This billhead, dated June 20, 1883, documents a transaction between Hamburger Brothers, Distillers and Importers of Fine Whiskies in Chicago, Illinois, and S. R. Ruford & Co. of Virginia City. The item is for the purchase of fine whiskies, including "The King Sour Mash Whiskey," with various amounts totaling figures like 188.37 and 584.45 listed. The billhead features an elaborate engraving as a company logo, which includes decorative banners identifying the business as "DISTILLERS" and "IMPORTERS," and an emblem proudly proclaiming "THE KING SOUR MASH WHISKEY," along with the establishment dates "ESTABLISHED 1868" and "HAND MADE 1869." The typography includes ornate Victorian-style script for the date, location, and other key details.
Subject: Distilling
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Envelope addressed to A. Kramolowsky, Union, MO, featuring a graphic of a barrel of 1867 Old BourbonEnvelope addressed to A. Kramolowsky in Union, Missouri. The envelope features a graphic depicting a barrel of 1867 Old Bourbon and includes the address 222 Market Street. The date of the envelope is estimated based on the whiskey depicted to be around June 18, 1900. The envelope is part of the collection of manuscript materials.