Geography: Marysville

Billhead from Hochstadter & Bro., a business located in Marysville, California. The billhead is dated February 6, 1886, and indicates that payments are payable in gold coin at par. The billhead features a vignette of the store.

Billhead of HOCHSTADTER & MARCUSE, successors to HOCHSTADTER & BRO. Importers and dealers in clothing, gents’ furnishing goods, boots, shoes, hats, staple dry goods, duck, etc. The business is located at the southwest corner of D and Second Streets. Dated October 11, 1869. The billhead has the name of the business, and their address, and a notation about the cost of interest that will be added to overdue accounts. It also includes a box for a stamp with the name ‘MARYSVILLE’ and a smaller box for a stamp that is not filled in.

A billhead for J. & C. Levy & Co., a wholesale dealer in dry goods and clothing, located at D Street, in a Fireproof Building, opposite the United States Hotel, Marysville, California. The billhead is dated May 2, 1856, and lists the purchase of 2 dozen long rubber boots, 12 pieces of sheeting (583 yds.), and 4 dozen woolen socks for the sum of $167.78 by Thompson & Co. The billhead has a printed header and a decorative floral design with “Bought of” in an ornate script.

Commercial envelope addressed to Bella Granger, advertising the clothing and dry goods store of J. C. Meussdorffer & Bro., located at the corner of D and 2nd Streets in Marysville, California. The envelope also features a Wells Fargo advertisement. Dated circa 1875.

This trade card advertises Wm. Cohen & Co., a dry goods and house furnishings store located in Marysville, California. The front of the card displays the business name, address (73 & 75 D Street, Under St. Nicholas Hotel), and a list of goods sold: "Fancy and Staple Dry Goods, Hats and Millinery Goods." The back of the card lists additional goods: "Carpets, Oil Cloths, Matting, Window Shades, Lace Curtains and Upholster Goods." The text on both the front and back of the card is neatly arranged and easy to read. The card's design is simple and straightforward, typical of trade cards from the late 19th century. The imagery is limited to typography.

A letter written by Jeanette Marcuse, wife of Abraham Marcuse, to William A. Bolinger from Marysville, California, dated March 15, 1865. The letter discusses the receipt of a bar of $3250.00, shipment of the bar to San Francisco, and the sending of $200 in silver coin via Whiting's Express. It also mentions that Marks has gone to San Francisco and will return in a few days.

This trade card advertises William Cohen & Co., a dry goods store in Marysville, California. The front of the card is simple, featuring only the business name, "Wm Cohen & Co., Marysville," printed elegantly across the top. Below, the text "Dry Goods" indicates the nature of their merchandise. The design is minimalist and likely intended to convey a sense of respectability and reliability. The back of the card is blank. The image shows the card is predominantly in shades of dark brown and black ink on what appears to be cream colored card stock.

Peddler's license issued to Jacob Jacobs to peddle goods and wares in Marysville, California on November 15, 1854. The license is signed by John A. Paxton, County Treasurer. Printed on blue paper, measuring 4 1/8" x 6 1/8". Three punch holes at the left side from an old filing system.

Peddler's license issued to Jacob Weil on November 27, 1854, in Marysville, Yuba County, California, authorizing him to peddle in the State of California for one month for a fee of $10.00. This license may be the earliest extant document of this pioneer Jewish merchant.

Billhead from Reinhart & Bro., wholesale and retail dealers in staple and fancy dry goods, clothing, boots, shoes, etc. The billhead lists the purchase of several items, such as silk, cotton, and various fabrics, in quantities and prices. The date is not available, but the billhead is dated in the top right corner as 1856 and lists the business address as 1st Street, Third Door from Corner of D, Marysville, California.

A half-page business letter written by Marcuse Bros. to J. W. Brown, Esq. on March 29, 1865, in Marysville, California. The letter acknowledges receipt of a payment and expresses hope for future business. It includes a 2-cent revenue stamp.

Invoice from Hochstadter & Bro., importers and dealers in clothing, gents' furnishing goods, boots, shoes, hats, staple dry goods, duck, etc., located at the southwest corner of D and Second Streets, Marysville, California. Dated June 19, 1866. The bill is made payable in U.S. gold coin at par. The bill lists various items purchased, likely clothing or dry goods, by A. Cohn & Co. The billhead includes a printed company name with decorative elements, a prominent and clear business address, and notes that interest may be charged on sums after maturity. The billhead also includes a note that the business accepts payment in US gold coin.