This 1912 billhead documents a retail transaction with Chas Desjardins, a Montreal merchant specializing in hats, caps, furs, and straw goods.
In the early twentieth century, Montreal supported a dense network of fashion-related wholesalers and retailers supplying both urban customers and surrounding regional markets. Businesses dealing in fur and headwear operated at the intersection of seasonal demand, imported materials, and shifting style preferences, making printed stationery an important tool for branding and trust.
The illustrated letterhead features the company name, address, and trade description prominently, reflecting how merchants used graphic imagery and formal typography to assert credibility. The handwritten purchase notation shows the everyday commercial function of the sheet as a record of goods ordered and sold, preserving a snapshot of routine retail exchange within Montreal’s commercial district.
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