Receipt

Archive

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Raupp Museum

Name/Title

Receipt

Entry/Object ID

2020.00.1168

Scope and Content

One (1) Firnbach and Raupp store receipt from April 25, 1919. Receipt is rectangular with black printed text and written notes in pencil. The receipt is for Dan Wasser, who sold 15 1/2 dozen eggs at $0.38 for $5.89. He bought 1 pound of coffee for $0.38, 2 pounds of navy beans for $0.40, sugar for $0.50, 2 pounds of rice for $0.30, 1 pound of graham crackers for $0.22, oatmeal for $0.25, 1 pound of cookies for $0.32, and 1 catsup for $0.25. Bill total was $2.62. He was paid $3.27. The credit is marked as paid. There is math written near the bottom of the bill. The black text is as follows, from top to bottom: Prairie View, Ill.,; Bought of Firnbach & Raupp; Dealers in GENERAL MERCHANDISE Creditor; By doz. Eggs @; By lbs Butter @; Debtor.

Archive Details

Date(s) of Creation

Apr 25, 1919

Dimensions

Height

8-1/4 in

Width

4 in

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Wasser, Dan