Manuscript Collections
Anonymous stock notebook
Description
Anonymous stock notebook, 1871. 1 notebook. Location: 31:. A notebook with the words "stock taking, August 27th, 1871" on the inside cover, written by an anonymous author. The notebook contains information on the stock of clothing available to the author separated by types and colors. The book tracks the number, size and price of items, and is thus probably a stock book for a clothing store. Prices are summed in three columns at the bottom of pages, possibly indicating a pound/shilling/pence monetary system. Types of clothing listed in the notebook include flannels, linens, black silks, white cotton, hosiery, gloves, ribbons, jackets, furs, umbrellas, and other items. Part of the George DeForest Collection, vol. 18. Mss. 1350.
Manuscript Number
Mss. 1350
Record Type
Manuscript Collections
Year
1871