Subject: Brass

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.

Brass hand mirror in the shape of a full-sized mirror with a handle. Manufactured by Fleischer. Located at 117 E. 24th Street. Circa 1890s. The mirror is made of human hair goods. Archival object found in Arc.MS.56, Objects Box 2.

Brass object with a crudely cast Jewish star on top. The object dates to approximately 1800. More details about the object's purpose or origin are unavailable.

Brass token with a face value of 5 cents. Issued by Engelhardt Brothers. Date of issue is approximately 1910. The token's material is brass, and its value is 5 cents. More information is needed regarding the purpose or context of the token.