Sacramento California 1897 J M Hastings Carpenter Builder Billhead 8 x 4.5

This billhead dates to 1897 and documents a transaction issued by J. M. Hastings, a carpenter and builder operating in Sacramento, California.

Late nineteenth-century billheads from trades such as carpentry and construction reflect a period of rapid urban growth in California’s capital, where skilled labor supported residential expansion and commercial development. Printed business stationery of this type often combines decorative typography with practical ledger formatting, presenting both professional identity and transactional clarity. The bold “Carpenter and Builder” designation anchors the piece, while smaller text emphasizes services like prompt jobbing work and furnished estimates, illustrating how tradesmen marketed reliability and skill during this era of regional development.

The document features a pre-printed header with ornamental type and a Sacramento location line, paired with handwritten accounting entries detailing charges and payment terms. The date line reads April 13th, 1897, and the lower section includes a cursive note requesting payment and referencing contract work, adding a personal business tone to the otherwise structured form. The layout uses ruled lines for itemization, with ink entries filling the lower half. The billhead measures 8 x 4.5 inches.

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