Subject: Troy, New York

A commercial letter sent by S. N. Scott to Julius Saul in Troy, New York on April 17, 1880. The letter is contained within an envelope with advertising and numerous trade cards.

This trade card for Gratz & Levy, a clothing business located at 334 River and 19 Fourth Streets in Troy, New York, advertises men's, boys', and children's clothing at low prices. The verso notes that purchasers will receive an extra 5% discount, stating their stock is complete and offers the lowest prices in the city. The front of the card features a decorative image depicting a moonlit seascape with a sailboat and a lighthouse, framed by a brown border adorned with a large red rose, a rosebud, and thorny vines. The business name and address are printed vertically on the right side of the image. **3.

This trade card advertises "Fine Clothing at LOW PRICES" from Louis A. Levy, located at 334 River Street and 19 Fourth Street in Troy, N. Y. The card features a humorous red illustration of a bulldog wearing a suit and a monocle, reading a scroll with the advertisement text. The design includes a red border and red ink for the illustration and key textual elements, set against a light green background. 3.

This trade card advertises Gross, a clothing and furnishing goods business located at 336 & 338 River Street, Troy, New York, and 13, 15, and 17 Fourth Streets. The card features a drawing of a boy sitting on a dog, holding a peppermint stick. The card has a red border and a decorative pattern around the advertisement text.

This trade card advertises Julius Saul, a clothier with multiple locations in New York State. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of a child emerging from a giant egg. The illustration highlights the child's small size in contrast to the oversized egg, suggesting a sense of new beginnings and growth. The card lists multiple addresses. The main address is 269 Canal Street, New York City, followed by addresses in Troy and Albany, New York. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Julius Saul's clothing establishment. The front of the card features a winter scene with a castle in the background. The text on the card lists three different locations for Julius Saul's business: 51 & 53 N. Pearl Street in Albany, 324 & 326 River Street in Troy, and 23 & 25 Fourth Street in Troy. The back of the card is blank. The card is printed in black ink on white paper, with a black border around the edges.

This trade card advertises Julius Saul, a clothier located at 234 & 236 River Street in Troy, New York. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of fairies, elves, and deer. Four elves are sneaking up on a female deer that is resting in the forest. Two fawns are lying next to the deer. A single fairy is perched in a tree above. The illustration features a delicate, whimsical style. The card has a light blue border with white text, and a dark blue background.

This trade card advertises Morris Gross, a clothier with two locations in Troy, New York: 336 & 338 River Street and 13, 15, 17 Fourth Street. The front of the card depicts a pastoral scene of a woman with a baby sitting on a grassy hill surrounded by trees. There is a flock of sheep in the field and a fence in the background. The fall season is depicted by the colors of the foliage. The card has a decorative blue border with an ornate design. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises Rosengold's, located at 461 Fulton Street, near Fifth Street in Troy, New York. The front of the card depicts a stream flowing past a house in the woods. The card features the image in brown and sepia tones. The back of the card includes a detailed advertisement for Rosengold's business and a list of fire alarm locations.

This trade card advertises Rosengold's, an optical instrument store located at 461 Fulton Street, near Fifth Street, Troy, New York. The front of the card features a winter scene with a sepia tone. The back of the card lists the locations of fire alarms in the city and includes a small advertisement for a manufacturing company. The back is in a different font and is printed with different colored ink. This card appears to be a standard size trade card.

This trade card advertises S. Milberg, a dealer in new and secondhand goods located at 189 Fourth Street in Troy, New York. The front of the card features a simple, stylized illustration of a store with two front windows. The back of the card is blank.

Trade card advertising Frear's Troy Bazaar, circa 1885. The card depicts a bird delivering a message to a damsel in a tower. The back of the card is fully illustrated with advertising for the bazaar.