Subject: Candles

Bill of sale detailing the sale of 25 boxes of spermaceti candles and boxes of paper from Aaron Lopez to William and Samuel Vernon. The document lists each box separately, totaling 1,843 pounds sterling. Dated January 8, 1770, in Newport, Rhode Island.

Billhead for P. R. Gottstein, Manufacturer of Patent Composition Mining Candles. The billhead is printed on pink paper and is dated July 15, 1881. The billhead features the business name in large, bold lettering. The decorative elements include a framed header section and decorative borders with ornate lettering.

Billhead from Morgenthau, M., for Mission Soap and Candle Works in San Francisco, California, dated October 25, 1887. The billhead advertises "EXTRA QUALITY MINING CANDLES" and features outstanding graphics. It was made out to the Savage Mining Company for mining candles and is pasted on a Savage Mining voucher. Located in Arc.MS.56, Box 14, Folder 6.

Billhead detailing a sale of eight boxes of spermaceti candles from Naphtali Hart & Co. to William Vernon on May 1, 1764, in Newport, Rhode Island. The invoice is handwritten by Naphtali Hart.

A tin candle holder with the inscription "LOUIS E. STILZ & BRO. SOCIETY GOODS...PHILADELPHIA" in gold paint on a black lacquer background. The design allows the candle to burn while enclosed. Its purpose is uncertain, possibly a cigar lighter or used in social rituals. Undated.

This handwritten receipt documents a transaction between Robert Stevens & Co. and Jacob Rodriguez, Rivera & Co., dated May 12, 1755, in Newport, Rhode Island. The transaction details the sale of 19 boxes of spermaceti candles and additional boxes and paper. The total weight of the candles is recorded as 796 lbs, with 200 lbs deducted, leaving a net weight of 596 lbs. The cost for the candles is listed as £596.10, and for the boxes and paper as £12.7, totaling £608.17. The document features clear, legible 18th-century script and contains detailed handwritten calculations.

Receipt issued on March 13, 1821 in New York City from D. R. N. Sutherland to Mr. Tobias for six loaves of sugar and ten boxes of sperm candles. The receipt measures 8" x 3".

Trade card advertising the Mission Soap and Candle Works owned by M. Morgenthau. Located at 108 Bush Street, San Francisco, California. The card depicts a girl with flowers in her apron. Circa 1885.

Wooden box for candles, with the text "30 SETS OF 16 MENORAH BRAND; CANDLES...PENN WAX WORKS, PHILADELPHIA, PA." burned into its sides. The box also features a menorah. Circa 1890s.