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Abigal Bradley
 

Dr

1825
to Cash
0
18
" 2 Yds. Ribbon of W Elliott
33
" pd Mrs Filley, altering Bonnet
42
" 1 Calico Gown
1
62
" 1 Silk Spenser
25
" 1 Run Silk
0
04
Oct 13
to 7 yds T.Plaid 3/4
4
38
" Cash
1
00
Nov
" Cash
25
Dec
" Cash
25
Cash

25

Dec 4
to credit on new suit[?]
2
82
 
11
79
to disit for sickness
2
82
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Hannah Phelps was a dressmaker in Greenfield, Massachusetts. She also sold fabrics and accessories such as hair combs, shawls and handkerchiefs. Dressmaking was an acceptable way for a woman to support herself, and was seen as a genteel profession.

 

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Hannah Phelps account book

author   Hannah Phelps
date   1825-1832
location   Greenfield, Massachusetts
width   6.75"
height   8.25"
process/materials   manuscript, paper, ink
item type   Personal Documents/Account book
accession #   #L04.017


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