{"product_id":"california-lodi-mitchell-koenig-desoto-plymouth-auto-car-1938-billhead-8-x-6","title":"Lodi California 1938 Mitchell Koenig DeSoto Plymouth Auto Billhead 8 x 6","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"200\" data-end=\"413\"\u003eThis billhead dates to 1938 and originates from Mitchell \u0026amp; Koenig, a Lodi, California automobile dealership representing DeSoto and Plymouth vehicles during the late interwar expansion of the American auto market.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"997\"\u003eAutomobile dealerships in smaller California cities played an important role in the regional distribution network for major Detroit manufacturers during the 1930s. Brands such as DeSoto and Plymouth, both divisions of the Chrysler Corporation, relied on local dealers to provide sales, service, and parts to communities across the Central Valley as car ownership expanded despite the lingering effects of the Great Depression. Business stationery from these dealerships often incorporated manufacturer branding alongside ledger formats used for customer accounts and repair billing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1513\"\u003eThe document features the Mitchell \u0026amp; Koenig letterhead printed at the top with the tagline The Home of Personal Service and the address at 200 West Pine Street in Lodi, California. DeSoto and Plymouth emblems appear beside the dealership name, reinforcing the manufacturer affiliation. The statement is addressed to Victor George and records an account balance entry dated November 1938, with ruled accounting columns printed below for charges, credits, and balances typical of automotive service or sales records.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1804\"\u003eThe item shown in the listing is the exact item the collector will receive. We have tens of thousands of items to choose from. Shipping will always be combined (or refunded) to save you as much money as possible. Please contact us with any questions, or visit our store page for specifics.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Everything Ephemera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52904001110200,"sku":"20250815a","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_8b79a5ee-a555-4932-a98f-ff4cf0abe0a5.jpg?v=1772565924","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/california-lodi-mitchell-koenig-desoto-plymouth-auto-car-1938-billhead-8-x-6","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}