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Gift of anonymous, 2024.83.10, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History collection, No Known C…
Billhead Receipt
Gift of anonymous, 2024.83.10, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History collection, No Known Copyright

Billhead Receipt

Date1890 December 11
MediumPaper, printed ink
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (overall height x width): 9 1/4 × 8 1/2in. (23.5 × 21.6cm)
ClassificationsInformation Artifacts
Credit LineGift of anonymous
DescriptionReceipt with advertising billhead for B.H. Douglass & Sons, manufacturers of confectionary, in New Haven, Connecticut, dated December 11, 1890. Sold to W.N. Kirtland & Co.
Object number2024.83.10
CopyrightNo Known Copyright
InscribedPrinted in black on front: "Manufacturers of / Extra Fine Specialties in CONFECTIONARY. / B.H. DOUGLASS & SONS, / New Haven. Conn., U.S.A. / Wholesale Dealers / in / Imported & Domestic / CIGARS"
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