Invoice from Alaska Fur Company to Harry George

Name/Title

Invoice from Alaska Fur Company to Harry George

Entry/Object ID

Q1430.634.3A

Description

Vol. I, pg. 3A The image depicts a vintage invoice dated October 15th, 1919, from the Alaska Fur Co. addressed to Mr. Harry L. George, located at 201 Saxton Bank Bldg., St. Joseph, Missouri.

Subject

Alaska Fur Company Seattle, Washington Ivory

Subject Person/Organization

Harry L. George Collection

Transcription

The invoice lists "Following in choice Elephant Ivory" 2 Bears attacking Walrus 25. 3 " in a row 20. 2 " Polar Bear Mother & Baby Infant 12. 1 Walking cane or umbrella handle (dog head) 6. 1 Mother & Baby nursing 15. 5 Ivory Death Mask @2.50 12.50 10 Fire burned Clay Death Masks @ 50¢ 5. 1 String Happy Beads (100 beads) The invoice details a total cost of $99.25, with a noted 10% cash discount of $9.90, resulting in a final total of $89.35. Handwritten calculations are visible at the bottom.