Subject: Commercial documents

A bill of lading from Mordecai & Co., Agents for the Baltimore and Charleston Railroad and Steamship Co., issued on September 19, 1867, in Baltimore. The document records the shipment of "2 Boxes (Cont. Carriage) Wheels" aboard the Steamer "Galecar". The goods were shipped by Geo. Carl and consigned to Geo. Carl in Charleston, S.C. Charges include $5.00 for freight, $2.50 for wharfage, and $0.30 for expense, totaling $7.80. The document features a company logo depicting a sailing steamship, with ornate Victorian-style lettering for the company name and decorative borders in the header.

This billhead from A. Cohen & Co., manufacturers of lace goods, rufflings, ladies' bows, and scarfs, details a transaction with Mssrs. M. C. Hood & Co. on September 1, 1873. The items purchased include multiple quantities of "Plaiting" at various prices, totaling $57.00. The terms of the transaction are noted as "30 Days 5%." The billhead features the business name in a prominent, stylized font and includes the address "319 Canal Street, bet. Mercer & Greene Sts." 3.

This billhead from Cohen & Stern, Importers and Jobbers of Hosiery, Notions, and White Goods, records a transaction with Messrs. Jones Bros. in Baltimore, Maryland, dated December 5, 1889. The item lists the sale of 13 dozen muffs at $1.50 per dozen and 7 dozen of another item (likely muffs, based on the context) at $1.00 per dozen. The total amount is $2.50, with a calculation error that leads to a corrected total of $2.45. The billhead features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and a distinctive company logo depicting a flag with text "AUCTION JOBS A SPECIALTY" and "ONE PRICE HOUSE." The document includes terms of sale: "Net 30 days" and "2 percent off 10 days," and is stamped "PAID" with the date "DEC 5 1889."

This billhead from Frank Brothers & Co., Clothiers & Jobbers of Men's Wear, records a transaction with Mess. Aliralt & Co. on June 7, 1878. The item listed is "1 Trick Tonder" for $16.12. The document features an ornate Victorian-style masthead for "FRANK BROTHERS & CO." with decorative typography, identifying the business as "CLOTHIERS & JOBBERS of MEN'S WEAR," and a standard ruled ledger format. Terms for cash and discounts are printed at the top left. 3.

This billhead from FRED. J. KIESEL & CO., Forwarding and Commission Merchants of Corinne, Utah, dated August 5, 1875, records a transaction involving merchandise received by the company. The goods, specified as "1 Box Oldaxe," were consigned to A. M. Cottes, to be delivered to Helena. The document indicates a freight payment of $19.00 was received on September 1st, 1875, by Henry Bolingbroke on behalf of A. M. Holter Bros. The billhead features a decorative company name and business description in ornate Victorian-style lettering at the top, along with red horizontal rule lines for organization. 3.

A statement of account (billhead) from the Gaff, Fleischmann & Co. agency in Hartford, Connecticut, dated May 1, 1884, addressed to Moore and Pollard. The item details purchases of yeast cakes over several months: 12 dozen in February, 13 dozen in March, and 12 dozen in April, totaling $6.75. A handwritten notation indicates "Paid by check May 10 1884." The company name "GAFF, FLEISCHMANN & CO." is prominently displayed in a bold sans-serif font, with "COMPRESSED YEAST." and "FACTORY DEPOT:" below it. Notably, the name "Gaff" is handwritten with a line through it. The document features standard ruled lines for transaction details and some handwritten additions in purple ink. **3.

This billhead from December 22, 1880, records a transaction from Greensfelder, Rosenthal & Co., manufacturers and jobbers of boots and shoes located at 105 & 107 Wabash Avenue, Chicago. The item is addressed to M. Dworak and Beckman in Oakdale, Nebraska, and lists a quantity of "19½ Doz. men's Bkce. Arat" with a 25% discount, totaling 18. The document notes "No claims for damage and shortage will be allowed Unless made within TEN DAYS after receipt of goods" and "Accounts are subject to sight draft when due, and draw interest at 10 percent from maturity." Terms are "30 days net" with a "10 [days] 1 per cent. discount." The billhead features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the company name and a decorative banner proclaiming "Manufacturers and Jobbers OF BOOTS AND SHOES." **3.

