Billhead - B. Aaron & Son, Chicago, IL, January 20, 189?

A billhead for B. Aaron & Son, General Commission Merchants, located at 118 South Water Street, Chicago, detailing a transaction with J. John Lallen & Co. on January 20, 189?. The billhead lists handwritten items such as "Caleq," "Ball Am," and "Box" with associated prices, totaling $13.75. B. Aaron & Son specialized in dressed poultry, also dealing in butter, eggs, game, and fruits. The item features a prominent lithographic illustration of a multi-story building, depicting the company's storefront with "Wholesale Commission," "Butter & Eggs," "Poultry & Game," and "Fruits" advertised on its facade. The business name "B. Aaron & Son" is rendered in ornate Victorian-style lettering. 3.

Associated People/Businesses

• B. Aaron (Owner)
• Aaron, B.

Geography

No geographic information available.

Subjects

• Commission Merchants
• Poultry
• Butter
• Eggs
• Game
• Fruits
• Wholesale trade
• Lithography
• Storefronts
• Chicago, Illinois
• 19th Century
• Commerce
• Food industry

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 20, Folder 8