Subject: Typography

An invoice from B. Feldmann & Co., dealers in fine family groceries and provisions, located at No. 350 King Street, between Society and George, in Charleston, SC. Dated August 19, 1889, the billhead is addressed to M. Simmons, Milly & Co., detailing a transaction for $1.00. The item features ornate Victorian-style typography for the business name and services, and a decorative border on the left side lists a wide range of grocery products available, including hams, bacon, coffee, tea, sugar, and various liquors. The document also states, "BILLS NOT PAID IN THIRTY DAYS, WILL BE CHARGED INTEREST."

This billhead from Cohen & Stern, Importers and Jobbers of Hosiery, Notions, and White Goods, records a transaction with Messrs. Jones Bros. in Baltimore, Maryland, dated December 5, 1889. The item lists the sale of 13 dozen muffs at $1.50 per dozen and 7 dozen of another item (likely muffs, based on the context) at $1.00 per dozen. The total amount is $2.50, with a calculation error that leads to a corrected total of $2.45. The billhead features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and a distinctive company logo depicting a flag with text "AUCTION JOBS A SPECIALTY" and "ONE PRICE HOUSE." The document includes terms of sale: "Net 30 days" and "2 percent off 10 days," and is stamped "PAID" with the date "DEC 5 1889."

This billhead from D. Crehange & Co., Wholesale Clothiers in Syracuse, New York, dated May 25, 1882, details a transaction with Mr. G. E. Brooks. The invoice includes the purchase of 1 pair of pants for $7.50, and 6 boys' suits for $36.00, along with additional boys' suits totaling $13.50, for a grand total of $57.00. A handwritten note indicates that 3 pieces were sent in exchange for items Mr. Brooks sent. The billhead features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the company name, a "BOUGHT OF" banner, decorative star embellishments, and states that extra-sized garments are a specialty. It also includes a clause about damage claims within five days of receipt. 3.

This billhead for Gans & Klein, dated August 30, 1875, details a transaction for "Mr. A. M. Hollus" in Helena, Montana Territory. Gans & Klein are identified as "IMPORTERS, MANUFACTURERS AND DEALERS IN Fashionable Clothing, Gent's Furnishing Goods, Hats, Boots, and Shoes, Hydraulic Hose, Rubber Clothing, California Blankets, Etc., Etc., Etc." The item features an ornate, stylized company logo for "Gans & Klein" with decorative Victorian-style lettering. It also notes an "OFFICE IN New York, 66 & 68 THOMAS STREET." The billhead includes terms for reporting claims ("ALL claims must be reported within five days after receipt of goods") and shipping goods ("Goods shipped at purchaser's risk"), as well as terms regarding interest. The date "Helena, M. T. Aug. 30, 1875" is handwritten at the top, along with the buyer's name.

This billhead from Greenhood, Bohm & Co., Importers and Dealers in Clothing and Gents' Furnishing Goods, is addressed to Mr. James S. Davis and dated December 29, 1879. It details a transaction including items such as "Shot," "drawers," "Socks," and "gloves," with quantities and prices listed, totaling $10.35. The document features an elegant, ornate script for the date and buyer's name, bold capital lettering for the business name, and descriptive text outlining the business's offerings. Smaller print indicates branch offices in New York City and San Francisco. The item is characterized by pink and blue ruled lines typical of accounting documents of the period. 3.

This billhead from December 22, 1880, records a transaction from Greensfelder, Rosenthal & Co., manufacturers and jobbers of boots and shoes located at 105 & 107 Wabash Avenue, Chicago. The item is addressed to M. Dworak and Beckman in Oakdale, Nebraska, and lists a quantity of "19½ Doz. men's Bkce. Arat" with a 25% discount, totaling 18. The document notes "No claims for damage and shortage will be allowed Unless made within TEN DAYS after receipt of goods" and "Accounts are subject to sight draft when due, and draw interest at 10 percent from maturity." Terms are "30 days net" with a "10 [days] 1 per cent. discount." The billhead features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the company name and a decorative banner proclaiming "Manufacturers and Jobbers OF BOOTS AND SHOES." **3.

This billhead from Hoffman and Co., importers and wholesale dealers in fancy goods, embroideries, ribbons, laces, millinery, and white goods, is dated August 29, 1885. The transaction lists the sale of "6 yds. col. Silk White" for a total of $21 to Rosenberg Bro. The item specifies that it is "Payable in U. S. Gold Coin." The billhead features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and a decorative framed illustration on the left side, detailing their offerings of "Gents' & Ladies' Furnishing Goods, Dress Trimmings, Hair Nets, HOSIERY!"

This billhead for Hyman Brothers, Importers and Wholesale Grocers, documents a transaction where goods were bought by Wadhams & Elliott. The item is dated September 11, 1885, and originates from Hyman Brothers' San Francisco office located at 216 and 218 California Street. The billhead features ornate Victorian-style script for the "Hyman Brothers" name and "IMPORTERS AND WHOLESALE GROCERS," along with a prominent "Bought of" stamp. It also lists additional branch offices in New York (102 Chambers St.), Honolulu, H.I., and Nevada City, Cal., indicating the extensive reach of the business.

