Description:
1879 J. B. Fickett & Co., Portland Maine Billhead. 8.5 x 4.5 inches. J. B. Fickett & Co. Importers of White Leads, Zinc White, Coach and Artists' Colors, Colored Paints, Varnishes, Paris White, Ochres, Glues, Etc. Sperm, Whale, Lard, Neats, Foot, Kerosene and Engine Oils, Nos. 185 and 187 Fore St. Portland Maine. The billhead is dated Sept 27, 1879, to Mr. C. A. Donnell for: "50 " Pure White Lead 7 1/2 3.75, 3 gl oil 63 1.89, Brush .50 6.14". Advertising for Wadsworth, Martinez & Longman's Pure Prepared Paints, and Wetherill's Philadelphia Pure Ground Lead. Condition: Good with light dust soiling and age toning. A stain to the lower left corner. Glue and paper residue to the reverse. See photos. ebbx