Subject: Colorado

This billhead from Monheimer Bros., wholesale and retail dealers in dry goods, gents' furnishing goods, fancy goods, carpets, linoleums, oil cloths, and matting, is dated February 1, 1884, in Leadville, Colorado. It is addressed to Mrs. H. H. Tomkins and notes a "Bill rendered last month" for $6.60. The reverse side bears a "PAID" stamp dated "FEB 1 1884 H.H.Tomkins & Co.". The item features ornate Victorian-style lettering for "MONHEIMER BROS." and includes details like their P.O. Box and a note that "All Bills Payable on the First of the Month." 3.

A personal letter written on the letterhead of Cohn Bros., a dealer in dry goods, clothing, carpets, notions, hats, caps, boots, shoes, and furnishing goods. The letter, dated September 22, 1891, is addressed to Miss Josie Black, informing her of a planned visit to Springer. The accompanying envelope is postmarked September 25, 1891, from New Mexico, and addressed to Miss Josie Black in Springer, N. Mex. The letterhead features a prominent, ornate masthead with "COHN BROS." in stylized lettering, flanked by decorative lines. Below, "Dry Goods, Clothing, Carpets," is also presented in ornate, stylized text, followed by other product categories. The names and locations of the brothers, M. Cohn (Trinidad, Colorado), D. Cohn (Trinidad, Colorado), and S. Cohn (Raton, New Mexico), are printed at the top of the letterhead. 3.

A colorful trade card for the Denver Fur Company, located at 401 Lawrence St., between 16th and 17th Streets in Denver, Colorado, circa 1885. The front of the card features an illustration of a brown bear resting within a cage, with a sign reading "GRIZZLY BEARS GOOD NIGHT." The business name and address are prominently displayed on an angled pink banner. The verso provides a detailed list of products and services, including Seal Sacques, fur-lined garments, capes, collars, muffs, and furs of every description. They also offered fur trimming, remodeling, relining, enlarging, and repair of furs, and specialized in Rocky Mountain skins, rugs, robes, and mats. The card features a decorative border and ornate Victorian-style lettering.