Billhead - Emil Calman & Co., New York, New York, August 6, 1883

This billhead from Emil Calman & Co., Manufacturers of Varnishes & Japans, located at 299 Pearl St, New York, NY, is dated August 6, 1883. It records the sale of varnishes to Mr. A. A. Crain of Monticello, NY, including 75 gallons of Brown Japan, 40 gallons of No. 1 S. Furniture varnish, and 5 gallons of No. 1 Coach varnish, for a total of $20.35. The item features an ornate, detailed company logo with a shield displaying various varnish types (Coach Body, Carriage, Furniture, Damar, Shellac, Brown & Black, Japan) and stylized "Varnishes & Japans" text within an elaborate banner design, characteristic of Victorian-era commercial lithography. The document includes a note that "All complaints to be made in writing within thirty days after receipt of goods" and that the "goods ordered through Your favor are Shipped per Erie R.R." 3.

Associated People/Businesses

• Emil Calman (Proprietor)
• Edward Carlebach (Proprietor)
• Gustave B. Calman (Proprietor)
• Calman, Emil (1826-1903)
• Calman, Gustave
• Carlebach, Edward

Geography

No geographic information available.

Subjects

• Varnishes
• Japans
• Paint manufacturing
• Mercantile
• Retail trade
• New York City
• 19th Century
• Commerce
• Victorian Era
• Lithography
• Shipping

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 20, Folder 9