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Billhead - T. E. Seixas, New-York, July 2, 1840
This billhead, dated July 2, 1840, records a transaction between T. E. Seixas, a dealer in metal goods at 213 Water Street, New-York, and M. L. Boardman. The invoice details the purchase of 489 1/2 lbs of Dance Tin for $93.01 and 3 C. Brass Composition for $8.16, totaling $101.17. The item is marked "Recd payment" and signed by Theo. J. Seixas. The billhead features a clear, utilitarian typeface for the business name and description, characteristic of commercial documents from the period, with handwritten entries for the specifics of the transaction. The business listed its wide range of products including tin plate, sheet iron, copper, brass, lead, zinc, nails, and spikes.
Associated People/Businesses
- Theo. J. Seixas (Proprietor)
- Seixas (1803-1882), T. (Theodore) J.(Jacob)
Geography
No geographic information available.
Subjects
- Metal trade
- Hardware
- Commercial documents
- Receipts
- Billheads
- New York (N.Y.)
- 19th century
- Tin plate
- Copper
- Brass
- Lead
- Zinc
- Judaica Americana
Physical Location
Arc.MS.56, Box 23, Folder 11