Invoice, G. C. Coit to Rigdon, Smith & Cowdery, 18 June 1836

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G. C. Coit, Invoice,
Buffalo
Located in western New York on eastern shore of Lake Erie at head of Niagara River and mouth of Buffalo Creek. County seat. Settled by 1801. Land for town allocated, 1810. Incorporated as village, 1813, but mostly destroyed later that year during War of 1812...
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, Erie Co., NY, to
Rigdon, Smith & Cowdery
A mercantile partnership composed of Sidney Rigdon, JS, and Oliver Cowdery, likely formed in June 1836. The partnership purchased wholesale goods on credit, using promissory notes, from merchants in Buffalo, New York, in June 1836. In September 1836, the ...
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Kirtland Township
Located ten miles south of Lake Erie. Settled by 1811. Organized by 1818. Latter-day Saint missionaries visited township, early Nov. 1830; many residents joined Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Population in 1830 about 55 Latter-day Saints and...
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, Geauga Co., OH], 18 June 1836; handwriting of Gurdon Coit; four pages; JS Office Papers, CHL. Includes dockets and redactions.

Single bifolium measuring 12⅛ x 7⅝ inches (31 x 19 cm) when folded. The fold is uneven, with the bottom leaf hanging past the bottom right edge of the top leaf. Leaves are lined with 41 horizontal blues lines (now faded). The left and right margins of each page contain manually inscribed vertical brown lines (one on the left; two on the right) forming ledger columns. The first page contains a manually inscribed horizontal brown line separating the date and business address from the list of purchased dry goods. The document was folded twice horizontally, forming four panels. The invoice was docketed twice.
Oliver Cowdery
3 Oct. 1806–3 Mar. 1850. Clerk, teacher, justice of the peace, lawyer, newspaper editor. Born at Wells, Rutland Co., Vermont. Son of William Cowdery and Rebecca Fuller. Raised Congregationalist. Moved to western New York and clerked at a store, ca. 1825–1828...
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docketed the verso of the fourth panel: “G.C. Coit’s | Bill $1474.44.” Below it is a second docket: “Dry Goods” in unidentified handwriting. Graphite and brown pencil redactions throughout the invoice are also in unidentified handwriting. There is marked staining on the document.

This document was in the possession of church agents who purchased dry goods from Coit in
Buffalo
Located in western New York on eastern shore of Lake Erie at head of Niagara River and mouth of Buffalo Creek. County seat. Settled by 1801. Land for town allocated, 1810. Incorporated as village, 1813, but mostly destroyed later that year during War of 1812...
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. It was likely given to
Newel K. Whitney
3/5 Feb. 1795–23 Sept. 1850. Trader, merchant. Born at Marlborough, Windham Co., Vermont. Son of Samuel Whitney and Susanna Kimball. Moved to Fairfield, Herkimer Co., New York, 1803. Merchant at Plattsburg, Clinton Co., New York, 1814. Mercantile clerk for...
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to compare the contents of the invoice with the dry goods received. Based on the docket by
Cowdery
3 Oct. 1806–3 Mar. 1850. Clerk, teacher, justice of the peace, lawyer, newspaper editor. Born at Wells, Rutland Co., Vermont. Son of William Cowdery and Rebecca Fuller. Raised Congregationalist. Moved to western New York and clerked at a store, ca. 1825–1828...
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, the invoice was in church possession from its reception, suggesting continuous institutional custody.
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Document Transcript

June 18th 1836

Messrs

, O.

