Bills and statements from Duncan M. Bayne, Grocer, 1910-1911

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Alameda Museum & Meyers House and Gardens

Name/Title

Bills and statements from Duncan M. Bayne, Grocer, 1910-1911

Entry/Object ID

2016.62.11

Scope and Content

Acc. No. 16.62.11 Subject Category: Citizens of Alameda, Businesses Date or Period: 1910-1911 Object: Forms Description: Forms, in two styles, style A. with printed information in red type on pale blue paper, stating, 'Duncan M. Bayne Grocer, Hardware, Fruits, and Bakery, 1716 Lincoln Ave. Verso states: 'Bayne's Headquarters For the Best in Teas and Coffees'. Style B. (1 'statement'), in black type on white paper, stating 'Duncan M. Bayne, Grocer. Additional information is filled in by hand. The blue forms may be a carbon copy, with the additional information showing up in blue. Size: style A: L 6” x W 3 1/2"; style B: L 8 1/2” x W 5 1/2”. History of Object: Bills or copies for the Fitch family at 1808 Lafayette Street, from Duncan M. Bayne, Grocer. Most of the items are illegible for those unfamiliar with the author's handwriting, except for the word 'Butter' on a few of the forms. Donor: Estate of Grace B. Fitch Cataloged: August 27, 2016; Catalog Completion Date: 11/27/2021