Receipt

Archive

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Raupp Museum

Name/Title

Receipt

Entry/Object ID

2020.00.911

Scope and Content

One (1) Firnbach and Raupp store receipt from June 13, 1919. Receipt is rectangular with black printed text and written notes in pencil. The receipt is for F. Meyers, who bought cheese for $0.50, two pounds of rice for $0.30, and one soap for $0.07. Bill total was $0.87. F. Meyers brought in 3 dozen eggs at $0.38 per dozen to receive a total credit of $1.14; however, the deduction of the $0.87 bill brought the credit to $0.27. A math equation with the numbers 38, 3, and 1.14 is written on the top left of the receipt. The black text is as follows, from top to bottom: Prairie View, Ill., R. F. D , M, Bought of Firnbach & Raupp, DEALERS IN, GENERAL MERCHANDISE, Creditor. By doz. Eggs @, By lbs. Butter @, Debtor

Archive Details

Date(s) of Creation

Jun 13, 1919

Archive Items Details

Date(s) of Creation

Jun 13, 1919

Dimensions

Height

8-1/4 in

Width

3-7/8 in

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair