W.H. Thompson Jr., importer of Diamonds, receipt with letterhead

Philadelphia: W.H. Thompson Jr., 1905. 1 sheet 14 x 21 cm. with engraved letterhead produced by E.A. Wright, Philadelphia, showing a radiant diamond along with "W.H. Thompson Jr., Importer of Diamonds, Philadelphia." The business was at 35 1/2 S. 8th St. Above and below the diamond, it states "High Grade Watches" and " Artistic Diamond Jewelry." The receipt indicates that Mrs. Allin Kline had purchased a diamond ring for $50. W.H. Thompson, Jr., was in business for about 30 years, retiring in 1922. In Near Fine Condition: one horizontal and three vertical folds, with minor separation at end of one vertical fold; clean and bright. Near Fine. Item #004630

Price: $12.50