Subject: Trimmings

A billhead from Ansel Hecht, a manufacturer and patentee of plaited and fluted trimmings, located at 54 Lispenard Street, New York. Dated April 29, 1873, the invoice is addressed to M. C. Hood & Co. and lists purchases including "Steel Plaits" and "Cascade" trimmings, totaling $19.15. The document features ornate Victorian-style script for the date and the buyer's name, along with a decorative arrow motif enclosing "TRADE MARK." The business name and description are prominently displayed in a clear, bold serif font. **3.

This billhead records a transaction between wholesale dealers L. & S. Hecht of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and J. S. Stiller on May 12, 1852. L. & S. Hecht, located at 109 North Third Street, specialized in hosiery, gloves, trimmings, and small wares. The bill details the sale of various items, including "Reading," "Hatchet," "Calles," "Knitting Yarn," and "Calk Spool," totaling "3 39". The document features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name, along with decorative borders and classical 19th-century typography for the address and item descriptions. **3.

Invoice from Spelman Brothers, importers of fancy goods, notions, and trimmings, located at 355 & 357 Broadway, New York. Dated December 22, 1881. The bill indicates the buyer is H. W. Underwood, located at 447 Fulton St., Brooklyn, New York. The bill lists “1/2 doz Royal Newport Chains 7.25” and the price of $1.88. The billhead has a printed header, simple but clear details of the business address and transaction. The writing is in a formal script.

Billhead from Spelman Brothers, importers of fancy goods, notions, and trimmings, located at 355 & 357 Broadway, New York, NY. Dated March 13, 1883. The bill lists the purchase of various items (e.g. “Paper,” “Telephone Paper,” “Telegraph” “Cigarette”, “Dutch Boards” ) by George W. Witbeck of Nassau, NY. The billhead has a printed header, ornate lettering, and clear details of the business address and transaction. The handwritten transaction details are not legible.

This trade card advertises Fleishman Bros., a business specializing in trimmings, millinery, and fancy goods, located at No. 92 Market Street in Pittsburgh, PA. The card notes that "KID GLOVES A SPECIALTY." The visual features include a vibrant chromolithographic illustration of blue and white flowers with green foliage surrounding a central rectangular panel that contains the business information in ornate text. This decorative style is typical of late 19th-century advertising. **3.

This circular trade card, shaped like a tambourine, advertises Shoneman Brothers, a "Leading Trimming and Fancy Goods Establishment" located at 116, 118, 120 & 122 N. Eighth St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front features a color lithograph titled "The Morning Prayer," depicting an elderly woman holding an infant, with another young girl standing beside her and a cat playing on the floor in a domestic interior. The reverse side explicitly states "The Lowest Prices Guaranteed" and includes details about the business. A cardboard hanger, manufactured by Wolf & Co. of 243 & 245 Arch St., Philadelphia, is attached to the top of the card.

This trade card advertises Henry Gimpel & Co., manufacturers of trimmings. The front of the card lists the company's office at 395 Broadway and factory at 119 Walker Street, both in New York City. The card advertises a variety of trimmings: fringes, gimps, cords, tassels, chenilles, loops, etc. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Kaufman's Dress Trimmings, located at 25 N. Eighth St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The front of the card features an illustration of white flowers. The back of the card is a full advertisement. The style of the illustration suggests a late 19th-century origin.

This record contains two images of trade cards for S. Cohen & Co., a trimming store located at 9 Winter Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The front of the first card (Image 1) shows a depiction of a vase. The text on the card clearly identifies the business as "S. Cohen & Co.," describes it as a "Trimming Store," and provides the address: "9 Winter Street, Boston, Mass." The back of this card is blank (Image 2). The second image shows the back of the card which is blank.

This trade card advertises S. Cohen & Co., a trimming store located at 9 Winter Street in Boston, Massachusetts. The front of the card features a central image of a butterfly. The text on the front clearly states the business name, "S. Cohen & Co.," its description as a "Trimming Store," and its address, "9 Winter Street, Boston, Massachusetts." The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Shoneman Brothers' "Cheap Trimming Store." The front of the card features a decorative illustration of dogwood flowers and bluebells, typical of late 19th-century floral designs. The text 'Cheap Trimming Store' is prominently displayed. The back of the card contains the full advertisement, including the business's street address: 116 & 118 North 8th Street, Philadelphia.

This trade card advertises Shoneman Brothers, a "well-known trimming & fancy goods store" located at 116, 118, 120, & 122 N. 8th Street in Philadelphia. The front of the card features a charming illustration of a dog playing on a beach. The dog is depicted in a playful pose, suggesting a lighthearted and approachable brand image. The illustration style and color palette suggest a late 19th-century aesthetic. Below the image, the business name and address are clearly printed. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card for Shoneman Brothers, a "well known cheap trimming store," features a whimsical illustration on the front depicting children in a goat-drawn cart that has overturned, with a goat chasing a peacock. The scene is brightly colored and likely intended to be humorous. The business's address is clearly printed below the image: 116, 118, & 120 N. Eighth St., Phila. The back of the card contains a full advertisement, including mention of pocket books.

This record contains two trade cards advertising Kaufman's Dress Trimmings. The first image shows a trade card with a predominantly blue color scheme featuring stylized blue flowers and foliage. The text on this card, likely the front, states "Kaufman's Dress Trimmings" and the address "25 N. Eighth St., Philadelphia, Pennsylvania." The second image shows the verso of the same card, which contains a full advertisement. The text and graphics are NOT ENOUGH INFO from the provided information. The back of the card is NOT ENOUGH INFO.