Geography: Gonzales

Invoice from W. Cohen & Co., importers and manufacturers of gentlemen's furnishing goods, located at 13 and 15 Battery Street, San Francisco, California. The billhead features a logo depicting a shield with the words “Elite Trade W.C. & Co.” The bill is dated January 11, 1881, and is for goods purchased by Sarles & Weiderman, Gonzales. The bill lists the item purchased, likely clothing or a

Invoice from Frankenthal, Bachman & Co., importers and jobbers of fancy goods and Yankee notions, located at the southwest corner of Battery and California Streets, San Francisco. Dated November 7, 1881. The billhead lists the purchase of items, likely fancy goods and notions, by Sarles & Weiderman. The bill also includes an itemized list of the purchased items. The billhead has a printed header, ornate lettering, and clear details of the business address and transaction. The billhead is stamped with a red stamp on the bottom right corner with the text “Sarles & Weidemann, Nov. 10, 1881, Gonzales, Cal.

Billhead for Weil & Woodleaf, importers of fancy goods, cutlery, stationery, playing cards, perfumery, Yankee notions, etc. Located at 113 Battery Street, between California and Pine, San Francisco, California. Dated July 11, 1881. The bill is written out to “Sarles & Weiderman, Gonzales” and lists a transaction. The billhead is formatted with a list of products sold by Weil & Woodleaf in the left margin, and a list of items purchased in the right margin. The billhead is printed in a simple typeface and uses boldface for emphasis.