{"product_id":"1870-philadelphia-customs-house-import-document-velvet-carpet-from-liverpool-with-revenue-stamps","title":"1870 Philadelphia Customs House Import Document—Velvet Carpet from Liverpool with Revenue Stamps","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn impressive original United States Customs House document recording the importation and release of English velvet carpeting at the Port of Philadelphia in 1870. Headed “Re-Warehouse Withdrawal Entry for Consumption,” this large-format federal customs form was completed on April 2, 1870, for James H. Orme, Son \u0026amp; Co., a prominent Philadelphia carpet concern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe document traces a bale of velvet carpet comprising 137 square yards. The merchandise had originally arrived at New York from Liverpool aboard the steamship \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eS.S. Colorado\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e on April 5, 1869, before being transported under bond and placed in a Philadelphia customs warehouse. This entry authorized its release into American commerce after payment of the applicable duties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe carpet was valued at approximately $233 and assessed under two separate tariff provisions: 40 cents per square yard, producing a charge of $54.80, and an additional 35 percent ad valorem duty of $81.55. The total customs duty paid was $136.35—more than half the declared value of the merchandise.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo canceled 25-cent United States Internal Revenue stamps remain affixed at the upper-left corner beside an attractive engraved harbor vignette. The form contains numerous original manuscript entries, calculations, approvals and signatures, providing a detailed record of the complicated customs system governing imported luxury merchandise during the Reconstruction era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e April 2, 1870\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlace:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e United States Custom House, Port of Philadelphia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDocument:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Re-Warehouse Withdrawal Entry for Consumption, Form No. 29\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImporter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e James H. Orme, Son \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMerchandise:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e One bale of velvet carpet, 137 square yards\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Liverpool, England\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVessel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Steamship \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColorado\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRevenue stamps:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Two canceled 25-cent United States Internal Revenue stamps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal duty paid:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e $136.35\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Complete and in good historic condition, with original folds, wrinkling, toning, scattered soiling, edge wear, small marginal tears and heavier creasing near the upper-right corner. Both revenue stamps remain attached, and the manuscript entries are generally bold and legible. Please examine the photograph carefully for condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA visually compelling piece of maritime, commercial and Philadelphia history illustrating the journey of luxury goods from Victorian Liverpool into the American marketplace.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Signature Documents LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52805151162650,"sku":null,"price":264.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2221\/0931\/files\/IMG_2904.jpg?v=1788643493","url":"https:\/\/www.thearchiveauthority.com\/en-ca\/products\/1870-philadelphia-customs-house-import-document-velvet-carpet-from-liverpool-with-revenue-stamps","provider":"Signature Documents LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}