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Account book of Nahum Keene, Duxbury, Mass., Mar. 24, 1852

Collection Type

  • Manuscripts

Date

1852-03-24

GUSN

GUSN-193825

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Description

Account book of Nahum Keene of Duxbury, Massachusetts, March 24, 1852, detailing inventory of clothing and textile goods, including dyes and accessories, such as veils, ribbons, gloves, and shawls. Other utilitarian items include: serving pieces; bed pans; scythes; and spices and various condiments (pepper, sugar, vinegar, and elm bark). The book has a heavy paper cover, sewn binding, and cream colored ledger paper. 7.875 x .25 x 15.125 inches.

Details

Descriptive Terms

account books

Additional Identification Number

Other identifier 132

Physical Description

1 account book

Collection Code

MS002

Collection Name

Account books collection

Reference Code

MS002.132

Record Details

Material Type

account books

Description Level

Item

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