{"product_id":"new-york-city-1875-abeel-brothers-iron-steel-dealers-billhead-8-5-x-4-5","title":"New York City 1875 Abeel Brothers Iron Steel Billhead 8.5 x 4.5","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"223\" data-end=\"388\"\u003eThis 1875 billhead from Abeel Brothers in New York City documents a transaction for iron and steel goods during the late 19th-century expansion of American industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"860\"\u003eOperating in lower Manhattan, Abeel Brothers functioned within the dense network of iron and steel merchants supplying construction, manufacturing, and infrastructure growth in the post-Civil War period. The printed header establishes their presence on South and Water Streets, areas closely tied to shipping, warehousing, and heavy trade, while the structured ledger format reflects standardized commercial documentation practices emerging during this industrial phase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"862\" data-end=\"1406\"\u003eThe billhead features a clean engraved masthead with “Abeel Brothers” prominently displayed, accompanied by a formal business descriptor noting their role as dealers in iron and steel. The handwritten entries list specific materials and pricing, including dimensional iron and steel items, with careful penmanship typical of the era. Vertical ruling in blue and red organizes the accounting columns, and the date of May 16, 1875 appears at the top. The compact 8.5 x 4.5 format aligns with practical invoice slips used for routine transactions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1697\"\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":52978843910328,"sku":"20251220","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0939\/8740\/6008\/files\/57_dff45aad-de08-478a-a3e4-6604d928f05a.jpg?v=1773001746","url":"https:\/\/everythingephemera.com\/products\/new-york-city-1875-abeel-brothers-iron-steel-dealers-billhead-8-5-x-4-5","provider":"Everything Ephemera","version":"1.0","type":"link"}