Name/Title
Want Book - Tootle Dry GoodsEntry/Object ID
2023.32.264Scope and Content
A faded, light blue, narrow top-bound note pad used to record wanted items by Tootle Dry Goods Co., St. Joseph, Missouri.Context
The front cover displays a totem-pole like drawing. Starting at the bottom is a drawing of a covered wagon with '1849 Smith & Tootle' on its cover. It continues up with various images, company names, and dates until it ends at the top with 'Tootle Dry Goods Co. 1946'
The inside front cover lists the floor, dept., and buyer of the store goods. The back inside and outside cover displays the Profit Chart and reads "The following table will show your selling prices at various percentages of profit based on SELLING PRICES.."
The columns are:
Cost Per Cost To Make To Make To Make To Make
Dozen Each 25% 33-1/3% 40% 50%
Sell at Sell at Sell at Sell at
The body of the book itself is full of lined pages with 'TOOTLE DRY GOODS CO.' down the left hand side and 'WANT LIST' at the top.Lexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
NotepadNomenclature Primary Object Term
Book, WritingNomenclature Sub-Class
Writing MediaNomenclature Class
Written Communication T&ENomenclature Category
Category 06: Tools & Equipment for CommunicationDimensions
Dimension Notes
5½" X 10¾"
