Geography: Waterloo

Invoice from Rindskopf & Barbier, manufacturers of men's and youths' clothing, located at 628 & 630 Broadway, New York City. Dated April 25, 1887. The bill lists the purchase of a suit, Alp. Coats, and Coats, likely for clothing, by Joseph Brooks from Waterloo, NY. The billhead has a printed header and ornate lettering. The details of the business are printed prominently on the billhead.

An invoice from Berliner & Strauss Manufacturing Co., a New York City company specializing in men's neckwear. Dated September 15, 1887. The bill is addressed to Mr. Joseph Brooks, likely a customer of the business. The bill contains a list of items purchased and their corresponding prices. This billhead contains several decorative elements including a framed header, a handwritten signature, and a printed logo of a knight holding a shield with the initials ‘B&S’

Billhead for Moses & Mendelsohn, Manufacturers of Pants, located at 510 Broadway, New York City. The bill, dated September 6, 1886, was likely purchased by Joseph Brooks, of Waterloo, NY. The billhead includes a printed vignette of a building and a horse-drawn carriage. The transaction includes an itemized list of lots, quantities, pants and vests, and their price. It also includes a statement of terms, including the discount and the due date, as well as a notification that no claims are allowed after 10 days.

Invoice from L. Sinsheimer, manufacturers of children's, boys', and youths' clothing, located at 542 & 544 Broadway in New York City. Dated September 12, 1887. The bill lists the purchase of various items, likely clothing, by Joseph Brooks. The bill lists item quantities, unit prices, and the total price for each item, with a final total at the bottom. The billhead has a handwritten header and neatly formatted text.

Invoice from Morris & Saloman, manufacturers of pants and vests, located at 27 Howard Street, near Broadway, New York City. Dated April 11, 1887. The bill lists an itemized purchase of 6 pants and vests by Joseph Brooks of Waterloo, New York. The total amount is $173.00, and the bill mentions that the goods were shipped by New York Central Railroad. The billhead features a simple, plain design with a printed header and handwritten content. The business address and business type (manufacturers of pants and vests) are clearly printed on the billhead.

Bill from Sam'l H. Cohen & Bro., importers of corduroys, velveteens, and moleskins, located at 54 Lispenard St., New York City. Dated April 11, 1887. The bill details the purchase of 'P. Duff Corduroy' by Joseph Brooks of Waterloo, New York, and the amount owed. The billhead has a printed header with ornate lettering and a small decorative flourish at the top left. It also notes that the business has a London office at 17 Coventry St.

Invoice from Blun & Co., wholesale clothiers, located at 441 Broadway & 113 Mercer Street, New York, New York. Dated September 21, 1881. The bill lists a series of purchases by Joseph Brooks, located at 76 & 77 Spring Street, New York. The bill includes prices for each item, totals, and a subtotal amount of 125 dollars. The billhead has a printed header, ornate lettering, and clear details of the business address and transaction. The bill also states that all claims must be made within 5 days of receiving the goods and that no goods are taken back unless damaged.

Invoice from Dessar, Wise & Co., manufacturers of clothing located at 452 Broadway & 14, 16, 18 Crosby Street, New York City. Dated April 24, 1883. The bill was written out to Joseph Brooks, who is indicated as having purchased items from the business, likely clothing. The bill includes a detailed list of items, quantities, and prices. The billhead has a printed header and includes the business address, date, and other legal information.

Billhead for Heavenrich, Hirschberg & Co., manufacturers of youths', boys' & children's clothing, located at 610, 612, & 614 Broadway, corner of Houston Street, New York City. Dated April 25, 1883. The bill is addressed to Mr. J. Brooks of Waterloo, NY and details the purchase of items such as “youth's suits” and “jacket”. It notes the payment terms as “Net” with “note to your own order payable in New York or cash 10 days 2%. The billhead displays a decorative floral border at the top and bottom. The document includes a handwritten note on the top left corner. The bill is well organized and includes information on the business, buyer, date, items purchased, and total amount due.

A billhead dated October 23, 1885, from Isidor Kaufman & Co., manufacturers of children’s, boys’, and youths’ clothing, located at 444 Broadway, New York. The bill lists a transaction for four items from Joseph Brooks of Waterloo, New York. The total for the items is 24, though it is not clear what currency the items are listed in. The billhead is very simple and basic, though it does include a printed company logo in the top right corner. There is handwritten information about the buyer’s name, location, and items purchased. The billhead is printed on a ruled paper. It includes information about the terms and shipping.