This billhead for Hyman Brothers, Importers and Wholesale Grocers, documents a transaction where goods were bought by Wadhams & Elliott. The item is dated September 11, 1885, and originates from Hyman Brothers' San Francisco office located at 216 and 218 California Street. The billhead features ornate Victorian-style script for the "Hyman Brothers" name and "IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE GROCERS," along with a prominent "Bought of" stamp. It also lists additional branch offices in New York (102 Chambers St.), Honolulu, H.I., and Nevada City, Cal., indicating the extensive reach of the business.

This billhead from I. H. Dahlman, Horse Seller, Exchange and Stables, is dated January 31, 1887, and appears to document a transaction with the Fire Department of the City of New York. The item lists numerical entries, likely for quantities and prices related to horse sales or stabling services, and is signed by Joseph Shea, Foreman Stable. The billhead features a prominent lithograph depicting three detailed horses, along with ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name. It also includes the business's street addresses and telephone number. **3.

This billhead from J. Alexander & Co., Importers & Dealers in Clothing, Boots & Shoes, Blankets, Tobacco, and Yankee Notions, located at 310 & 312 Sansome Street, Corner Halleck, in H. M. Newhall’s Building, San Francisco, California, is dated September 20, 1866. It serves as an invoice to Mr. A. Cohn & Co. for a variety of goods, including coats, jumpers, vests, pants, shirts, drawers, and carpet bags. The total amount due is $389.50, explicitly stated as payable in U.S. Gold Coin. The billhead features a prominent printed advertisement on the left margin detailing the categories of goods sold, and the business name is rendered in ornate Victorian-style lettering. The names Leo Ash and Jacob Ash are also printed at the top of the document. 3.

This billhead from J. Schreiber, Bedding and Furniture, located at 121 and 123 Sansome Street in San Francisco, details a transaction with Messrs A. Cohn & Co. dated October 16, 1867. The invoice lists various bedding items purchased, including 6 Double Pulu Beds for $60.00, 6 3/4 Pulu Beds for $48.00, 6 Single Pulu Beds for $30.00, 12 1/2 Pillows for $12.00, and Burlap for $3.00, totaling $149.00. The item features a decorative red lithograph on the left depicting a bed and two figures, advertising "PULU. CURLED HAIR, MOSS, TOW, EXCELSIOR TWINE, FURNITURE SPRINGS, Red Lace, Ticking, Etc." The business name "J. SCHREIBER" is printed in ornate Victorian-style lettering, and the document includes ruled lines for itemization. 3.

This billhead records a transaction between wholesale dealers L. & S. Hecht of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and J. S. Stiller on May 12, 1852. L. & S. Hecht, located at 109 North Third Street, specialized in hosiery, gloves, trimmings, and small wares. The bill details the sale of various items, including "Reading," "Hatchet," "Calles," "Knitting Yarn," and "Calk Spool," totaling "3 39". The document features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name, along with decorative borders and classical 19th-century typography for the address and item descriptions. **3.

This billhead for Louis Stix & Co., Importers & Wholesale Dealers in Foreign & Domestic Staple & Fancy Dry Goods, is dated March 13, 1865. It records a transaction with Mr. E. E. C. for various dry goods, including spools, "Foods," linen, "Embre Cottmade," "C b," "Fancy Tweed," and "Cont g Net," totaling $158.31. The bill is marked as "Paid" and features a 3-cent U.S. revenue stamp. The billhead design includes elegant Victorian-style calligraphy for the business name and location, with an ornate oval frame detailing terms for deductions and returns within five days of receipt.

