Bissell Carpet Sweeper Co. Invoice for Repair on a Sweeper, February 11, 1888

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Invoice

Date Made

1888

Subject Date

11 February 1888

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2020.67.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Jeanine Head Miller.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)
Handwriting

Color

Purple
Blue
Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 5.125 in
Width: 8.5 in

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