Billhead - Kingsbacher Bros., Pittsburgh, PA, May 15, 1883

This billhead documents a transaction from Kingsbacher Bros., Manufacturers and Jobbers of Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silverware, and Optical Goods, located at 132 Wood Street, Pittsburgh, PA, to Mr. & Mrs. Hunt of Uniontown, PA, dated May 15, 1883. The transaction includes items such as a "Nickel Cricket" and "Gold Band Rings," with a total sum due. A handwritten note indicates receipt of 1/2 oz of "701 G.B. Rings" and describes them as "entirely new." The document specifies "Net 30 days" as terms. The billhead features an elaborate lithographic illustration of the Kingsbacher Bros. building and ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and product categories, presented within decorative banners. An accompanying envelope is also present, printed with the business name and address. 3.

Associated People/Businesses

• Morris Kingsbacher
• Aaron Kingsbacher
• Kingsbacher, Aaron.
• Kingsbacher, Morris

Geography

No geographic information available.

Subjects

• Jewelry
• Watches
• Clocks
• Silverware
• Optical goods
• Retail trade
• Wholesale trade
• Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• 19th Century
• Commerce
• Billhead
• German-Jewish community
• Lithography
• Victorian Era

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 20, Folder 8