Lady's Account Books
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2026.03.005.1-.2
Two partial account books that seem to be an account of a well off woman's expenses. She lists expenses for a variety of clothing items such as dresses, bonnets, lace, slippers, collars, buttons and fabrics. She lists music lessons and the accompanying purchases of sheet music, music books, and even a piano. She lists painting lessons which then shows purchases of a frames, canvases, art books, and a variety of paints and brushes. There is a list titles "Books read during the year beginning Jan 1st 1858". She mentions buying goods in Rochester. Books date from 1848-1858.
Genesee Country Village and Museum
2 account books
English
Lady's account book
Partial account book listing yearly expenses from a woman living near Rochester, NY. Includes music lessons and supplies.
1848 - 1856
Lady's account books
Partial account book listing yearly expenses from a woman living near Rochester, NY. Includes painting lessons and supplies. Lists books she read in 1858.
1857 - 1858