Subject: Straw goods

A billhead from M. Wolff & Co., Manufacturers & Wholesale Dealers in Hats, Caps & Straw Goods, located in New York. The bill is dated October 27, 1883, and records a transaction with M. Jos. Brooks from Waterloo. The itemization includes various "Lots" of goods, with quantities and prices, such as "6 Doz" and "1/2 Child's Caps," totaling an amount of 88.50. The billhead features decorative Victorian-style script for the business name and date, printed information about the business type and addresses, and a condition regarding claims for damaged goods. 3.

Billhead from Wolff & Co., manufacturers and wholesale dealers in hats, caps, and straw goods, located at 596 & 596 1/2 Broadway and 130 & 130 1/2 Crosby Street, New York. Dated April 26, 1884. The bill is addressed to Mr. J. Brooks of Waterloo, NY and lists a number of items with quantities and prices, likely related to hats, caps, or straw goods. The billhead uses ornate cursive lettering, with a printed header.

This billhead from Wolff Brothers & Co. details an invoice for various hats, caps, and straw goods purchased by Durarak & Beckman. The items listed include specific styles such as "Brawers Albia," "Georgia College," "Bluebird Scotch," "Blue Moscos," "Coyp Roller," "Parisian," "Albion," "Valurbans," "Garfield," "Blue Ruskie," "Blue Franklin," "Pearl Empire," and "Low brown Nelson," with quantities and prices for each. The total amount is 179.50. The bill notes shipment via "Mo Valley" and that the balance will follow. The billhead features a decorative masthead with an ornate company logo depicting a shield crest flanked by hats, and the business name "Wolff Brothers & Co." in a stylized script. Below this, the types of goods sold—"HATS, CAPS, STRAW GOODS, GLOVES AND UMBRELLAS"—are presented with elaborate Victorian-style borders and varied typography. 3.

Billhead for Yeager & Berkenstock, located at 257 North Third Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dated June 6, 1874. The bill lists a purchase of an item, likely a hat or straw good, made by William Davenport. The item is listed at a price of $1.50. The billhead includes a red-stamped company name with an ornate design and the printed phrase ‘Bought of’ with a stylized design.

Billhead from C. B. Slingluff & Co., a wholesale dealer in hats, caps, and straw goods, located at 308 Baltimore Street, near Liberty Street, Baltimore, Maryland. The billhead is dated April 18, 1860.

Billhead of Kaufman Hat and Fur Co., manufacturers and wholesale dealers in hats, caps, and straw goods, located at 636 Liberty Street, Pittsburgh, PA. The billhead includes the telephone number 2011 (early). The date is circa 1900. This item is part of the Ms. Coll. 1410 collection.

An advertising envelope for S. Abeles & Co., a Philadelphia-based wholesaler of millinery and straw goods. The envelope features the company's name and address (806 Arch St., Philadelphia, PA) and advertises its exclusively wholesale business. The envelope is undated, but based on other materials, is likely from circa 1890.

This trade card, advertising Alfred B. Wenrich's shop, features a charming illustration of a rabbit holding a banner that says "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year." The illustration style suggests a late 19th-century aesthetic. The business's address is clearly printed beneath the image: "16 North 13th Street above Market." The back of the card is blank.

This trade card advertises H. Baer, an importer and jobber of silk and straw goods, located at 115 Water Street in Cleveland, Ohio. The front of the card displays the business name prominently: "H. BAER IMPORTER AND JOBBER OF SILK & STRAW GOODS." Below the name, the street address, 115 Water Street, is clearly visible. The back of the card is blank. The card was presented by G.W. Lefwenhagen.

Trade card depicting the factory of Stein & Schwarz, manufacturers of cloth hats, caps, and straw goods, located at 21-29 Bank Street. The card is addressed to Mrs. A. Abraham in West Superior, Wisconsin, and is dated December 20, 1894.