Subject: Rug and carpet industry

Billhead from Sands Brothers, wholesale and retail dealers in dry goods, carpets, wall paper, and house furnishing goods, located in Helena, Montana. Dated January 1, 1891, this bill likely reflects a purchase made by Dudley Halford, for items, likely dry goods. The billhead has a printed header, ornate lettering, and clear details of the business address, transaction, and terms of the purchase.

Billhead from M. Karsky's business in Eureka, Nevada, dated November 1, 1893. The billhead lists the business as being located in the M.J. Franklin Building on Main Street. The billhead suggests the business sold clothing, household supplies, and rugs and carpets.

This trade card advertises Feld & Fine, dealers in carpets, furniture, and stoves located in Cincinnati, Ohio. The card features an image of a cherub in clouds on the front. The card indicates the store is at the southwest corner of 6th and Main Streets (Gatt House), Cincinnati, OH. The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises the Hoboken Carpet Cleaning and Renovating Works, owned by Theo. Hochbaum & Son, located at 914 Jefferson Street and 915 Madison Street, Hoboken, New Jersey. The card is printed in black ink on a white background. It features the company name and addresses, as well as the phone number, 1758. The back of the card is blank.