Subject: Tin plate

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.

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.