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Billhead - Hirshkind, Parker & Co., New York, New York, June 14, 1876Billhead - Hirshkind, Parker & Co., New York, New York, June 14, 1876

This billhead for Hirshkind, Parker & Co., manufacturers and jobbers of Men's, Youths' & Boys' Clothing, records a transaction dated June 14, 1876. The invoice is made out to Adams Goodrich & Co. of Fair Haven, VT, for 10 "Cans pants" priced at $0.50 each, totaling $5.00, with an overall total of $5.50. The billhead features an elaborate engraving of the Hirshkind, Parker & Co. building at 463, 465 & 467 Broadway, New York, formerly occupied by Lord & Taylor. It includes ornate Victorian-style lettering for the company name and details, along with terms of sale and cash discount information.

Trade Card - Polack's, St. LouisTrade Card - Polack's, St. Louis

This two-tone trade card, printed in brown and blue/green, advertises Polack's clothing store, located at 213 and 215 North Fifth Street in St. Louis. The card promotes the sale of men's, boy's, youth's, and children's clothing. The front features a charming illustration of a young girl wearing a hat, sitting on the grass next to a white picket fence with flowers, playing with a doll. The verso of the card is blank.

Trade Card - Werner's Clothing House, Danbury, Conn., circa 1885Trade Card - Werner's Clothing House, Danbury, Conn., circa 1885

This trade card for Werner's Clothing House, located at 187 Main Street, Danbury, Conn., advertises their stock of "Spring and Summer Clothing for Men, Youths and Boys." The verso states the business is the "LARGEST IN DANBURY" and offers "every variety of pattern and quality, all of the LATEST STYLES." The recto features a lithographic illustration of a man sitting under trees by a lake, with a house in the background, and includes a puzzle-like caption: "LOOK FOR HIS SWEETHEART. TRY TO FIND HIS LOVE !!! IF YOU CANNOT FIND HER HEAT THE CARD." The text is presented in a combination of block and stylized fonts typical of the late 19th century. **3.