This billhead from M. G. & J. Cohen, Wholesale and Retail Dealers in Dry Goods, Clothing, Shoes, Hats, Carpets, Notions, Etc., located at Nos. 1 & 2 Deupree Block, Athens, Ga., is dated February 13, 1884. It details a transaction with M. J. Robinson for 5½ yards of ticking at $6.24 and 1 pair of shoes at $1.59, totaling $7.83, which was paid. The item features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name, location, and date, along with clear printed text outlining their extensive product range. 3.

This billhead details a transaction between Metz, Nathan & Co., manufacturers of clothing and jobbers, and Mr. Wolf Samuel, dated September 19, 1867. The invoice lists quantities and prices for various clothing items, including brown cloth sacks, fustian sacks, Dix Passion pants, beaver overcoats, chenille sacks, comp jacket pants, and a pair of pants, totaling $155.75. The document features an ornate company name, decorative text outlining the business's services, and a list of partners (J. Metz, S. Nathan, M. Nassauer) on the left side, typical of Victorian-era commercial printing. The original address "114 Chambers Street" is crossed out, with "28 white" handwritten below it, indicating a possible updated location. 3.

This billhead, dated July 2, 1840, records a transaction between T. E. Seixas, a dealer in metal goods at 213 Water Street, New-York, and M. L. Boardman. The invoice details the purchase of 489 1/2 lbs of Dance Tin for $93.01 and 3 C. Brass Composition for $8.16, totaling $101.17. The item is marked "Recd payment" and signed by Theo. J. Seixas. The billhead features a clear, utilitarian typeface for the business name and description, characteristic of commercial documents from the period, with handwritten entries for the specifics of the transaction. The business listed its wide range of products including tin plate, sheet iron, copper, brass, lead, zinc, nails, and spikes.

This billhead from the True American Steam Power Book and Job Printing Establishment in Trenton, N.J., dated April 9, 1869, details an account for "Naar, Day & Naar." The bill is "To Naar, Day & Naar, Dr." and lists a charge for "sub. to daily True American to 1 Oct 1869 - 12." The item features a distinctive masthead for the "Daily & Weekly True American, Book, Card, and Fancy Job Printing, of every description." The masthead includes a decorative border with floral elements and ornate Victorian-style lettering in red and green for the "To Naar, Day & Naar, Dr." portion, and black script for other text. The bill is also identified as coming from "Central Bank." A handwritten note at the bottom reads, "Please receipt + return." The bill is signed "Naar, Day & Naar" indicating receipt of payment.

This billhead from Weil & Bernheim, located at No. 85 D street in Marysville, California, is dated May 7, 1864. It records a transaction with Mr. W. J. Ellis for the purchase of "1/2 dz Bird Cages" at a price of $25.00. Weil & Bernheim are listed as dealers in a wide range of goods including books, stationery, perfumery, musical instruments, toys, fancy goods, blank books, and wall paper. The bill specifies that payment is "Payable in U.S. Gold Coin or its equivalent." The document features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business and buyer names, and decorative borders around the listed product categories, typical of 19th-century commercial stationery.

This billhead from Z. Stern, a manufacturer of pantaloons located at 426 Broome Street, New York, N.Y., is dated October 2, 1884. It records a transaction with Messrs. J. Brooks of Waterloo, N.Y. The item bought is listed as “Merchants” with an amount of 900/19, and the total for the account is noted as 15. Payment terms are specified as “Nett Cash,” with discounts for early payment: “30 days less 5 per cent. 10 days less 6 per cent.” The document features decorative script for the date and buyer's name, and bold, ornate block capitals for the business name “Z. STERN, MANUFACTURER OF PANTALOONS.” A handwritten note indicates “Moritz Fridenberg, Assignee” over the business name, suggesting the business was under financial distress or undergoing a legal process at the time. 3.

Billhead from Solomon & Hart, located at 243 Broadway, opposite the Park, in New York, New York. The date on the billhead is July 12, 1848. The billhead is part of the collection of Judaica Americana.