Billhead - Hamburger Brothers, Chicago, Illinois, June 20, 1883

This billhead, dated June 20, 1883, documents a transaction between Hamburger Brothers, Distillers and Importers of Fine Whiskies in Chicago, Illinois, and S. R. Ruford & Co. of Virginia City. The item is for the purchase of fine whiskies, including "The King Sour Mash Whiskey," with various amounts totaling figures like 188.37 and 584.45 listed. The billhead features an elaborate engraving as a company logo, which includes decorative banners identifying the business as "DISTILLERS" and "IMPORTERS," and an emblem proudly proclaiming "THE KING SOUR MASH WHISKEY," along with the establishment dates "ESTABLISHED 1868" and "HAND MADE 1869." The typography includes ornate Victorian-style script for the date, location, and other key details.

Associated People/Businesses

• L. M. Hamburger
• Max Hamburger
• Hamburger, Max
• Hamburger, L. M.

Geography

No geographic information available.

Subjects

• Whiskey
• Distilling
• Importing
• Liquor industry
• Mercantile
• Chicago
• Illinois
• Virginia City
• Nevada
• 19th Century
• Billhead
• Victorian Era
• Engraving
• Judaica Americana

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 23, Folder 10