Billhead - The American Varnish Company, Chicago, Illinois, October 12, 1885 Billhead from The American Varnish Company, located in Chicago, Illinois, dated October 12, 1885. The billhead lists a transaction, likely for varnish, with a buyer named D. W. Morris. The billhead includes a printed header, ornate lettering, and an illustration of the company's factory, which is located on the harbor in Chicago, Illinois.