Name/Title
ReceiptEntry/Object ID
2020.00.1305Scope and Content
One (1) Firnbach and Raupp store receipt from circa 1919. Receipt is rectangular with black printed text and written notes in pencil. The receipt is for Hertel who sold 12 dozen eggs for $5.04. They bought 2 lb butter for $1.20, 1/2 dz cup saucers for $1.35, 1/2 dz large plates(?) for $1.08, 1/2 gal syrup for $0.45 and 1 coconut for $0.12. The spending total was $4.20. After subtracting the spending total from the money earned from the eggs, the bill total was $0.84 earned. The bill is marked as paid. There is multiplication at the bottom of the receipt.
The black text is as follows, from top to bottom: Buffalo Grove, Ill.,; M; Bought of Firnbach & Raupp; DEALERS IN; GENERAL MERCHANDISE; Creditor; By doz. Eggs @; By lbs. Butter @; DebtorArchive Details
Date(s) of Creation
circa 1919Dimensions
Height
8-5/8 inWidth
3-7/8 in