1890 Billhead from Johnston Brothers Steam Bakery & Confectionery Milwaukee

Description

Offered is a used billhead from Johnston Brothers Steam Bakery and Confectionery in Milwaukee Wisconsin. June 1890. The bakery was located at 270,272,274 Broadway in Milwaukee. President was Robert A Johnston. Johnston began his business career in 1864 in the bakery established by his father. In 1889 the enterprise was incorporated as Johnston Brothers Co., with Robert A. Johnston serving as president (1889-1890). In 1890 the firm was acquired by the American Biscuit and Manufacturing Co., with Johnston as local manager. The billhead has a nice vignette of the building in the top left corner. 4 ½” x 8 ½”. Folded and stained along the bottom edge. See scans.