Geography: Sherman

Envelope addressed to J. Steinfeld & Co. in Sherman, Texas, postmarked August 22, 1895, advertising Feist Bros., located at 57 Walker Street, near Broadway, New York, New York. The envelope shows advertising for Feist Bros. and Sharr Johnson & Co.

This trade card advertises M. Schneider & Bro., clothiers located at the Northeast Corner of the Public Square in Sherman, Texas. The front of the card features a colorful illustration of a young girl and two sailors in blue and orange. The back of the card provides more detailed information about the business.

This letter, dated November 4, 1886, was sent from Jake W. Levy & Bro. in Sherman, Texas to the Eagle & Phenix Manufacturing Co. in Columbus, Georgia. The letter concerns a transmittal of payment.

Invoice from Roussel & Siesfeld, commission merchants and dealers in steam engines, farming tools, and mill machinery, located in Sherman, Texas. Dated February 12, 1885. The bill lists the purchase of 1-2 in. G-luth Valve, likely from a customer named J. S. Dowell. The total amount of the purchase is $3.36. The billhead has a printed header and the business name in large letters. Decorative elements include a framed header section, ruled lines, and ornate lettering for the business name.