Billhead - A. Magnus, Chicago, IL, May 15, 1891

This billhead from A. Magnus, a Chicago-based dealer in hops, malt, and brewers' supplies, and an importer of brewing rice and rice flour, is dated May 15, 1891. It is addressed to Eberhardt & Ober Co. of Allegheny, PA. The transaction lists "1000 Bushes [sic] with name" at 3 cents per unit, for a total of 30.00 (represented by '3000' in the total column). The document features an ornate header with decorative borders and Victorian-style typography for the business name and product descriptions. It also includes a red overstamp reading "A. MAGNUS & SONS SUCCESSORS TO A. MAGNUS." The billhead additionally indicates that A. Magnus served as an agent for L.C. Huck Malting Co. (celebrated malt), Ripley Isinglass, and Foster Rotary Pumps. **3.

Associated People/Businesses

• Magnus, A.

Geography

No geographic information available.

Subjects

• Hops
• Malt
• Brewers' supplies
• Brewing
• Rice
• Food and drink industry
• Wholesale trade
• Chicago
• Allegheny, PA
• 19th Century
• Billheads
• Business history

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 20, Folder 12