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

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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