Sonneborn, a clothing store located at 217 & 219 Main Street, Paterson, New Jersey. The front of the card features a dapper gentleman wearing a top hat and suit, a common stylistic trope on trade cards of the period. The back of the card provides more information about the store and includes a price list.

This trade card advertises Straus Bros. & Beck, Merchant Tailors & Clothiers located in Erie, Pennsylvania. The card features a prominent yellow rose embossed on the front. The back of the card is blank. The card measures 4.5 inches by 6 inches. An address, 724 State Street is printed on the card.

This trade card advertises Wiener the Tailor, located at 20 Fulton Street, New York City. The front of the card features a caricature of a Black man playing a mandolin while wearing a large, bright red bow tie. The text “Sweet Violets” appears above the figure in the center of the card, which is framed by a simple black border. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card, featuring a floral border, advertises William Loeb, a merchant tailor located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The front of the card also includes an advertisement for Demorest Patterns. The back of the card features a full advertisement with prices for men's clothing. The business's address is listed as 26 & 28 North Queen Street, Lancaster. This address matches the address on a trade card for Bamberger & Loeb.

This trade card advertises Bach & Friedman, tailors, located next door to the M.E.N. Bank in Muscatine, Iowa. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a tailor and a customer sitting on a workbench. The customer, dressed in green, appears to be waiting for his trousers. A speech bubble above him reads, "They are English you know." The illustration is done in a style common to the late 19th century. The back of the card is blank.

This folded trade card advertises the Bachrach Tailoring Company, located at 512-514 Main Street, Kansas City, Missouri. The cover features a witty message: "The World is divided on the wisdom of gold hunting in Alaskan Winter, but they stand as one on the wisdom of going to Bachrach's." The inside of the card contains a detailed advertisement for their tailoring services. It is printed on high-quality stock by the Union Bank Note Company. The back of the card is also an advertisement. It features the text "Double Combination Store," with additional details that are unclear. A newspaper article from December 23, 1897, in *The Middleville Sun* reported that the Bachrach Tailoring Company was failing in Kansas City, Missouri. The images show the front and back of the card.

This trade card advertises C. Block & Co.'s "Boston One Price Clothing House" in Sioux City, Iowa. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a tailor and a poorly dressed man, highlighting the store's ability to provide well-fitting clothing. The text on the front includes the address: 519 Fourth Street. The back of the card (image 2) contains a full advertisement, providing more details about the business and its offerings. The style of the illustration and overall design suggests a late 19th-century origin.

This trade card advertises D. J. Levy, successor to B. Friedlander & Co., an importing tailor. The front of the card (Image URL: https://iiif-images.library.upenn.edu/iiif/2/a1d7de84-4e70-43b6-8cd9-0a7d0f805e47%2Faccess/full/!600,600/0/default.jpg) depicts a man holding a fishing rod and a woman in the water, suggesting a leisure or recreational theme. The text on the card clearly indicates that D. J. Levy is the successor to B. Friedlander & Co. and advertises his business as an "Importing Tailor" located at 214 1st Street, Portland, Oregon. It also mentions a branch in San Francisco, The Palace of Fashion, at 761 Market St. The back of the card (Image URL: https://iiif-images.library.upenn.edu/iiif/2/bbadefdc-46a1-4377-b675-1bcdff701167%2Faccess/full/!600,600/0/default.jpg) is fully covered with an advertisement.

Trade Card - Excelsior Clothiers operated primarily during the 1880s and 1890s at 201-211 Superior Street, a location later renumbered in Cleveland city records as 242 Superior Street. The clearance event depicted on the historic trade card marked a transitional phase where the business announced it was "going out of retail business." During this period in the late 1890s, merchant advertisements indicate that owner Jacob Steinfeld consolidated his operations, briefly shifting his focus strictly toward wholesale manufacturing and real estate investments. However, this departure from retail was temporary. By March 1901, the storefront was actively operating again under his direct namesake as "Jacob Steinfeld, Clothier." It was during this final chapter of operation that the business made major local headlines when ten of its store clerks staged a high-profile strike to protest being forced into rotating vacations without pay. Jacob Steinfeld was a prominent member of Cleveland's German-Jewish immigrant merchant class during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His success as a retail pioneer allowed him to help shape the city's early commercial landscape while becoming a major figure in its growing Jewish communal network. Operating under the banner of Excelsior Clothiers at 201-211 Superior Street, Steinfeld earned the newspaper moniker the "Old Reliable" clothier. His business was highly regarded for introducing high-volume, affordable, ready-made clothing to Cleveland's working class. Leveraging his retail wealth, he heavily invested in local real estate, hiring the renowned architectural firm Lehman & Schmitt to construct a massive multi-story commercial building on Woodland Avenue in 1891, as well as a large personal estate and barn complex on East 55th Street in 1889. As a highly successful businessman, Steinfeld was a key early member and patron of The Excelsior Club. Founded in 1872, the institution served as the primary social and cultural epicenter for Cleveland's elite German-Jewish community during an era when they were excluded from mainstream Gentile social clubs. Beyond social circles, his philanthropy extended deep into the community; he supported early Jewish orphanages, immigrant relief funds, and welfare charities recorded in historical registries like the American Jewish Year Book. Steinfeld's commitment to his community extended to preserving its history and honoring its dead. He was actively involved in the development and maintenance of Mayfield Cemetery, a landmark Jewish cemetery established in 1887 by the Euclid Avenue Temple and Tiffereth Israel congregations. Upon his death, he was interred there alongside his peers, cementing his legacy within Cleveland's Jewish history.