Invoice from D. L. Newborg & Son, men's, youths', and boys' clothing retailers located at 539 & 541 Broadway and 112 Mercer St., New York City. The billhead is dated April 23, 1884, and lists a series of purchases of suits and pants, likely from a buyer identified only as 'Joseph Brooks' of Waterloo, NY. The total cost is listed as $130.13.

An invoice from Henry Stern & Co., a hat retailer located at 554 Broadway & 92 Crosby St., New York City, dated September 20, 1883. The bill lists items sold to Joseph Brooks in Waterloo, New York. The invoice includes a detailed breakdown of prices and quantities, including a note that it is for the “American Triumph Brand.” A decorative border frames the business name and address and a small image of an eagle with a banner that reads, “American Triumph Brand.”

Invoice from Bierman Heidelberg & Co., manufacturers of clothing, located at 446 & 448 Broadway, New York. The bill was sent to Joseph Brooks of Waterloo, New York, on May 28, 1881. The bill lists two items: 1 of Duster and 1 of Vest. The billhead features a detailed illustration of the company's building, ornate lettering, and a note at the bottom: 'All bills payable with exchange on New York. Agents not authorized to make collections, nor to draw on us, without special permission.'

Invoice from M. Freudenberg, a manufacturer of jewelry, located at No. 517 Broadway, New York City. Dated April 27, 1885. The bill lists items purchased by Joseph Brooks, likely jewelry or jewelry-making supplies, including quantities, prices, and totals. The billhead features a small printed image of the business storefront and includes a list of the buyer's purchases.

Billhead - from The Rosenberg Manu'f'g Co., located at 496 Broadway, New York City, dated September 26, 1882. The bill lists a purchase of pants from the business by Joseph Brooks, Waterloo, NY. The billhead features a small illustration of pants, and ornate Victorian-style lettering.

Invoice from Rindskopf Bros. & Co., wholesale clothiers, located at 465 & 467 Broome Street, New York City. The billhead is dated May 11, 1881. It lists a purchase of “1 pair pants” by Joseph Brooks from Waterloo, New York. The total price for the purchase is $2.50. The billhead includes a header, ornate lettering, and a table for listing the purchase. The table features a column for quantity, description of items, price per unit, and total price. The billhead includes terms of payment, and a space for the customer’s name and address.

Invoice from Stern & Co., dealers in shirts and men’s furnishing goods, located at 471 Broadway & 44 Mercer St., New York City. Dated April 29, 1885. The bill lists items purchased from the business by Joseph Brooks of Waterloo, NY. The items include “Flan Shirts,” “Sir Charles Cuffs,” “Seamless Shirts,” “Lange Shirts,” “Gents Shirts,” and “Boxed Shirts.” The billhead has a printed header with detailed business information, as well as decorative script text.

Billhead from Seligman, May & Co., manufacturers and jobbers of youths', boys', and children's clothing, located at Nos. 649 & 651 Broadway, New York City. Dated July 6, 1886. The bill appears to be addressed to Joseph Brooks in Waterloo, New York. The billhead features a formal header section, ornate Victorian lettering, and a small logo showing a stylized image of a scroll or scroll-like text. The bill contains a transaction record. It includes an itemized list of the transaction, quantities, and prices. The billhead also includes the terms of payment: cash within 40 days, or a 7% discount on notes.

Billhead for Hiram Exstein & Co., Manufacturers & Jobbers of Men’s Furnishing Goods, located in Buffalo, New York. The billhead is dated April 11, 1883, and was purchased by Joseph Brooks, of Waterloo, NY. The billhead includes the business's terms of payment: 6 per cent 10 days, 5 per cent 30 days, and 4 per cent 60 days. It also states that all goods are sold on 60 days credit. The billhead contains an itemized list, likely for clothing, with prices and quantities noted, along with the total value of the purchase. The billhead has a framed header section and ornate lettering, typical of the period.

Billhead from Danziger & Brothers, manufacturers of clothing located at 32, 34 & 36 West Washington Street, Syracuse, New York, dated July 7, 1885. This invoice shows the purchase of items from the business by Joseph Brooks, who is likely a resident of Waterloo, New York. The billhead features an illustration of the company building, a framed header section, and a decorative company logo. The billhead has a date stamp and handwritten notes listing the transaction and items purchased, likely clothing.

