Subject: Fishes

A simple billhead for S. H. & H. Levin & Co., commission merchants and wholesale fish dealers. The billhead is printed with an ornate Victorian-style font, with the business name prominently displayed and located at Race Street Wharf, Philadelphia, PA. The billhead also includes an address, 154 North Wharves, Corner of Race, Philadelphia, PA. The image also features a return envelope, unused, on the bottom of the billhead. This billhead, printed by the company, was used to create invoices and other business correspondence. The billhead is likely from the mid-19th century due to the style of the lettering. The company name is printed in bold. Details regarding the transaction are not available. The billhead provides a clear and concise outline of the business information.

Invoice from S. H. & H. Levin & Co., commission merchants and wholesale dealers in fish, provisions, etc. The business is located at No. 154 North Wharves, Cor. Race Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dated September 2, 1880. The bill lists a purchase of 1 bbl of mackerel, likely from T. J. Foulk & Bro. The billhead displays ornate Victorian-style lettering. Decorative elements include a framed header section with a company logo, and a banner graphic on the left side of the page advertising “Sole Agents for the Rising Sun Canned Goods.” The company also states that “No Claims allowed unless made immediately upon receipt of Goods.”

Colored lithographic print by Rosenthal depicting two fish, each with a man's head wearing a hat; one fish is large, the other small. The print was likely created in the 1870s in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.