Billhead - Newwitter, Strassburg & Co., New York, May 26, 1882

This billhead from Newwitter, Strassburg & Co., Importers and Jobbers in New York, is addressed to Miss C. McAllister & Son in St. Johnsville, NY, and dated May 26, 1882. It lists items purchased, including "1 ga March Fb", "Theral", and "1 1/2 dozen Bead Gimp," with corresponding quantities and prices. The total amount due is $27.39 after a discount. The billhead features an elaborate company logo depicting a building with "RAPID TRANSIT" above it, and the business name is rendered in ornate Victorian-style lettering. The document also includes ruled lines for accounting and states "ALL CLAIMS TO BE MADE WITHIN 5 DAYS AFTER RECEIPT OF GOODS" and "All Bills not paid when due are subject to Drafts." 3.

Associated People/Businesses

• G. J. Newwitter
• G. J. Strassburg
• Chas. Schoolhouse
• Newwitter, G. J.
• Strassburg, G. J.

Geography

No geographic information available.

Subjects

• Dry Goods
• Wholesale trade
• Importers
• Jobbers
• Ribbons
• Silk goods
• Dress trimmings
• Velvets
• Gloves
• Laces
• Fabric
• 19th Century
• Victorian Era
• Billheads
• Lithography
• Company logos
• Rapid Transit

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 20, Folder 8