This authentic piece of historical ephemera is an original tax bill and receipt from the City of New Haven, Connecticut, dating from 1934-1935. This document provides a fascinating glimpse into local government and personal finance during the mid-1930s, a period marked by significant economic change. The bill details the tax assessments for the Grand List of 1934, due and payable on January 1st, 1935, with specific deadlines for the first and second half payments in February and August 1935.

Notably, the document identifies the taxpayer as "Shepard Ratrince" (likely Ratcliffe) residing at "258 St Ronan St" in New Haven, offering a personal connection to the city's past. It itemizes the amounts of taxes for town, school, and city, along with the corresponding mill rates. The reverse side of the document contains legal text from "Senate Bill No. 102," an "Act Amending the Charter of the City of New Haven, Concerning Taxes," approved May 24, 1933, detailing the regulations for tax payments and interest. This item is a prime example of vintage Connecticut history, local government records, and an interesting collectible for those interested in genealogy, urban studies, or the economic conditions of the Great Depression era.