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Subject: Madison, Indiana

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Billhead - Wm. P. Levy, Madison, Indiana, February 16, 1866Billhead - Wm. P. Levy, Madison, Indiana, February 16, 1866

Billhead for Wm. P. Levy, Bookseller, Stationer, Binder, Plain and Decorative Printer, and Blank Book Manufacturer, located in Madison, Indiana. Dated February 16, 1866. The billhead includes a transaction record for the purchase of various items from the business, such as stationery, picture frames, and other goods, by W. G. Wharton. The billhead features a printed header, ornate Victorian-style lettering, and a small, detailed company logo depicting a book.

Envelope and Advertisement: W. P. Levy & Son, Madison, IndianaEnvelope and Advertisement: W. P. Levy & Son, Madison, Indiana

This archival item consists of an envelope and an accompanying advertisement for W. P. Levy & Son, a booksellers, stationers, printers, and bookbinders in Madison, Indiana. The envelope, dated around January 1, 1875, contains an early advertisement and a stamp. The included advertisement features four sample pen points. The materials provide insight into the business practices and advertising strategies of a Jewish-owned business in 19th-century Indiana.