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Subject: 19th Century Business Records

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Billhead of A.S. Shafer & Co., Manufacturers of Ready-Made Clothing, December 1860Billhead of A.S. Shafer & Co., Manufacturers of Ready-Made Clothing, December 1860

Printed billhead on gray paper in blue ink. Issued by A.S. Shafer & Co., manufacturers and wholesalers/retailers of ready-made clothing located at No. 38 Sycamore Street, corner of Lombard Street. The bill, dated December 1860, is made out to Warner Lewis and lists various clothing items sold, including "1 sett Gold Studs", "2 Pr Kid Gloves", "1 Silk Scarf", "2 Linen Hdkfs", "1 Blue Beaver Cape Overcoat", and other unspecified items.

Billhead of D. Falk & Brother, Boise, Idaho, circa 1874-1875Billhead of D. Falk & Brother, Boise, Idaho, circa 1874-1875

Billhead from D. Falk & Brother, importers and dealers in general merchandise in Boise City, Idaho Territory (later Idaho). The billhead features a vignette depicting a steam engine train, a factory, a ship, and a horse-drawn wagon. It indicates that the firm sold groceries, clothing, furnishings, dry goods, boots and shoes, hats, tobacco and cigars, crockery, glassware, hardware, notions, and farming implements. The billhead shows a sale to Judge W.C. Whitson. Terms are specified as "GOLD COIN".

Billhead of Daltroff, Sparks & Oliver, General Merchandise, Wynne, Arkansas, April 18, 1887Billhead of Daltroff, Sparks & Oliver, General Merchandise, Wynne, Arkansas, April 18, 1887

Billhead from the firm of Daltroff, Sparks & Oliver, General Merchandise, located in Wynne, Arkansas. The billhead is dated April 18, 1887. Shields Daltroff, an early Jewish settler in Wynne, Arkansas, is associated with this business. He relocated to Wynne from Wittsburg to help build the town. He initially clerked at D. Block and Company before acquiring the firm and renaming it Daltroff, Sparks, and Oliver. He subsequently moved the store to Wynne and served as a justice of the peace.

Billhead of Davis, Abrahams & Lyon, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Dry Goods, Carpeting, Boots, Shoes, etc., January 1, 1859Billhead of Davis, Abrahams & Lyon, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Dry Goods, Carpeting, Boots, Shoes, etc., January 1, 1859

Printed billhead in black ink advertising Davis, Abrahams & Lyon, wholesale and retail dealers in British, French, and American staple and fancy dry goods, carpets, boots, shoes, etc., located at No. 13 Sycamore Street. The bill notes that goods are received weekly from New York auctions and are offered at low prices for cash. The bill is dated January 1, 1859, and is made out to James M.B. Steward, indicating a balance and interest due on account.

Billhead of Emanuel Phillips' Opéousas Cheap Cash Store, December 6, 1877Billhead of Emanuel Phillips' Opéousas Cheap Cash Store, December 6, 1877

Billhead from Emanuel Phillips' Opéousas Cheap Cash Store, dated December 6, 1877. Located at the corner of Main and North Streets, the billhead features a lithograph of Lady Liberty and advertises merchandise. The design is nearly identical to a billhead from Solomon Isaac's business, differing only in the blue color scheme. The top of the billhead reads "THE OPEOUSAS CHEAP CASH STORE".

Billhead of H. Piser & Co., Mobile, Alabama, May 2, 1893Billhead of H. Piser & Co., Mobile, Alabama, May 2, 1893

Billhead from H. Piser & Co., dealers in hides, furs, wool, beeswax, and new and secondhand burlap bags, located on North Water Street in Mobile, Alabama. Dated May 2, 1893. The billhead is for one sack of wool. It measures [insert dimensions in inches]. The item shows a crease and a small tear on the right. H. Piser & Co. was a member of the American Jewish Publication Society (AJPS).

Billhead of Heyman Brothers & Co., Virginia City, NevadaBillhead of Heyman Brothers & Co., Virginia City, Nevada

Billhead for Heyman Brothers & Co., dealers in furniture, carpets, crockery, glass, and plate ware, located at the corner of B and Taylor Streets in Virginia City, Nevada. Dated January 3, 1877. A. Cook is listed on the billhead in San Francisco, California. Features a large lithograph of furniture.

Billhead of John F. Kessing, Santa Rosa, California, January 4, 1864Billhead of John F. Kessing, Santa Rosa, California, January 4, 1864

Billhead of John F. Kessing dated January 4, 1864. Originally showing an address of 114 Clay Street, San Francisco, California, the city name 'San Francisco' has been crossed out and 'Santa Rosa' written over it. The billhead features a vignette of buckets and tubs. This item is part of the collection 'E' and is housed in Arc.MS.56, Box 11, Folder 6.

