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Billhead - Hendricks & Brothers, New-York, February 12, 1847Billhead - Hendricks & Brothers, New-York, February 12, 1847

This billhead, dated February 12, 1847, documents a transaction where L. Boardman purchased 23 bales of sheet tin, totaling 1722 units at 2 3/4 cents each, for a sum of $40.935, from Hendricks & Brothers. Hendricks & Brothers, located at 77 and 79 Broad Street and 32 South William Street in New-York, are identified as importers of foreign copper, tin plate, block tin, spelter, and sheet zinc, as well as dealers in lead, composition, nails, and spikes. They are also manufacturers of bolt and sheet copper. The billhead features ornate script for the buyer's name, city, date, and the "Bought of HENDRICKS & BROTHERS" line, contrasting with a more standard serif font for the business address and product descriptions.

Billhead - I. Scheier & Co., Plattsburgh, N.Y., September 30, 1874Billhead - I. Scheier & Co., Plattsburgh, N.Y., September 30, 1874

This billhead from I. Scheier & Co., the Plattsburgh Cigar Factory, records the sale of 300 Clear Havana Cigars for $25.50 to Mr. C. N. Williams on September 30, 1874. The document includes a note to "Please give 300 cigars to Mr Putnam." The billhead features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name, a decorative border, and a prominent header stating "Plattsburgh Cigar Factory Established 1863." I. Scheier & Co. is identified as manufacturers and wholesale and retail dealers in cigars, tobacco, pipes, fire works, and fancy goods. 3.

Billhead - M. S. Grinbaum & Co., San Francisco, August 14, 1884Billhead - M. S. Grinbaum & Co., San Francisco, August 14, 1884

This billhead records a transaction where M. S. Grinbaum & Co., Commission Merchants based in San Francisco, sold 50 bags of S.I. Rice for $218.75 to Wadhams & Elliott, payable October 13. The document features a small advertisement in the upper left corner for "M. S. Grinbaum & Co., Importers and Commission Merchants, Honolulu, H. I.", indicating their dual presence. The billhead uses a standard layout for the period, with printed text and handwritten details for the transaction date, buyer, and items sold. There are also red circular markings, likely handwritten notations, on the document.

Cartes-de-visite - T. Lilienthal, New Orleans, 1864Cartes-de-visite - T. Lilienthal, New Orleans, 1864

A carte-de-visite (CDV) featuring a bust portrait of an unknown man, possibly a Union Civil War soldier. The verso displays an elaborate back stamp of T. Lilienthal's Photographic Establishment at 102 Poydras St., New Orleans. The design includes a detailed illustration of the multi-story storefront with people visible, and ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and address. 3.

Letter - Steele & Levy, Wichita, Kansas, June 21, 1877Letter - Steele & Levy, Wichita, Kansas, June 21, 1877

This is a letter from Steele & Levy, Real Estate & Insurance Agents, located in Wichita, Kansas, dated June 21, 1877, addressed to W. H. Doures Esq. The letter concerns a financial draft for rent. The letterhead features ornate Victorian-style lettering for "OFFICE OF STEELE & LEVY" and "Real Estate & Insurance Agents," along with a decorative border around the business name. 3.

Letterhead - Hexter, May & Co., Portland, Oregon, December 4, 1890Letterhead - Hexter, May & Co., Portland, Oregon, December 4, 1890

A business letter written on ornate letterhead from Hexter, May & Co., importers of stoves and metals, located at 124 & 126 Front Street in Portland, Oregon, dated December 4, 1890. The letter is addressed to J. Shields & Co. and references a previous communication regarding "pipe elbows" that were to be forwarded. The letterhead features a detailed, ornate Victorian-style design with the company name and business type prominently displayed, framed by decorative scrollwork and a central emblem, typical of commercial printing of the late 19th century.

Photograph - Iowa Clothing Co., Sioux City, IowaPhotograph - Iowa Clothing Co., Sioux City, Iowa

A cabinet card photograph depicting a bustling street scene during a parade in Sioux City, Iowa. The image prominently features the storefront of the Iowa Clothing Co., with its advertising signs visible. The street is filled with crowds of spectators, a fancy float pulled by horses, American patriotic flags, and what appears to be a music brass band, indicating a festive event. The scene captures the lively atmosphere of a late 19th-century public celebration.

Trade Card - Desbecker & Co., The Globe Clothiers, Buffalo, NY, circa 1885Trade Card - Desbecker & Co., The Globe Clothiers, Buffalo, NY, circa 1885

The front of this trade card features a detailed chromolithograph of a large long-eared owl with outstretched wings, perched on a rock, looking towards a smaller owl visible in the misty background. The upper left corner displays the business information: "DESBECKER & CO., THE GLOBE CLOTHIERS, Hatters and Furnishers, 37-39 Seneca St., opp. Post office, Buffalo, N.Y." The card is titled "LONG EARED OWL" at the bottom. The verso of the card features a prominent blue circular logo with a globe design and the text "CLOTHIERS. HATTERS & FURNISHERS. THE GLOBE". Surrounding text advertises the benefits of trading with "The Globe," highlighting "LARGEST STOCK, HANDSOMEST STYLES, Perfect Fitting CLOTHING" and "LOWEST PRICES in Buffalo," along with a repeat of the business name and address. The imagery is typical of late 19th-century chromolithography. 3.

Trade card - I. Rice Sons, Rochester, N.Y., 1885 circaTrade card - I. Rice Sons, Rochester, N.Y., 1885 circa

A trade card advertising I. Rice Sons, Clothiers & Merchant Tailors, located at 29 E. Main St., Rochester, N.Y., established in 1852. The card features an illustration of a boy and a girl ice skating, with other figures and mountains in the background, rendered predominantly in green and brown tones. The business name and details are printed in a prominent block at the top. **3.

Trade Card - The London & Liverpool Clothing House, Tacoma, W.T., circa 1885Trade Card - The London & Liverpool Clothing House, Tacoma, W.T., circa 1885

This trade card advertises The London & Liverpool Clothing House, a clothing retailer located at 902 & 904 Pacific Ave. in Tacoma, W.T. Chas. Reichenbach is listed as the proprietor. The front of the card features a color illustration of a woman dressed in a jester's costume, complete with a feathered hat and ornate, multi-colored attire. The reverse side of the card has partial text "PAINT" and an illustration of a bird-like figure in water, though much of the detail is obscured by general wear and tear and a large area of pink-brown paper. **3.