Billhead - Barbe, Schoenbrun & Morgenthau, Chicago, IL, November 3, 1880

This billhead from Barbe, Schoenbrun & Morgenthau, successors to Rindskopf & Barbe & Co., manufacturers and wholesale dealers in Men's, Youths' & Boys' Clothing, is dated November 3, 1880, and addresses a transaction with C. Rohrbaugh of Kinmundy, IL. The invoice lists various clothing items such as coats, shirts, and other goods, totaling 127.25, plus 0.50 for cartage. The document details terms of sale including "Cash unless settled by Note" and that claims must be reported within ten days. Visually, the billhead features a prominent engraved illustration of a multi-story building, presumably the company's premises, with "Rindskopf & Barbe & Co." visible on the signage. The company name and other details are presented in ornate Victorian-style script typography.

Associated People/Businesses

• Barbe
• Schoenbrun
• Morgenthau
• Rindskopf

Geography

No geographic information available.

Subjects

• Clothing
• Men's clothing
• Boys' clothing
• Wholesale trade
• Manufacturing
• Engraving
• Victorian architecture
• Ornate typography
• 19th century
• Gilded Age
• Chicago
• Illinois
• Kinmundy, Illinois
• Billheads

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 23, Folder 10