Subject: Sponges

Invoice from Hayman Brothers, importers and wholesale dealers in sponges, chamois leather, and shells. Dated May 14, 1884. The bill lists an item purchased by E. Stokes, likely sponges or leather, with a price of $2.50. The invoice includes a company address of No. 74 William Street, New York, between Liberty and Cedar Streets, and states that all bills are subject to sight drafts. The billhead is neatly printed and includes a company logo with a detailed image of the products they sell, as well as ornate script.

Billhead from Isaacs & Heineman, importers and exporters of Florida, Bahama, and Turkey sponges, chamois skins, and fisheries. Dated April 25, 1891. The bill lists the purchase of one case of bath sponges, priced at .35 per piece for a total of 8.75, by Dr. H. G. Porter & Son. The billhead includes the address of Isaacs & Heineman: 139 William Street, New York. The transaction includes a record of payment and details of the business operations, including locations in Florida, Bahamas, and Turkey, and offices in London, Paris, and Trieste.

Billhead from M. D. Levenson, a direct importer of sponges, chamois skins and brushes, cutlery, druggist's sundries, feather dusters, etc., located at 114 Sutter Street, San Francisco, California. Dated October 10, 1889. The billhead is a record of a transaction between M. D. Levenson and J. W. Ferguson. The billhead features a handwritten header and the business name in ornate lettering.

Billhead from Bernstein & Lasker, importers of sponges and chamois leather, located in New York, New York. The billhead is dated February 26, 1877. The archival object is a billhead, suggesting it was part of their business records.

Billhead from Lasker Bros., importers of sponges and chamois, dated May 17, 1884. The billhead lists their address as 100 William Street, New York, New York.

Billhead from Louis Einstein's business in San Francisco, California, dated May 1, 1890. Einstein sold sponges, chamois, skins, brushes, cutlery, druggists' sundries, and feather dusters. His business was located at 114 Sutter Street, San Francisco, California.

Envelope addressed to 58 Beekman Street, New York City, dated February 9, 1894. The envelope features a graphic depiction of a store, possibly advertising sponges and chamois. The envelope is part of the M collection, and is addressed to A. Isaacs.