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Subject: Sponges


Billhead - Hayman Brothers, New York, May 14, 1884 Billhead - Hayman Brothers, New York, May 14, 1884

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 - Isaacs & Heineman, New York, April 25, 1891 Billhead - Isaacs & Heineman, New York, April 25, 1891

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 - M. D. Levenson, San Francisco, October 10, 1889 Billhead - M. D. Levenson, San Francisco, October 10, 1889

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.