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Account book of H.K. Keith and Co., June 30-October 25, 1856

Collection Type

  • Manuscripts

Date

1856

GUSN

GUSN-193823

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Description

Account book of H. K. Keith & Co., with recorded sales from June 30 to October 25, 1856. Entries list daily retail sales, primarily for food items, clothing, dyes, soap, tea, and textiles. Also included are dyes, varnishes, spirits, and oils. Majority of sales appear to take place on Saturdays.

The book's spine and corners are finished in soft leather; blue pages are inscribed in black ink. 8.75 x 13.125 x .75 inches.

Details

Descriptive Terms

account books

Additional Identification Number

Other identifier 130

Physical Description

1 account book

Collection Code

MS002

Collection Name

Account books collection

Reference Code

MS002.130

Record Details

Material Type

account books

Description Level

Item

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