Robert Morrison Account Book, 1794-1835
- Title:
- Robert Morrison Account Book, 1794-1835
- Creator:
- Morrison, Robert, approximately 1784
- Accession / Call Number:
- 2014.091
- Object ID:
- 2014.091
- Date:
- 1794-1835
- Physical Description:
- 1 volume
- Scope and Content:
- Account book of Robert Morrison of Peterborough, NH, dates from 1794 to 1835. Morrison crafted and repaired linen (spinning) wheels in various sizes between two and five feed including great wheels, quill wheels, foot wheels, flyers, spindles, spool and teaching flyers, cranks on wheels, wool cards, and clock reels. Entries record the name of the customer, type of wheel or device ordered, and work performed, plus the date and prices charged. There are other entries that relate to the weaving of linen and cotton cloth and bags, the sale of flax seeds, and the repair of sleds, ploughs, and scythes. Additionally, there are also entries for assorted agricultural labor and produce and dryage sales. There are some entries for later Morrison family members relating primarily to the turning of handles for various tools, whippletrees, furniture repair, butchering, and other agricultural related tasks. The account book contains some later added scribbles and writings.
- Subjects:
- Account books , Accounts , Spinning , Spinning-wheel
- Locations:
- Peterborough, NH
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society purchase, October 27, 2014.
- Restrictions:
- Available for research.
- Level Description:
- Collection
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