Billhead - Hendricks & Brothers, New-York, February 12, 1847

This billhead, dated February 12, 1847, documents a transaction where L. Boardman purchased 23 bales of sheet tin, totaling 1722 units at 2 3/4 cents each, for a sum of $40.935, from Hendricks & Brothers. Hendricks & Brothers, located at 77 and 79 Broad Street and 32 South William Street in New-York, are identified as importers of foreign copper, tin plate, block tin, spelter, and sheet zinc, as well as dealers in lead, composition, nails, and spikes. They are also manufacturers of bolt and sheet copper. The billhead features ornate script for the buyer's name, city, date, and the "Bought of HENDRICKS & BROTHERS" line, contrasting with a more standard serif font for the business address and product descriptions.

Associated People/Businesses

• Hendricks (Uriah) & Brothers

Geography

No geographic information available.

Subjects

• Copper industry
• Tin plate
• Sheet metal
• Wholesalers
• Importers
• Manufacturing
• 19th Century
• Jewish business
• New York City

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 23, Folder 11