Account book of unknown woman of Rye, New York

Archive

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Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Account book of unknown woman of Rye, New York

Entry/Object ID

HHV 012.21

Scope and Content

dressmaking or sewing supplies and charges; transportation; other living expenses

Context

Rye, NY, 1834-1858. Book begins accounting with pounds/shillings/pence and converts to dollars partway through.

Collection

Miscellaneous Manuscript Collection

Archive Items Details

Title

Account book of unknown woman of Rye, New York

Description

the record of a working woman, perhaps a dressmaker, shop-owner, or milliner.

Creator

Unknown

Date(s) of Creation

1834 - 1858

Subjects

Dressmaking, Fabrics

Search Terms

women's history, dressmaking, Rye, NY

Other Names and Numbers

Other Numbers

Number Type

Former Number

Other Number

M 3046