Retailer
Jones, Root & Co.(American)American
CultureAmerican
Titles
- Bill of Sale dated August 25, 1859
Date1859
PlaceGalveston, Texas, United States
MediumEngraving and ink on paper
DimensionsSheet: 12 × 8 5/16 in. (30.5 × 21.1 cm)
Credit LineThe Bayou Bend Collection, museum purchase
Object numberB.88.30
Not on view
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Bayou BendObject Type
Inscriptions, Signatures and Marks
Printed letterhead reads: Galveston, 185-. Bought of Jones, Root & Co., House-Furnishing Depot, No. 8 Strand. J. M. Jones. J. B. Root. B. R. Davis. Wholesale and retail dealers in furniture, and house-furnishing goods, in all their varieties. Fancy goods, clocks, watches, jewelry, books, stationery, printing paper, &c., &c. Agents for T. Gilbert & Co.'s Celebrated Pianos. And for sale at manufacturer's prices. "Civilian" Steam Press.
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mid-2nd century, rubbing late 20th century
Ink rubbing on Chinese paper
2017.297
