Subject: Imports

Bill from Gans & Klein, importers, manufacturers, and dealers in clothing, boots, California blankets, and hydraulic hose, located in Helena, Montana. Dated January 3, 1872. The bill lists an item purchased by J. H. McKnight & Co., likely from the business's factory in New York City, located at 184 & 186 Church Street. The bill includes a handwritten list of items with their associated prices and sums of money, and provides a company address. The billhead features a hand-drawn logo of the company name with ornate lettering and includes a section with payment terms.

Billhead from Israel M. Rice, importer of gentlemen's French boots and shoes, located at No. 10 School Street, Boston, Massachusetts. Dated April 1, 1860. The bill lists an item purchased, likely a pair of boots, by J. H. Wales. The bill shows a price and includes the handwritten signature of Israel M. Rice. The billhead is printed and features a simple design.

Invoice from J. Wolff & Sons, direct importers of German, French, and English fancy goods, hosiery, laces, combs, buttons, toys, and other items located at 405 Main Street, Saint Louis, Missouri. Dated December 1, 1868. The bill lists a variety of items purchased by Christ Schaaf, including toys, dolls, and other specialty goods. There are two pages of the billhead with a long, detailed list. The billhead displays an ornate, Victorian-style header. There is a printed logo above the business name and an address. The billhead utilizes a vertical format with a columnar layout for listing items, quantities, and prices.

Billhead from L. Straus & Sons, importers of earthenware, china, glassware, cutlery, and trays, as well as manufacturers of lamps, located at No. 44 Warren Street, New York City. Dated January 19, 1874. The billhead features ornate, script lettering and lists the buyer as 'M. Cou: of Charities' (likely the New York City charity, the 'Council of Charities'). The bill lists a single item purchased, likely a light fixture or lamp, for the 'Epileptic Hospital'. The billhead indicates 'Terms: Cash' and was shipped to 'W.S. Bimbo.'

Statement of account from Ph. Hatzfeld & Co., importers, dated January 1, 1889. The billhead lists transactions with Aust Ford (likely a buyer) in July and January of 1889. It includes a record of payments received in March 1889. The billhead is handwritten with black ink on a ruled sheet. The address for the business is clearly printed: 500-502 Congress Ave., Austin, Texas; the NYC office address is also provided: 57 Walker Street. The billhead includes handwritten notes, indicating a more personal touch in business transactions.

Statement of account from Ph. Hatzfeld & Co., importers, located at 500.502 Congress Ave., Austin, Texas. Dated July 2, 1896. The bill is for a purchase of 4 yards of ribbon for $1.70 by Miss Jennie Smith. The statement indicates that payment has been received. The billhead has a printed header, with ornate lettering, and clear details of the business address and transaction.

Invoice from Ph. Hatzfeld & Co., importers. Located at 500.502 Congress Ave, Austin, Texas with their New York Office at 57 Walker Street. The invoice lists a variety of items, quantities, and prices and is dated 1888 October. The billhead features a printed header with the business name, location, and an ornate Victorian-style lettering.

Billhead of Josiah Rich, importer of condiments, located at 172 Front Street, New York, New York. The date on the billhead is March 8, 1859.

Manifest detailing the cargo (silk handkerchiefs) from Canton to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with duties, bonded by the Etting brothers on March 10, 1827. The document originates from Baltimore, Maryland.

Broadside documenting the arrival of cigars from Havana at the port of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on October 1, 1872. The document mentions August Frohmann in relation to the shipment.

This document is a port of entry record dated October 2, 1878, for Henry Hirsh in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It details the importation of parts for umbrella manufacturing. The document is signed by Henry Hirsh, a prominent figure in Philadelphia Jewish charities.

This document pertains to the entry of various chemicals into a port, likely in the United States, from Liverpool, England on August 31, 1874. The document mentions Rosengarten & Sons, a chemical company that later became part of Merck & Co. and continued to exist into the late 20th century. The document is part of the larger collection on mercantile activities.

Record of a port of entry for a shipment of Liebig Meat Extract. The shipment originated in London, England on November 30, 1886, and was destined for Eisner and Mendelson in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The consignor was Corneill David & Co. of London.

Record of a port of entry for a ship arriving in New York City from Liverpool on May 6, 1817. The record involves Samuel I. Tobias and John Hudson, indicating a mercantile transaction. This document was part of a larger collection purchased on January 7, 2013, and is cross-referenced with item 20.1132 in Collectify.

Broadside documenting the import of 12 pounds of tea from Canton, China, on the American ship *Isabella* into the Port of New York. The document bears the stamped signature of a revenue inspector and is dated September 1, 1830. It also contains information about Mordecai Manuel Noah's role as a New York City political figure.

Shipping record documenting the arrival of embroidery from Liverpool, England to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on December 24, 1877. The record indicates the involvement of Guggenheim & Pulaski in the shipment, with M. Guggenheim's signature visible.

Shipping record documenting the entry of 131 gallons of gin into port. The record lists Joseph F. Tobias & Co. as the recipient and indicates the shipment arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and New York, New York on June 7, 1862.

Shipping record detailing the arrival of a trunk containing 32 bundles of woolen cloth, shipped from Bremen, Germany to Philadelphia, on September 28, 1847. The record specifies the port of entry and contents of the shipment.

Shipping record detailing the import of goods from Liverpool, England to New York, New York, by Samuel I. Tobias and John Hudson on May 6, 1817. The record indicates the port of entry and likely includes details of the shipment's contents and value.

Shipping record detailing the import of goods by Samuel I. Tobias and John Hudson from Liverpool, England to New York, New York on November 18, 1816. The record indicates the port of entry and likely includes details of the shipment's contents and value.

Shipping record detailing the shipment of human hair embroidery from Antwerp, Belgium to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on May 17-18, 1881. The record indicates the port of entry as Philadelphia and lists Samuel Lehman in connection with the shipment.

Four port of entry documents detailing shipments of raw materials to Rosengarten & Sons in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from Liverpool, England between October 1, 1873, and September 13, 1880. The documents are part of a larger collection that later describes the acquisition of Rosengarten & Sons by Merck of Germany and the subsequent formation of Merck & Co. in the United States after World War I.

This trade card advertises Z. Horikoshi & Co., a business represented by Clarence C. Stein. The card features a decorative pattern on the front, with a red border. It is a simple card with no graphic design beyond the text. The text reads, '32, GREEN STREET,' 'REPRESENTS Z. HORIKOSHI & CO.,' 'TELEPHONE 1648 SPRING.' [The business was likely located in Paris, France, and imported goods from Japan.] The card is from the late 1880s or early 1890s. The back of the card is blank.