Geography: Connecticut

Billhead for G.B. LICHTENBERG, a tobacconist with locations in New York City and Detroit. The bill is addressed to J.W. Loomis and dated January 24, 1873. The billhead features an elaborate decorative border and a vignette illustration of the factory in Detroit. The bill includes handwritten calculations and totals. The billhead is printed in black ink on white paper. It is dated on the right side of the header, above the business name. The top line of the billhead is in cursive script, and the business name is printed in bold, all-caps lettering.

Advertising envelope for T. Salamonski & Co., publishers of "Grammar at a Glance." The envelope is addressed to D. E. Dean and was mailed from Hartford, Connecticut to Falls Village, Connecticut sometime around 1875.

An advertising envelope for Moses & Brother, a mill and yard located in Baltimore, Maryland, at Allen Street, next to Bearley's Agricultural Works. The envelope dates to circa 1890. The envelope also mentions S. Curtis & Son.

An advertising envelope from J. Hyman & Son, importers and manufacturers of pictures, paper, and cards, dancing order novelties, etc. The envelope is dated December 2, 1890, and lists the company's address as 25 Beekman Street, New York, New York.

Advertising envelope from Isaac Bloom & Bro., dated May 12, 1871. The envelope features a prominent advertisement and was sent between New York, New York and Saugatuck, Connecticut.

Envelope addressed to Joseph B. Cohen in Providence, Rhode Island from Peck, Stow and Wilcox Co. in Southington, Connecticut, dated June 8, 1900. The envelope features a stylized lithograph. The envelope displays addresses in Providence, Rhode Island and Southington, Connecticut.

A stampless business letter written by Alexander Kursheedt in New York, New York, to Henry White in New Haven, Connecticut, on November 18, 1837. The letter discusses business matters.

Lithographed trade card advertising the Kaufman Farm House in Connecticut. The card features an image of the house and includes the text "Free Carriages to & From The Station" and the Hebrew word for kosher. A union label suggests a publication date between the late 1890s and early 1900s.

Invoice from Lawrence, Cohen & Co., successors to Lewis I. Cohen, manufacturers of improved gold illuminated ivory surfaced playing cards, located at 184 William Street, New York, New York. Dated October 22, 1857. The bill lists 100 India Cards (playing cards?) with a price of 75¢ and was sent to T. I. Hathaway, Fair Haven, Connecticut. This billhead features a beautiful illustration of a four-story building in New York City, ornate Victorian-style lettering, and a detailed description of the business's services.

Shipping record from Hendricks & Brothers, documenting the shipment of finished copper from New York to New Haven, Connecticut on July 31, 1845. This is one of three related documents. The Hendricks family played a significant role in the American Industrial Revolution through their copper production.

Shipping record from Hendricks & Brothers, documenting the shipment of finished copper from New York to New Haven, Connecticut on August 11, 1836. The record provides details of the port of entry and is part of a larger collection illustrating the business activities of Hendricks & Brothers, a prominent American copper manufacturing firm.

Shipping record from Hendricks & Brothers in New York, NY to Brown & Elton in New Haven, CT, detailing the shipment of finished copper. Dated September 10, 1840. The record is part of a larger collection documenting the Hendricks family's copper business, which played a significant role in the American Industrial Revolution.

Shipping record from Hendricks & Brothers documenting the shipment of finished copper from New York to Hartford, Connecticut on April 12, 1836. The record indicates Charles Brainard as the recipient. This document is one of five shipping records in the collection.

Shipping record from Hendricks & Brothers documenting the shipment of finished copper to Hartford, Connecticut on November 4, 1845. The record also notes the involvement of Hendricks & Isaacs (brother-in-law) and their Soho Copper Refinery in Soho, New Jersey. Part of a larger collection detailing the history of Hendricks & Brothers, a prominent American copper manufacturing firm.

Shipping record from Hendricks & Brothers, documenting the shipment of finished copper from New York, NY to Hartford, CT on July 10, 1845. This record is part of a larger collection related to the Hendricks family's prominent role in the American copper industry and their contributions to the Industrial Revolution.

Shipping record from Hendricks & Brothers, a prominent New York-based copper manufacturing firm, detailing the shipment of finished copper from Hartford, Connecticut to New York, New York on July 15, 1845. The record is part of a larger collection documenting the Hendricks family's significant contributions to American industry.

Shipping record from Hendricks & Brothers, detailing the shipment of finished copper from New York, New York to Hartford, Connecticut on November 8, 1845. The record notes the port of entry and is one of five related documents.

Billhead from Rosengarten & Sons, a manufacturing chemist, located in Philadelphia. The billhead is dated February 14, 1878, and includes a list of items purchased by Glover Warner & Clark of Sandy Hook, Connecticut. The billhead features an ornate, cursive script for the business name and the buyer. The header section is framed, with a note that the business is represented by Charles H. Rutherford, at 26 Liberty Street, New York. The billhead also includes the phrase, “Terms: Net Cash.”

Billhead from Em. Meyer & Co., sole agents for E. Pinaud in the United States, dated May 3, 1884. The billhead lists addresses in New York, New York and New London, Connecticut.

Invoice from Cook & Bernheimer, proprietors of AAA Old Valley Whiskey, located at 67 New Street, New York. Dated May 25, 1881. The bill lists an item purchased, likely whiskey, by Nichols & Harris of New London, Connecticut. The billhead displays ornate Victorian-style lettering. The billhead includes a circular logo that features the company's name and a depiction of a wooden barrel.

Billhead showing receipt of payment from Strasburger, Pfeiffer & Co., Toys and Fancy Goods, located on Broadway, New York City. Dated January 2, 1879. The billhead is addressed to G. H. Clark in Salisbury, Connecticut. The second page is blank.

Insurance policy No. 1788 issued by the Newport Insurance Company in Providence, Rhode Island, on October 26, 1809. This policy insures the sloop *Rover* of Norwich, sailing from Stonington, Connecticut to Wilmington, North Carolina, for a cargo valued at one thousand dollars. The document is printed on hand-laid paper and measures approximately 14 1/2 x 19 inches.