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Daybook of William Thayer, Williamsburg, Mass., 1845-1847

Collection Type

  • Manuscripts

Date

1845-1847

GUSN

GUSN-194216

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Description

Records daily purchases at a general store carrying such variety as groceries, cast iron, violin strings, and fabrics. Creditors bring quantities of mutton and wood, "button eyes" from local button factory, and provide considerable day labor. Includes 3 pressed tree leaves.

Details

Descriptive Terms

daybooks

Additional Identification Number

Other identifier Account book 99

Physical Description

1 daybook (557 pages)

Collection Code

MS002

Collection Name

Account books collection

Reference Code

MS002.099

Record Details

Material Type

daybooks

Descriptive Terms

William Thayer
General store
Books
Music
Iron
Buttons

Description Level

Item

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