Trade card advertising J. Kaufmann & Bros., tailors, located at 83, 85, and 87 Smithfield Street in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The card depicts a man in a top hat being measured by a tailor. The card is one of three and includes a full advertisement. Circa 1885.

This trade card advertises J. W. Rosenthal & Co., purveyors of ready-to-wear clothing. The front of the card depicts a young boy being fitted for a suit by a tailor. The scene is detailed, showcasing the clothing and the fitting process. The address, 15 East Main Street, is prominently displayed. The back of the card contains a full advertisement. The image shows a drawing or painting style; the color palette isn't fully clear from the thumbnail, but the style seems consistent with the late 19th-century advertising.

Trade card for J.H. Richter, Men's & Boys' Clothing and Merchant Tailor, located at 216 & 218 West 5th Street, Cincinnati, Ohio. The card, circa 1885, features an illustration of a tailor fitting a customer on the front. The reverse side lists the business as 'J.H. Richter, The Clothier, Nos. 216 & 218 West 5th Street, Between Elm and Plum. Established 1855'.

This trade card advertises Joe Poheim's clothing store in Portland, Oregon. The front of the card showcases a picturesque illustration featuring a tranquil waterfront scene with a house, a boat on the water, and flowering branches elegantly arranged around the scene. The text on the card proclaims, "Best Fitting Clothes in the State." The address, 73 Morrison Street, is also clearly visible. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Joe Poheim's custom suit-making business in San Francisco. The front of the card (Image 1) shows a man, possibly intended to represent a character from Don Quixote, “Man of La Mancha”, in a reddish-brown sepia tone. The illustration is of a man in period clothing. The text on the card indicates the business's address: 724 Market St. and 203 Montgomery St., San Francisco. The card also advertises suits made to order starting at $20. The back of the card (Image 2) is blank.

This calling card-style trade card advertises K. Katz & Co., described as "One Price Clothier & Tailor." The front of the card features a single red rose, a common motif in late 19th-century advertising. The business name, description, and street address are clearly printed below the rose: 105 W. Baltimore Street. The back of the card is blank.

Trade card for Louis Cohen, tailor, located at 106 Cambridge Street, East Cambridge, Massachusetts. The card features the business name and address. The date is not specified on the card, but based on stylistic elements, it is likely from the late 19th century.

Trade card for Louis Cohen, tailor, located at 106 Cambridge Street, East Cambridge, Massachusetts. The card features a child holding a sign that reads "we study to please." Undated, but likely dates from the late 19th century based on stylistic elements.

Trade card advertising the services of Louis Lowenthal, Merchant Tailor, located at the corner of Cherry and Cotton Avenues in Macon, Georgia. The card is circa 1885.

Trade card advertising M. Born & Company, merchant tailors, located at 177 1/2 Main Street, Greenville, Pennsylvania. The card features a humorous illustration of a tailor and customer. The card is circa 1885 and includes the name of an agent, H. Bloch.

This trade card advertises M. Born & Company, merchant tailors. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a tailor and a customer. The customer is bundled in a coat and appears cold, while the tailor is working on a garment. A speech bubble above the customer reads, "Please hurry, I'm afraid of catching a cold." Below the illustration, the text reads "M. Born & Company, The Great Merchant Tailors" and lists the address: 177 ½ Main St., Greenville, PA., and the agent, H. Bloch. The back of the card is blank. There is a second image in the record, but no further description is provided.

This trade card advertises M. Born & Company, merchant tailors. The front of the card features a comical illustration depicting a tailor and a customer, likely related to the process of creating or fitting new clothing, captioned "Originating a New Style." The style of the illustration suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. Below the illustration, the text clearly states the business name, goods sold, and the address: M. Born & Company, the Great Merchant Tailors; H. Bloch Agt., 177 1/2 Main St., Greenville, Pa. The back of the card is blank.

Trade card depicting a figure with a vegetable head (possibly an Irish potato), wearing a brown hat, holding a pipe and knapsack. The business is identified as Meyersohn, M., located at 486 Main St. The card suggests a focus on tailoring and imported English goods. The image is described as having a figure with a vegetable person, an Irish potato head, and a brown hat; a pipe in one hand and a knapsack in the other; and a back. The card is from approximately 1885.

This trade card advertises Morris Cohen, a tailor and clothier located at 193 Main Street, Danbury, Connecticut. The front of the card features a comical illustration of a man attempting to hunt a bear, with the caption "What's the matter with the dog?" The business name and address are clearly printed above the illustration. The back of the card features a full advertisement; however, the details of that advertisement are not available from this record.

Trade card advertising Morris Cohen's tailoring and clothing business located at 193 Main Street, Danbury, Connecticut. The card features an illustration titled "AN AWKWARD LEAP" and a full advertisement on the verso. Circa 1885.

Trade card for Nathan Ellis, a merchant tailor and clothier, located at the Mansion House Building on Strand in Rondout, New York. The card features an illustration of a child with a flower basket. Circa 1885.

Trade card advertising the tailoring services of S. Unger in Wellsburg, Pennsylvania. The card depicts a comical scene of a tailor attempting to measure a giant man. The reverse side features a rubber-stamped advertisement. The card dates from circa 1885.

Trade card advertising the services of Simon Long, Merchant Tailor & Clothier, located at 106 South Main Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. The card is circa 1885.