Archer, Edward R., fl. 1830-1917 [Itemized list of furniture]
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01896.102 Author/Creator: Archer, Edward R., fl. 1830-1917 Place Written: s.l. Type: Manuscript document Date: 1878/07/15 Pagination: 2 p. : docket ; 21 x 14 cm. Order a Copy
Numbered list 5. Itemized "list of articles drawn at the division of furniture," with monetary amount for each item. The list contains such items as "one small sofa, Parlour," "1 pr. End tables," "one odd washstand," and "one Feather Bed." Overall, all fifteen items are tabulated to fetch $56.42. Scrawled in pencil on the reverse side is a list of items not included and also drawn by Archer such as "2 Water Bottles,"1 Red Cover," and "1 sugar bowl."
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