Invoice from J. D. Ackerman & Bro., manufacturers and jobbers of clothing located at 14 South Salina Street, Syracuse, New York. Dated August 23, 1881. The invoice includes an itemized list of goods purchased from J. D. Ackerman & Bro. by Joseph Brooks of Waterloo, New York. The billhead lists a

Billhead from Berliner & Strauss, manufacturers of men's neckwear and jewelry, located at 431 Broadway, New York City. Dated May 1, 1883. The billhead lists a transaction of $112.90 for 6 1/2 doz. items purchased by Joseph Brooks of Waterloo, New York. The billhead is pink with an elaborate design featuring a man holding a banner. The billhead features a decorative border and a company name in script. The company's name is printed in all caps.

Billhead from Wolff & Co., manufacturers and wholesale dealers in hats, caps, and straw goods, located at 596 & 596 1/2 Broadway and 130 & 130 1/2 Crosby Street, New York. Dated April 26, 1884. The bill is addressed to Mr. J. Brooks of Waterloo, NY and lists a number of items with quantities and prices, likely related to hats, caps, or straw goods. The billhead uses ornate cursive lettering, with a printed header.

Billhead from Exstein & Company, manufacturers and jobbers of men's furnishing goods, located at 185 Washington Street, Buffalo, New York. The billhead is dated May 4, 1885, and indicates that the buyer, Joseph Brooks, purchased goods from the company's Waterloo, New York location. The billhead features a company logo with ornate lettering and detailed border elements. The company's address and the names of employees (J. B. Lempfert, J. Dontkin, H. L. Seekelbach, and Myer, Special) are also listed on the billhead.

Billhead from Berliner & Strauss, manufacturers of men's neckwear and jewelry, located at 431 Broadway, New York City. Dated May 1, 1883. The bill is for a purchase by Joseph Brooks, of Waterloo, New York, and lists several numerical entries, likely representing purchases of goods or services. The billhead has a distinct logo with a figure in a suit holding a shield with the business's name on it, and has a printed header that lists the business's name, address, and terms of payment.

Billhead of Levi & Schwarz, wholesale dealers and manufacturers of fine clothing, located at 53 & 55 North St., Rochester, New York. Dated October 22, 1885. The bill lists a purchase of goods by Joseph Brooks, of Waterloo, New York. The billhead has a printed header, ornate lettering, and clear details of the business address and transaction.

Billhead for Levi & Schwarz, wholesalers and manufacturers of fine clothing, located at 53 & 55 North St. Paul Street, Rochester, New York. Dated August 28, 1885. The bill is for the purchase of clothing from the business by Joseph Brooks, and includes a handwritten, itemized list of the transaction. The billhead is printed with simple but clear details of the transaction. The paper has a printed header with business name, address, and terms of payment.

This trade card advertises J. K. Bernstein's clothing store, the Eagle House Clothier, located in the Towsley Block in Waterloo, New York. The front of the card features a depiction of a man looking through a telescope. The illustration style and overall design suggest a late 19th-century origin. The business name and location are clearly printed on the card. The back of the card is blank.

Billhead for Blun & Co., Wholesale Clothiers located at 740 & 742 Broadway, New York. Dated April 8, 1886. The billhead features the name of the buyer, Joseph Brooks of Waterloo, NY, and includes a list of items purchased, quantities, prices, and a total amount due. The billhead features a printed header section, ornate Victorian-style lettering, and a simple design.

Invoice from Weinberg, Leiser & Co., manufacturers of youth’s, boys’, and children's clothing, located at No. 35 Mill Street, Rochester, New York. Dated April 6, 1883. The bill is addressed to Joseph Brooks of Waterloo, New York, and includes an itemized list of clothing purchased, including the quantity and price. The billhead displays ornate Victorian-style lettering, featuring a framed header section.

Billhead from Leseritz & Weinberg, dealers in men's clothing located at 58 Mill Street, Rochester, New York. Dated November 12, 1881. The bill is addressed to M. Brooks, Waterloo, N.Y. The bill is for 1 dozen pearl shirts, 1/2 dozen pair of pants, 1 black bow, and 1/2 sleeves. The bill is handwritten and includes a statement of the total amount owed at the bottom. The billhead is printed on a plain white paper with blue lines and blue printing.