Invoice, D. O. Ketchum to Cahoon, Carter & Co., 16 June 1836
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Source Note
D. O. Ketchum, Invoice, , Erie Co., NY, to , [, Geauga Co., OH], 16 June 1836; handwriting of Daniel Ketchum; docket in handwriting of Marcellus Cowdery; two pages; JS Office Papers, CHL. Includes endorsement and docket.
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7 2/12 doz[en] Blk Bombay Stocks | 8.75 | 62.70 | |
120 | 4 p[iece]s Circassians | 7.00 | 28.00 |
121 | 3 [ps Circassians] | 7.50 | 22.50 |
122 | 5 [ps Circassians] | 6.25 8.25 | 41.25 |
793 | 2 [ps] Black [Circassians] | 8.00 | 16.00 |
125 | 1 [ps] 3/4 Merino Circassian | 7.00 | 7.00 |
126 | 2 [ps Merino Circassian] | 8.00 | 16.00 |
127 | 4 [ps Merino Circassian] | 9.00 | 36.00 |
180 | 5 [ps] <1 Short> [Merino Circassian] | 10.00 | 50.00 |
41¼ | 1 [ps] Super Green Goat Hair Camblet | 0.75 | 30.94 |
6 doz Boxes Hook & Eyes | 0.29 | 1.74 | |
96 | 3 Ps Persian Vesting | 75.00 | 72.00 |
21 | 1 [Ps] Blk Point & Velvet | 50.00 | 10.50 |
42 | 2 [Ps Blk] Fig[ure]d [& Velvet] | 56.00 | 23.52 |
65 | 4 [Ps] Valencia Vestings | 98.00 | 63.70 |
28 10/ 12 doz Collars | 11/— | 39.00 | |
19 Mackinaw Blankets | 2.00 | 38.00 | |
21 [Mackinaw Blankets] | 1.25 | 26.50 | |
20 3 Point [Blankets] | 0.65 | 13.00 | |
24 Col[ore]d [Blankets] | 1.75 | 42.00 | |
9 Con [Blankets] | 8/— | 9.00 | |
29 Pr [Pairs] Ros [Blankets] | 2.55 | 67.95 | |
16 | 1 Ps Green Baise [Baize] | 3/ | 6.00 |
50 | 1 [Ps] Duffler | 85 | 42.50 |
$766.41 | |||
Add 5 pr cent | 38.32 | ||
$804.73 |
Footnotes
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This was a fancy twill woven fabric made to simulate cashmere. (“Circassian,” in Montgomery, Textiles in America, 200.)
Montgomery, Florence M. Textiles in America: 1650–1870. New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 1984.
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Cloth made from the wool of Merino sheep. (“Merino,” in Montgomery, Textiles in America, 294.)
Montgomery, Florence M. Textiles in America: 1650–1870. New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 1984.
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Endorsement in handwriting of Newel K. Whitney.
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3
A camblet or camlet was a plain weave used for clothing, furniture, and hangings; made from goat’s hair, part silk or linen, or wool. (“Camlet,” in Montgomery, Textiles in America, 188.)
Montgomery, Florence M. Textiles in America: 1650–1870. New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 1984.
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Fasteners consisting of hooks and catches. (“Eye,” in American Dictionary [1828].)
An American Dictionary of the English Language: Intended to Exhibit, I. the Origin, Affinities and Primary Signification of English Words, as far as They Have Been Ascertained. . . . Edited by Noah Webster. New York: S. Converse, 1828.
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A generic term for fabric intended to manufacture waistcoats. (“Vesting,” in Montgomery, Textiles in America, 372.)
Montgomery, Florence M. Textiles in America: 1650–1870. New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 1984.
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A fabric having a colored design on the textile face. (“Figured,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 64.)
Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915.
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Possibly either a strong cotton fabric used for uniforms or a fabric made from cotton, silk, and wool typically used for waistcoat. (“Velencia or Valentia,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 160; “Valencia,” in Montgomery, Textiles in America, 369.)
Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915.
Montgomery, Florence M. Textiles in America: 1650–1870. New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 1984.
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A heavy wool blanket dyed red, blue, or striped and generally waterproof. (“Mackinaw Blanket,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 97.)
Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915.
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A coarse, heavy woolen flannel used for lining, bags, or table coverings. (“Baize,” in Montgomery, Textiles in America, 152; “Baize,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 13.)
Montgomery, Florence M. Textiles in America: 1650–1870. New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 1984.
Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915.
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Possibly intended as “duffel,” a type of heavy woolen cloth used for winter clothing. (“Duffel,” in Montgomery, Textiles in America, 228.)
Montgomery, Florence M. Textiles in America: 1650–1870. New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 1984.
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Docket in handwriting of Marcellus Cowdery.