1896 antique FREELAND-LOOMIS COMPANY boston ma MEN\'S CLOTHING illus RECEIPT
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Original May 23, 1896 illustrated receipt/billhead from the Freeland-Loomis Company, Washington & Boylston Streets, Boston, Massachusetts, identified as the site of the old Boylston Market.
The elaborate printed heading advertises “Men’s & Boys’ Clothing, Hats, Caps & Furnishing Goods” and features a detailed engraved view of the company’s large multi-story Boston building with an American flag flying from the roof.
Made out to Hamilton W. Smith, Esq., 160 Boylston St. Handwritten purchases appear to include pants, cap, tie, shirts and other clothing/furnishing items. Total appears to be $9.75. A blue “RECEIVED PAYMENT MAY 22 1896 Freeland-Loomis Co.” stamp is present.
Reverse has an old handwritten notation identifying the Freeland Loomis Co. and the purchase as clothing for someone whose name appears to be “G. Lewis.”
Measures approximately 7 x 8 inches.
Condition shows original folds, handling wear, light toning and minor edge/corner wear. Please examine photos for condition and handwriting.
Authentic period piece related to family, historyor local heritage - well-suited for historical collections, genealogical /genealogy research, or museum acquisition.Vintage or Antique.
CONDITION: See listing description and photos.
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