Jones, Root & Co.
Bill of Sale dated August 25, 1859

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Retailer Jones, Root & Co.American

CultureAmerican

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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

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Bayou Bend

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DOCUMENTARY ARTIFACT

ProvenanceAcquired June, 1988, from Brooksmith Fine Art Appraisals, Houston, Texas.
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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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