Billhead - Phillips & Liebenstein, Chicago, January 21, 1870

This billhead, dated January 21, 1870, details a transaction between Phillips & Liebenstein, manufacturers of chairs and furniture in Chicago, and Messrs. Rohrbough & Moore. The itemized list includes "1 Doz. Bryman Hall," "1/2 Doz. Backs," "1 Flag Seat Chair," and "3 Dining" (possibly Dining Chairs or related items) for a total of $42.25, with a "Cartage" charge of $1.60, resulting in a total of $40.65 due. The document notes a 5% deduction for cash payment on wood seat chairs. Visually, the billhead features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and "CHAIRS AND FURNITURE" sections, alongside a decorative border, typical of commercial documents of the period. 3.

Associated People/Businesses

• John Phillips, Jr.
• Henry Liebenstein
• Liebenstein, Henry

Geography

No geographic information available.

Subjects

• Furniture
• Retail trade
• Chicago (Ill.)
• 1870s
• Commercial correspondence
• Billheads
• Business history
• Victorian Era
• Judaica Americana

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 20, Folder 8