Subject: Clothing manufacturing

This billhead from Ballin Brothers, Manufacturers of Shirts, Drawers, &c., located at Nos. 12 & 14 Walker Street, New York, dated August 7, 1882, records a transaction with M. H. H. Underwood. The transaction details include the purchase of 240 9/12 dozen white shirts at a price of $9.25 each, totaling $89.42. The item features prominent ornate script for the business name and "Bought of", as well as a small decorative trade mark logo, possibly a beehive, on the left side. 3.

This billhead from Crown Suspender Co., located in New York, New York, is addressed to C. Bloomberg & Co., and Greenhood, Bohm & Co. in Helena, Montana, dated June 13, 1888. The transaction details the sale of various quantities of "Suspenders" and "Candales" (likely a type of suspender or accessory), with specific style numbers, quantities, and individual prices, totaling an amount of $22.83. The billhead features a decorative, ornate Victorian-style letterhead for "Crown Suspender Co." with its factory and office addresses, and mentions "Terms" for the transaction. The document is printed on lined paper, with some handwritten annotations in red and black ink, including checkmarks next to certain items. 3.

Bill of lading from Curtis & Bliss in East Saginaw, Michigan, dated June 25, 1861, for shipment of 39 bundles of rags to Koch, Levi, & Mayer in Cleveland, Ohio. The billhead has a printed header, ornate lettering, and details of the business address and transaction.

This billhead from I. Modry & Co., Manufacturers of Lace Goods, Novelties, &c., located at 27 & 29 Lispenard St., New York, NY, records a transaction on June 10, 1882, with H. Underwood. The transaction details various items, including "Dogties," with quantities and prices listed, totaling $14.98. The document features ornate script for the business name and the phrase "Bought of," along with decorative lines and handwritten entries for the purchased goods. The header also states "MODRY & CO. SUCCESSORS TO J. MODRY." **3.

This letter, dated April 27, 1883, is written by Sol Poznanski on the ornate letterhead of Levy Bros. & Co., Manufacturers of Clothing, located at 472 Broadway and 30, 32, 34, & 36 Crosby St., New York. It is addressed to E. W. Knight in Helena, Montana. Poznanski informs Knight that he has drawn a draft for $100 and will arrive in Helena in about six days. He will be representing Levy Bros. & Co. and three other large New York houses, and also acting as a buyer of hides and furs for a Gloversville factory. Poznanski requests that Knight hold the draft if it is not satisfactory until he arrives and states his intention to start a wholesale commission house in Helena upon his arrival. The letterhead features elaborate, Victorian-style script for the business name and description, with a clear address and P.O. Box number. 3.