Buffalo New York Blakeslee Saddlery Horse Bicycles 1898 Billhead 8.5 x 7

This 1898 billhead documents a transaction from Blakeslee Saddlery Store in Buffalo, New York, reflecting the late nineteenth-century overlap of equestrian supply and emerging bicycle commerce.

Blakeslee Saddlery operated within a transitional period when horse-based transportation remained dominant while bicycles were rapidly gaining popularity. Businesses of this type often expanded their inventory to include both traditional saddlery goods and newer mechanical products, illustrating a shift in mobility and consumer demand. The printed header prominently lists horse clothing, saddlery hardware, and bicycles, positioning the firm within this evolving commercial landscape on Washington Street in Buffalo.

The document features a structured ledger format with handwritten entries itemizing purchases such as blankets and related goods, along with quantities and pricing aligned in ruled columns. The date of June 30, 1898 is clearly indicated, with the customer located in Marilla, New York. Ink notation and a receipt marking appear in the lower section, while the paper shows expected age toning. The combination of bold printed typography and cursive script highlights its function as a working financial record from a period of changing transportation culture.

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