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Billhead - Cahn, Wampold & Co., Chicago, IL, February 16, 1877Billhead - Cahn, Wampold & Co., Chicago, IL, February 16, 1877

This billhead, dated February 16, 1877, records a transaction between Cahn, Wampold & Co.'s Clothing Department and M. Rohrbaugh & Moore of Kinmundy, IL. Cahn, Wampold & Co. is identified as Manufacturers and Jobbers of Clothing & Woolens, located at 56, 58, 60 & 62 Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL. The document itemizes various clothing articles such as suits, vests, and pants, listing quantities and individual prices, culminating in a total amount for the goods purchased. The billhead features elegant script for the business name and transaction details, with a prominent "Clothing Department" header and disclaimers about returns and claims. The overall design reflects the sophisticated commercial stationery of the late 19th century. The item notes that the business was recovering from the Great Chicago Fire of October 8, 1871. **3.