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Offer up an exceptional piece of 19th-century New Hampshire business history with this original illustrated invoice from the Dover Beef Co., commission dealers in G.H. Hammond Co. Western Dressed Beef, Mutton, Lamb, Etc.
Dated October 20, 1896, out of Dover, NH, this document features fantastic graphic vignettes—most notably a striking engraving of a longhorn steer head. Issued to "Brackett & Brown" for "Prp Beef," filled out in gorgeous period iron gall ink manuscript, and stamped/signed "Paid."
A wonderful display piece for collectors of butcher ephemera, livestock history, New England trade cards, or antique commercial documents.
Item Type: Antique Business Invoice / Ephemera
Location: Dover, New Hampshire (NH)
Date: October 20, 1896
Key Details: Detailed longhorn steer illustration; named officers listed at top right (J.H. Wheeler, Pres.; S.E. Hyde, Treas.; J.H. Southwick, Clerk; W.E. Pierce, Manager)
Condition: Vintage antique condition with expected folds, light toning, and minor wear appropriate for a document over 125 years old. Preserved in a protective sleeve backing. Please review all photos for exact condition.
$34.80
Sale price
$34.80
Regular price
1896 Dover Beef Co. Invoice – G.H. Hammond Co. NH Butcher Ephemera Longhorn Art
$34.80
Sale price
$34.80
Regular price
Description:
Offer up an exceptional piece of 19th-century New Hampshire business history with this original illustrated invoice from the Dover Beef Co., commission dealers in G.H. Hammond Co. Western Dressed Beef, Mutton, Lamb, Etc.
Dated October 20, 1896, out of Dover, NH, this document features fantastic graphic vignettes—most notably a striking engraving of a longhorn steer head. Issued to "Brackett & Brown" for "Prp Beef," filled out in gorgeous period iron gall ink manuscript, and stamped/signed "Paid."
A wonderful display piece for collectors of butcher ephemera, livestock history, New England trade cards, or antique commercial documents.
Item Type: Antique Business Invoice / Ephemera
Location: Dover, New Hampshire (NH)
Date: October 20, 1896
Key Details: Detailed longhorn steer illustration; named officers listed at top right (J.H. Wheeler, Pres.; S.E. Hyde, Treas.; J.H. Southwick, Clerk; W.E. Pierce, Manager)
Condition: Vintage antique condition with expected folds, light toning, and minor wear appropriate for a document over 125 years old. Preserved in a protective sleeve backing. Please review all photos for exact condition.