Geography: Saginaw
Associated Items

Bill of lading from Curtis & Bliss in East Saginaw, Michigan, dated June 25, 1861, for shipment of 39 bundles of rags to Koch, Levi, & Mayer in Cleveland, Ohio. The billhead has a printed header, ornate lettering, and details of the business address and transaction.

This trade card advertises A. Baumgarten, a clothier in East Saginaw, Michigan. The front of the card features a whimsical illustration of a boy sailing in a boot-shaped boat, with a lighthouse and other ships in the background. The design is rendered in blue, with the sea and sky blending together. The back of the card is blank.