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Gift of anonymous, 2024.83.9, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History collection, No Known Co…
Billhead Receipt
Gift of anonymous, 2024.83.9, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History collection, No Known Copyright

Billhead Receipt

Date1888 April 18
MediumPaper, printed ink
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 4 5/8 × 8 1/2in. (11.7 × 21.6cm)
ClassificationsInformation Artifacts
Credit LineGift of anonymous
DescriptionReceipt with advertising billhead for Nichols & Harris, wholesale druggists, in New London, Connecticut, dated April 18, 1888. Sold to W.N. Kirtland & Co.
Object number2024.83.9
CopyrightNo Known Copyright
InscribedPrinted in blue on front: "PROPRIETORS OF / NICHOLS' TOILET CREAM, / for All Skin Diseases, / NICHOLS' PRESC. No. 175,649, / for Chills, Fever and Malaria, / LEONARD'S DENTIFRICE, / best preparation for the Teeth. / JOBBERS IN / PATENT MEDICINES / and Grocers' Sundries.

Printed in blue on front: "WHOLESALE DEPARTMENT / New London, Conn. / Bought of Nichols & Harris, / Wholesale Druggists, / 55 State and 10 Main Sts. / Terms, / HOME LIGHT OIL, 1500 TEST, BY THE BARREL, CAR LOAD OR CARGO, F. O. B. IN N. Y."
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