Subject: Illustrated stationery

This billhead from Henry Fuhrman, a jobber in Dry Goods, Notions, Boots, Shoes, and Gents' Furnishing Goods, records a transaction with Mr. John Stibal on March 8, 1882, in Fremont, Nebraska. The transaction includes the purchase of 12 pairs of grain shoes at 85 cents each for a total of $10.20, and 12 pairs of women's shoes at $1.00 each for a total of $12.00, bringing the grand total to $22.20. The terms of the sale were 90 days, and a note indicates "Back order." The billhead features an ornate Victorian-style design, including an illustration of a multi-story commercial building, likely the "Fuhrman Block," on the left side. The header also states, "All claims must be made within 5 days after receipt of goods, and all bills paid by draft on Chicago or New York."

This item comprises a letter and its accompanying envelope from Wm. Ronshein & Bros., a Boys' Clothing House located at 70 West Pearl Street in Cincinnati, Ohio, dated November 14, 1879. The letter is addressed to Miss Reynolds & Frank and responds to an inquiry regarding an earlier communication, confirming the dispatch of order number 2896. The letterhead features an elegant illustration of a well-dressed man and boy, along with ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and address. The envelope's front also displays the illustration of the man and boy, noting "Wm. Ronsheim & Bros. SUCCESSORS TO LEVY & RONSHEIM," and includes a Cincinnati postmark. The verso of the envelope is adorned with a detailed lithographic illustration of the "Seventh Cincinnati Industrial Exposition Building," held from September 10th to October 11th, 1879, described as a "One Million Dollars" structure. **3.