{"product_id":"minneapolis-minnesota-1900-wyman-partridge-dry-goods-billhead-8-x-7","title":"Minneapolis Minnesota 1900 Wyman Partridge Dry Goods Billhead 8 x 7","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"77\" data-end=\"248\"\u003eThis 1900 billhead records a wholesale dry goods purchase from Wyman Partridge of Minneapolis, illustrating early department-store style distribution in the Upper Midwest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"250\" data-end=\"633\"\u003eAt the turn of the twentieth century, Minneapolis operated as a major regional hub for textile and household goods moving from urban warehouses to smaller town retailers. Large dry goods houses combined warehousing, rail access, and printed accounting systems to supply clothing and fabrics across Minnesota and neighboring states, helping standardize pricing and seasonal inventory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"1146\"\u003eThe sheet features an engraved view of the Wyman Partridge building and printed identification as Wholesale Dry Goods, with terms and branding arranged across the header. It is dated September 18, 1900, and addressed to a customer in the region, with handwritten entries listing goods and amounts in ledger format. The layout reflects period commercial stationery design that blended advertising, recordkeeping, and architectural imagery into a single document. The billhead measures approximately 8 x 7 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1437\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\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":52982496723128,"sku":"20250918","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_73941f1d-008e-4825-a978-ebfb8cbb6291.jpg?v=1773097216","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/minneapolis-minnesota-1900-wyman-partridge-dry-goods-billhead-8-x-7","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}