Billhead of L. Dinkelspiel & Co., San Francisco, May 6, 1872Billhead of L. Dinkelspiel & Co., San Francisco, May 6, 1872

Billhead from L. Dinkelspiel & Co., located at 111 Battery Street, between California and Pine Streets, San Francisco, California. The billhead is dated May 6, 1872, and indicates a sale to A. Cohen. It also mentions the New York City office, Dinkelspiel, Rothfeld & Co., located at 72 Thomas Street, New York. The company was active in Jewish affairs.

Billhead of Levy, Diamant, Oppenheimer & Co., Boot and Shoe Manufacturers, San Francisco, California, March 28, 1883Billhead of Levy, Diamant, Oppenheimer & Co., Boot and Shoe Manufacturers, San Francisco, California, March 28, 1883

This item is a billhead from Levy, Diamant, Oppenheimer & Co., boot and shoe manufacturers, located at 107 Battery Street in San Francisco, California. The billhead is dated March 28, 1883 and features an illustration of the company's logo, which includes a lion and the words "Seamless Lion Boots." The company advertised themselves as the "Sole Manufacturers of The Celebrated Seamless Lion."

Billhead of Lindenthal & Solomon, Waco, Texas, October 30, 1875Billhead of Lindenthal & Solomon, Waco, Texas, October 30, 1875

Billhead of Lindenthal & Solomon, indicating receipt of goods from a New York auction on October 30, 1875. The billhead is signed "Mayer" and lists an Austin Avenue, Waco, Texas address. The billhead suggests a mercantile business relationship between Lindenthal & Solomon in Waco, Texas, and a New York auction house.

Billhead of M. Cohen, New York, New York, August 17, 1889Billhead of M. Cohen, New York, New York, August 17, 1889

Billhead from M. Cohen's business located at 212 to 232 West 26th Street, New York, New York, dated August 17, 1889. The billhead is a single sheet of paper, likely used for commercial transactions. Further details about the nature of M. Cohen's business are not available from this item alone.

Billhead of Mittdorfer, Richmond, Virginia, October 1, 1867Billhead of Mittdorfer, Richmond, Virginia, October 1, 1867

Billhead from Mittdorfer located at 1009 Main Street, opposite the Post Office in Richmond, Virginia. Dated October 1, 1867. The billhead is a single sheet of paper, and the exact contents of the bill are not specified in the description. The billhead is part of the collection Arc.MS.56, Box 11, Folder 9.

Billhead: Stuessel, F., 10 East Market Street, Louisville, KentuckyBillhead: Stuessel, F., 10 East Market Street, Louisville, Kentucky

Billhead from F. Stuessel located at 10 East Market Street between First and Brook Streets in Louisville, Kentucky. The billhead is dated February 24, 1880. The images show a printed billhead form, typical of business stationery from the late 19th century. The address is clearly visible, along with the date.

Billheads: 18th and 19th Streets and 6th Avenue, New York CityBillheads: 18th and 19th Streets and 6th Avenue, New York City

Collection of billheads documenting commercial activity at the intersection of 18th and 19th Streets and 6th Avenue in New York City. The billheads date from around July 1, 1899, based on the date provided in the metadata. The exact nature of the businesses represented is unknown based on the available information, although the broader subject category is identified as Mercantile. This collection is part of the Ms. Coll. 1410 collection.

Cohen & Lowenthal Demand NoteCohen & Lowenthal Demand Note

Printed demand note for a loan of $333.50, payable four months after October 2, 1850. Issued by Cohen & Lowenthal of St. Louis, Missouri. The note is printed on a form "Sold by J. Halsall" and filled in by hand.

Collection of Billheads: S. D. Schoenfeld & Bro. and A. L. Bancroft & Co., Red Bluff and San Francisco, California, 1877-1878Collection of Billheads: S. D. Schoenfeld & Bro. and A. L. Bancroft & Co., Red Bluff and San Francisco, California, 1877-1878

This collection contains four billheads from the period 1877-1878. Three billheads are from A. L. Bancroft & Co., booksellers, made out to S. D. Schoenfeld & Bro. in Red Bluff, California. One billhead is from A. J. Plate & Co., San Francisco. The included biographical information details the life and career of Salomen D. Schoenfeld, a prominent merchant in Red Bluff, from his emigration from Germany to his success in business and real estate in California. The documents are dated September 4th and 24th, 1877, and January 14th, 1878, and November 29th, 1877.

