Billhead - Wolff Brothers & Co., Chicago, IL, October 4, 1881

This billhead from Wolff Brothers & Co. details an invoice for various hats, caps, and straw goods purchased by Durarak & Beckman. The items listed include specific styles such as "Brawers Albia," "Georgia College," "Bluebird Scotch," "Blue Moscos," "Coyp Roller," "Parisian," "Albion," "Valurbans," "Garfield," "Blue Ruskie," "Blue Franklin," "Pearl Empire," and "Low brown Nelson," with quantities and prices for each. The total amount is 179.50. The bill notes shipment via "Mo Valley" and that the balance will follow. The billhead features a decorative masthead with an ornate company logo depicting a shield crest flanked by hats, and the business name "Wolff Brothers & Co." in a stylized script. Below this, the types of goods sold—"HATS, CAPS, STRAW GOODS, GLOVES AND UMBRELLAS"—are presented with elaborate Victorian-style borders and varied typography. 3.

Associated People/Businesses

• I. Kahn (Salesman)
• Wolff Brothers
• Kahn, I.

Geography

No geographic information available.

Subjects

• Hats
• Caps
• Straw Goods
• Gloves
• Umbrellas
• Retail trade
• Dry Goods
• Mercantile
• Chicago
• Illinois
• Oakdale
• Nebraska
• 19th Century
• Victorian Era
• Billheads
• Invoices
• Company logo
• Ornate lettering

Physical Location

Arc.MS.56, Box 20, Folder 8