LEADING  MANUFACTURERS  AND  MERCHANTS  CITY  OF  BROOKLYN


Emil SCHNEIDER

Fine Furniture, Upholstery, Decorations, and Curtains
No. 861 Fulton Street, near Clermont Avenue.-

It is a duty as well as a pleasure to make prominent mention in this 
work of the well-known and prosperous house of Mr. Emil Schneider, of 
No. 861 Fulton street, which is one of the leading furniture and upholstery 
establishments in this. section of Brooklyn. 

The enterprise was founded in 1875 by the present proprietor, who has 
since built up a very extensive and lucrative business connection, and 
that of an influential character. The establishment comprises three stories 
and basement, the building covering an area of 25 x70 feet. The first and 
second floors are utilized as showrooms, and the third floor for storage 
purposes. The premises throughout are very elegantly fitted up, and they 
present a very attractive appearance. The stock embraces every description 
of parlor, dining, bed, and kitchen room furniture of the finest quality 
and best workmanship, upholstery goods. of all kinds, decorations of the 
most tasteful character, and curtains of the finest and most unique fabrics. 

Samples of fine furniture made from original designs to order are shown in 
profusion. The house is at all times prepared to fill any order in its line 
at the lowest possible rates, and to fit out, completely or in part, private 
residences, club houses, hotels, flats, public institutions, steamers, etc. 
For beauty and originality of design, superior and elaborate finish, durability 
an general excellence, the goods of this house stand unrivaled, and the proprietor 
confidently invites an inspection of his. new and elegant stock of furniture, 
comprising, as it does, every style now manufactured, in all woods and of the 
latest designs, and also his fine assortment of upholstery, decorative, and 
curtain goods. Five hands are employed in the business immediate attention is 
given to all orders, and the proprietor gives his personal supervision to every 
department, thus insuring satisfaction. 

Mr. Schneider, who is a native of Germany, has been in the United States for 
the past quarter of a century, is one of the most esteemed of Brooklyn's 
tradesmen, and occupies a foremost position in his trade. 


With Special Thanks to: Cathy Harrison Speciale
Transcribed exclusively for the Brooklyn Genealogical Information Pages: Nancy E. Lutz

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