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Gift of anonymous, 2024.83.11, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History collection, No Known C…
Billhead Receipt
Gift of anonymous, 2024.83.11, Connecticut Museum of Culture and History collection, No Known Copyright

Billhead Receipt

Date1893 July 26
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 Schorer & Co., of New Haven, dealers in crockery, glassware, lamps, chimneys, burners, and stoneware, dated July 26, 1893. Sold to C.S. Clarke of Westbrook, Connecticut.
Object number2024.83.11
CopyrightNo Known Copyright
InscribedPrinted in black on front: "J. F. SCHORER. C. F. SCHROER. / LARGEST HOUSE OF THE KIND IN THE EAST. / New Haven, Conn. / Schorer & Co., / IMPORTERS, JOBBERS AND WHOLESALE / DEALERS IN / CROCKERY, GLASSWARE, LAMPS, CHIMNEYS, BURNERS, STONEWARE, / Woodenware, Brooms, Brushes, Cordage, Twine, Paper Bags, Paper, / Oil Cans, Lanterns, Globes, Window Glass, / Tinware Agateware, & c., & c. / 183-185-187-189 STATE STREET / AND 69 TO 87 FAIR STREET."
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