Name/Title
Lady's Account BooksEntry/Object ID
2026.03.005.1-.2Context
Two partial account books that seem to be an account of a well off woman's expenses. She lists expenses for a variety of clothing items such as dresses, bonnets, lace, slippers, collars, buttons and fabrics. She lists music lessons and the accompanying purchases of sheet music, music books, and even a piano. She lists painting lessons which then shows purchases of a frames, canvases, art books, and a variety of paints and brushes. There is a list titles "Books read during the year beginning Jan 1st 1858". She mentions buying goods in Rochester. Books date from 1848-1858.Collection
Genesee Country Village and MuseumArchive Details
Archive Size/Extent
2 account booksPrimary Language
EnglishArchive Items Details
Title
Lady's account bookDescription
Partial account book listing yearly expenses from a woman living near Rochester, NY. Includes music lessons and supplies.Date(s) of Creation
1848 - 1856Title
Lady's account booksDescription
Partial account book listing yearly expenses from a woman living near Rochester, NY. Includes painting lessons and supplies. Lists books she read in 1858.Date(s) of Creation
1857 - 1858
