Subject: Papermaking

Billhead from Bonestall, Allen & Co. Paper Warehouse, located at 413.15 Sansome Street in San Francisco, made out to Adolph Sutro. Dated June 14, 1886. Part of a collection of billheads addressed to Adolph Sutro, who built the Sutro Tunnel for the Comstock Lode and served as Mayor of San Francisco. The billhead shows a lithograph of the store.

This trade card advertises the Newark Paraffine & Parchment Paper Co. The front of the card is divided into two sections. On the left, the text 'Newark Paraffine & Parchment Paper Co.' appears in a dark red block at the top of the card. Below the company name, the company's address, which is not visible, is likely listed. On the right side of the card is a full-page image of a large building. It appears to be a factory or warehouse. The building's brick facade is adorned with a large, open window, creating a sense of grandeur. The building is surrounded by trees, suggesting an industrial landscape. The bottom of the card is blank.