{"product_id":"minneapolis-minnesota-1916-albert-dickinson-seed-merchants-billhead-8-5-x-5-5","title":"Minneapolis Minnesota 1916 Albert Dickinson Seed Merchants Billhead 8.5 x 5.5","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"198\" data-end=\"390\"\u003eThis 1916 billhead from the Albert Dickinson Company of Minneapolis, Minnesota documents a seed merchant transaction during a period of expanding commercial agriculture in the Upper Midwest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"818\"\u003eMinneapolis served as a major agricultural distribution center in the early twentieth century, where firms like Albert Dickinson specialized in seeds, grains, and related farm supplies for regional growers. Seed merchants played a critical role in standardizing crop varieties and supporting large-scale farming operations, connecting producers with reliable sources of clover, alfalfa, and other staple agricultural inputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"820\" data-end=\"1341\"\u003eThe document features a printed letterhead identifying the company as seed merchants, with decorative agricultural imagery reinforcing its trade identity. Typed and handwritten entries list seed varieties, quantities, and pricing, arranged in a structured business format typical of early twentieth-century correspondence and invoicing. The layout reflects a blend of printed form and manual notation, capturing both the standardized and personalized aspects of commercial transactions in the agricultural supply chain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1343\" data-end=\"1632\"\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":52979758039224,"sku":"20251220","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_ee3728dc-396b-4bc4-9801-26d7af09565d.jpg?v=1773028681","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/minneapolis-minnesota-1916-albert-dickinson-seed-merchants-billhead-8-5-x-5-5","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}