Receipt, 1919

Archive

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Raupp Museum

Receipt, 1919; 2020.00.2532

Receipt, 1919; 2020.00.2532

Name/Title

Receipt, 1919

Entry/Object ID

2020.00.2532

Scope and Content

One (1) Firnbach and Raupp store receipt from January 20, 1919. Receipt is rectangular with black printed text and written notes in pencil. The receipt is for Chas Weidner, who sold two-and-a-half dozen (doz) eggs at $0.56 for $1.16. Then, he bought allspice for $0.05, one pitcher for $0.20, one-half pounds (") of pepper for $0.25, two spools (spl) of thread for $0.10, and one lamp wick for $0.02. The bill total is $0.57. The bill is marked as paid on the bottom of the receipt. There is also small scribbles of math. The black text is as follows, from top to bottom: Prairie View, Ill.; M; Bought of Firnbach and Raupp; Dealers in GENERAL MERCHANDISE; Creditor; By doz. Eggs @; By lbs. Butter @; Debtor

Archive Details

Date(s) of Creation

Jan 20, 1919

Dimensions

Height

8-3/4 in

Width

3-5/8 in

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Weidner, Charles