Collection of Business Records from Marshall and Tyler, Texas: Letters, Billheads, and Envelopes (1876-undated)Collection of Business Records from Marshall and Tyler, Texas: Letters, Billheads, and Envelopes (1876-undated)

This collection comprises three items: a letter dated December 8, 1876, from I. Dreyfus, a dry goods merchant in Marshall, Texas, to a law firm in Tyler, Texas; a billhead from the National Bank of Jefferson in Marshall, Texas (undated); and an envelope addressed to James Turner in Tyler, Texas, with a return address for I. Dreyfus, Robertson & Herndon in Marshall, Texas (undated). The letter details a lawsuit, mentioning Mr. Levy and D. Doppelmayer, who appears to manage Dreyfus's business. The collection also includes a cover with a blue Marshall postmark and a list of cash sent to Jefferson totaling $9,766.00. The connection to Jefferson, Arkansas, is suggested by the presence of numerous Dreyfus family members buried in Jefferson County, Arkansas.

Collection of Financial Records and Billheads of Salomen D. Schoenfeld & Brother, Red Bluff, California, 1871-1878Collection of Financial Records and Billheads of Salomen D. Schoenfeld & Brother, Red Bluff, California, 1871-1878

This collection comprises nine receipts and billheads documenting the business activities of Salomen D. Schoenfeld & Brother, a mercantile firm operating in Red Bluff, California, between 1871 and 1878. The records detail transactions with various clients and businesses, including financial dealings with Jonas Schoenfeld (acting for his brother), Feigenbaum & Co., Hamilton, John Rae, Gales & Co., the Bank of Tehama County, and S. B. Welch. The documents offer insights into the firm's operations and the economic landscape of Red Bluff during the late 19th century. Accompanying the financial documents is a biographical sketch of Salomen D. Schoenfeld, detailing his immigration from Germany, business ventures, and prominent role in Red Bluff society.

Fleisch & Co. Billhead, 1893Fleisch & Co. Billhead, 1893

Billhead from Fleisch & Co., dated April 17, 1893. The billhead lists business addresses at 478, 480, and 482 Broadway (Salesroom) and 176, 178, and 180 Grand Street (Factory), New York City.

Isaac Hahn and M. Opper Personal CheckIsaac Hahn and M. Opper Personal Check

A personal check jointly signed by Isaac Hahn and M. Opper, dated June 6, 1876. The check was printed by the National Bank Note Company and issued in Providence, Rhode Island. Additional information indicates an October 12, 1889 date related to this check and its connection to New York, New York.

Ledger Sheet of D.J. & Co. (David Judah), Richmond, Virginia, January 1, 1822Ledger Sheet of D.J. & Co. (David Judah), Richmond, Virginia, January 1, 1822

This single-page ledger sheet (8" x 12.5") details the financial accounts of D.J. & Co. (David Judah) in Richmond, Virginia, on January 1, 1822. The ledger shows debts owed to D. Hart, Samuel I. Tobias, and Tobias I. Tobias. This item was purchased on January 7, 2013, and is listed with historical context on item 20.1132 in Collectify. It is part of a larger collection valued as a single unit.

Ledger Sheet of Peter Cohen, Bainbridge, Georgia, 1830Ledger Sheet of Peter Cohen, Bainbridge, Georgia, 1830

One-page ledger sheet (7.75" x 11.75") detailing general merchandise sales from Peter Cohen's store to Frances C. Dickinson in Bainbridge, Georgia, from July 1, 1830, to November 18, 1830. The ledger includes items such as combs, gin, spectacles, and cotton bagging.

Shipping Record: Hirsh & Bros., Liverpool to Philadelphia, April 3, 1876Shipping Record: Hirsh & Bros., Liverpool to Philadelphia, April 3, 1876

Shipping record documenting the shipment of goods from Hirsh & Bros. in Liverpool, England to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on April 3, 1876. The record notes a date of September 2, 1875, possibly indicating an earlier date related to the shipment's preparation. The document includes details related to the port of entry and the involvement of Mason Hirsh.

Shipping Record: Samuel Moss & Sons, New Orleans to Philadelphia, May 20, 1832Shipping Record: Samuel Moss & Sons, New Orleans to Philadelphia, May 20, 1832

Shipping record documenting the shipment of goods from J. Kohn & Bordier in New Orleans, Louisiana to Samuel Moss & Sons in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on May 20, 1832. The record is signed by an agent for Samuel Moss & Sons and includes the firm's "M" mark. The document suggests a commercial relationship between Jewish merchants in New Orleans and Philadelphia.