This billhead from J. Alexander & Co., Importers & Dealers in Clothing, Boots & Shoes, Blankets, Tobacco, and Yankee Notions, located at 310 & 312 Sansome Street, Corner Halleck, in H. M. Newhall’s Building, San Francisco, California, is dated September 20, 1866. It serves as an invoice to Mr. A. Cohn & Co. for a variety of goods, including coats, jumpers, vests, pants, shirts, drawers, and carpet bags. The total amount due is $389.50, explicitly stated as payable in U.S. Gold Coin. The billhead features a prominent printed advertisement on the left margin detailing the categories of goods sold, and the business name is rendered in ornate Victorian-style lettering. The names Leo Ash and Jacob Ash are also printed at the top of the document. 3.

This billhead from Jacob Mitchell, a manufacturer of Ladies', Misses' And Children's Sewed Shoes at 919 North Fourth Street, St. Louis, Missouri, is dated July 27, 1881. It records a sale to Penningroth, Schreiber & Co. for various types of footwear including "Power Grain Tie", "Slippers", "Calf", and "Apron" shoes, listed with quantities and prices. The total amount due for the transaction is calculated. The item features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and product description, with a small decorative element above the location. 3.

This billhead from Monheimer Bros., wholesale and retail dealers in dry goods, gents' furnishing goods, fancy goods, carpets, linoleums, oil cloths, and matting, is dated February 1, 1884, in Leadville, Colorado. It is addressed to Mrs. H. H. Tomkins and notes a "Bill rendered last month" for $6.60. The reverse side bears a "PAID" stamp dated "FEB 1 1884 H.H.Tomkins & Co.". The item features ornate Victorian-style lettering for "MONHEIMER BROS." and includes details like their P.O. Box and a note that "All Bills Payable on the First of the Month." 3.

This billhead from Weil & Bernheim, located at No. 85 D street in Marysville, California, is dated May 7, 1864. It records a transaction with Mr. W. J. Ellis for the purchase of "1/2 dz Bird Cages" at a price of $25.00. Weil & Bernheim are listed as dealers in a wide range of goods including books, stationery, perfumery, musical instruments, toys, fancy goods, blank books, and wall paper. The bill specifies that payment is "Payable in U.S. Gold Coin or its equivalent." The document features ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business and buyer names, and decorative borders around the listed product categories, typical of 19th-century commercial stationery.

A circa 1890s calligraphy sheet on vellum, featuring both English and Yiddish fonts. This broadside, measuring approximately 9" x 11", is one of several original calligraphy sheets with various fonts that were later compiled into booklets for the architects of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad.

Broadside depicting the Hebrew alphabet. Printed in New York in 1834 by Solomon H. Jackson for James Seixas. Measures 40 x 34 cm. Shows folds and creases with some loss to the margins. This is the only known copy.

This letter, dated May 16, 1882, is from Banner Brothers, Importers & Manufacturers of Fine Clothing & Furnishing Goods, located in San Francisco, California, with a branch in New York City. It is addressed to Greenhood, Bohm & Co. in Helena, Montana, and concerns an order given to their salesman, Mr. Solomon, noting an expectation for a large future order. The letterhead features an elaborate, ornate Victorian-style design with decorative typography for the business name, an initial 'B' logo, and detailed addresses. 3.

This business letter from L. Corn & Co., manufacturers of soft and stiff fur hats, acknowledges receipt of a check for $25.00 from M. J. S. Horah, in settlement of bills from April 10. The letter, dated April 16, 1886, also solicits further orders. The item features a printed letterhead with ornate Victorian-style typography for the company name and business description. The address and factory location are also printed, while the date, recipient's name, and signature are handwritten in script. 3.

A set of twenty-five wood block printer's letters used for headlines. The letters vary in size: one at 3.25", three at 2.825", two at 2.5", four at 2.25", five at 2", two at 1.625", four at 1.5", one at 1.25", two at 0.75", and one at 0.625". The date of creation is circa 1910.

This document is a statement of account from Sideman, Lachman & Co., manufacturers of cigars, located in San Francisco, California, dated December 15, 1882. It is addressed to Messrs. Lackey & Thos. Bozeman. The statement details a balance and merchandise rendered as of June 1, amounting to $13.64. The billhead features ornate Victorian-style script for the business name and 'STATEMENT.', along with ruled pink lines typical of ledger or account forms from the period. 3.

This trade card advertises Joseph Cohen & Son as "Sensali Marittimi" (maritime brokers/agents) with offices in Charleston, S.C., and Savannah, GA. The card indicates the business was "Casa Stabilita dal 1844" (Established since 1844). It features a colored depiction of the Kingdom of Italy flag, along with ornate Victorian-style lettering for the business name and locations. The card also notes a telegraphic address "'COHENSON'" and identifies Capt. ANT. CASTELLANO as the Director of the Italian and Austrian Department.

This trade card for L. Peiser & Co. advertises the business as importers, jobbers, and dealers in a wide range of goods, including Zephyr Worsted, Trimmings, Ribbons, Worsted and Cambrick Embroideries, German and Germantown Woolen and Cotton Yarns, Ladies and Gents Furnishing Goods, Genuine Princess of Wales Kid Gloves, Notions, Jewelry, and Perfumery. The card specifies the business address as No. 38 Spring Street, between First and Court, in Los Angeles, California. The card features an ornate Victorian-style border with decorative elements surrounding the text, and employs various fonts, including bold and stylized lettering, typical of late 19th-century commercial printing.