The Farmer's Account Book

Publication

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Lacey Museum

Ledger: Copyright: Lacey Museum; Origformat: Book
Ledger

Copyright: Lacey Museum; Origformat: Book

Name/Title

The Farmer's Account Book

Entry/Object ID

2001-007-0004

Description

This ledger was designed to include tips and instructions for people using it to record their finances. This book was used by the Fleetwood family c. 1880s through the 1890s. The ledger is full of handwritten financial information including items bought and sold and indications of bills being paid. There are numerous receipts, checks, and other pieces of paper adhered to the book's pages. On the page before the title page is written in very faded letters, "This Book belongs to Shedrick Fleetwood's Family." On the title page is written "Price 2.50" and "M. Choir Agent". 10.75" x 8.75" x 1". Hard bound in a brown cover with black leather corners and spine. There is no decoration on the covers.

Lexicon

Search Terms

Domestic Life, Farms & Farming

Publication Details

Place Published

City

San Francisco

County

San Francisco

State/Province

California

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Date Published

1881 - 1891

Publication Language

English

Notes

Date: 1874 Copy No.: 1