Chicago Illinois 1901 Armour Meat Bacon Ham Billhead 8 x 5.5

This 1901 billhead records a wholesale meat shipment from Armour in Chicago, reflecting standardized industrial packing and national distribution during the Progressive Era.

At the turn of the twentieth century, Chicago’s meatpacking firms shaped the structure of American food supply through centralized slaughtering, refrigerated transport, and branded processed products. Armour & Company stood among the dominant national packers, integrating production and distribution while supplying grocers and merchants across regional rail networks with cured meats and preserved foods intended for long-distance trade.

The document is issued from Armour & Company’s general offices on La Salle Street and is dated January 14, 1901. It lists a shipment of bacon with quantity and price noted, alongside printed payment terms and exchange instructions for Chicago or New York. The pale blue paper stock, bold company imprint, and ruled accounting layout preserve a working commercial record rather than a decorative advertising piece, measuring 8 x 5.5 inches.

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