Bought of G[urdon] C Coit

No. 178 Main Street

No [Number] 1	6 P[iece]s Light Prints	1972	112	$22.72
[No] 2	10 [Ps Light Prints]	3192	1/	39.94
[No] 3	1 [Ps Light Prints]	273	15	4.16
[No] 4	4 [Ps Light] Stripe [Prints]	1411	16	22.60
[No] 5	3 [Ps Light] Super [Prints]	93	162	15.35
[No] 6	4 [Ps Light Super Prints]	1171	17	19.93
[No] 7	3 [Ps Light] Super [Prints]	91	17	15.47
[No] 8	6 [Ps] Dark [Super Prints]	1932	20	38.79
[No] 9	4 [Ps] Light [Super] Merrimac [Prints]	1342	22	29.64
[No] 10	4 [Ps Light Super] Dover [Prints]	1312	22	28.93
[No] 11	5 [Ps Light Super] Chintz 1 A “cotton cloth of plain, sometimes damask or diaper weave, made with hard spun, fine warp, often taped and a much coarser, slack twist filling, printed with flowers, birds, and other patterns, in bright colors on white or colored ground, and glazed by calendaring.” Often used for furniture or drapery. (“Chintz,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 39.) Comprehensive Works Cited Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915. [Prints]	146	28	40.88
[No] 12	1 [Ps] Dark [Super] Twilld [Prints]	22 28	28	7.84
[No] 13	2 [Ps Dark Super] Chintz [Prints]	56	29	16.24
[No] 14	1 [Ps Dark Super] Manchester [Prints]	28	33	9.24
	4 [Ps] Blue [Super] Merrimac [Prints]	1133	182	21.04
	3 [Ps] Furniture [Prints]	95 943	16	15.16
	3 [Ps] Super [Furniture] Chintz	953	22	21.07
	1 [Ps] Canvass Padding	422	21	8.92
	1 [Ps] Red [Padding]	53	40	21.11 21.20
	1 [Ps] 7/ 8 Ticking 2 Linen or cotton fabric used for mattresses or pillows. (“Ticking,” in Montgomery, Textiles in America, 363; “Ticking,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 155.) Comprehensive Works Cited 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.	373	21	7.93
	1 [Ps] 6/ 4 Utica [Ticking]	212	34	14.28
	1 [Ps] 4/ 4 Birds Eye 3 Any type of woven cloth patterned with a “small, diamond pattern with a dot in the center,” resembling a bird’s eye. (“Birdseye,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 20; “Bird’s-eye,” in Montgomery, Textiles in America, 169.) Comprehensive Works Cited 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. Diaper 4 A linen or cotton twill woven fabric with a diamond pattern. (“Diaper,” in Montgomery, Textiles in America, 218.) Comprehensive Works Cited Montgomery, Florence M. Textiles in America: 1650–1870. New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 1984.	312	17	5.36
	1 [Ps] 3/ 4 Bleachd Shirting	341	102	4.60
	1 [Ps 3/ 4 Bleachd Shirting]	33	112	3.79
	2 [Ps] 7/ 8 [Bleachd] Superfine [Shirting]	63	152	9.77
	2 [Ps] 4/ 4 [Bleachd Superfine Shirting]	582	17	9.44
	3 [Ps] 4/ 4 [Bleachd Superfine Shirting]	1041	21	21.89
	2 [Ps] 5/ 4 [Bleachd] Elliott [Superfine Shirting]	583	162	9.69
	2 [Ps] 5/ 4 [Bleachd] Elliott [Superfine Shirting]	612	222	13.84
	1 [Ps] Pantaloon Stuff	44	17	7.48
	1 [Ps] Merino 5 Cloth made from the wool of Merino sheep. (“Merino,” in Montgomery, Textiles in America, 294.) Comprehensive Works Cited Montgomery, Florence M. Textiles in America: 1650–1870. New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 1984. Cassimere 6 A plain woven or twilled woolen or worsted fabric with a soft finish; used for men’s clothing. (“Cassimere,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 35.) Comprehensive Works Cited Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915.	48	21	10.08
	1 [Ps] Dark Pantalon Suff	31	20	6.20
	1 [Ps] Constitution Twill 7 A type of corduroy. (“Constitution,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 43.) Comprehensive Works Cited Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915.	492	24	11.88
			Insertion in unidentified handwriting . <535.35> Carried Foward,	$535.35

[p. [1]]

			Brought Forward	$535.35
	1 Ps [Piece] Canton 8 A ribbed cotton cloth in which the warp passes over many weft threads to form cords. (“Canton,” in Montgomery, Textiles in America, 191.) Comprehensive Works Cited Montgomery, Florence M. Textiles in America: 1650–1870. New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 1984. Cord	33.	29	9.57
No. [Number] 44	1 [Ps] Blk		8.50	8.50.
[No.] 45	1 [Ps] Super [Circassian 9 This was a fancy twill woven fabric made to simulate cashmere. (“Circassian,” in Montgomery, Textiles in America, 200.) Comprehensive Works Cited Montgomery, Florence M. Textiles in America: 1650–1870. New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 1984. Merino] 10 Cloth made from the wool of Merino sheep. (“Merino,” in Montgomery, Textiles in America, 294.) Comprehensive Works Cited Montgomery, Florence M. Textiles in America: 1650–1870. New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 1984.		9.50	9.50
	1 [Ps] 7/ 8 [Super] White Flannel	24	55	13.20
	1 [Ps 7/ 8 Super] Yellow [Flannel]	10	56	5.60
	1 [Ps Super] Red [Flannel]	35¼	45	15.86
	1 [Ps] Extra Super Olive Broad Cloth	112	4.25	48.88
	1 [Ps Extra Super] Bro. Goats Hair Camblet 11 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.) Comprehensive Works Cited Montgomery, Florence M. Textiles in America: 1650–1870. New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 1984.	243	8/	24.75
	1 [Ps] 6/ 4 [Extra Super] French Bombazine 12 Cloth made of silk warp and worsted weft in a serge or twill weave. Black bombazine was used for mourning garments. (“Bombazine,” in Montgomery, Textiles in America, 172, 175.) Comprehensive Works Cited Montgomery, Florence M. Textiles in America: 1650–1870. New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 1984.	73	18/	17.44
	1 [Ps] Plaid Drilling 13 A strong linen or cotton fabric often used for trousers or military uniforms. (“Drill,” in Montgomery, Textiles in America, 225; “Drill,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 57.) Comprehensive Works Cited 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.	18¾	1/ 6	3.52
	1 [Ps] Plain French Chambray 14 “Plain woven light dress goods, made of cotton or silk with a dark blue, brown, black, etc., warp and white filling.” (“Chambray,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles,, 37.) Comprehensive Works Cited Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915. Gingham (1 Y[ar]d off for hole)	30	24.	7.20
	1 [Ps] D[ar]k [Plain French Chambray Gingham]	22½	24	5.40
	3 [Ps] French Plaid Gingham	821	24	19.74
	2 [Ps French Plaid Gingham]	60	26	15.60
	4 [Ps] Super [Ps French Plaid Gingham]	1203	29	35.02
	2 [Ps Super French] Dark [Plaid Gingham]	60	28	16.80
	2 [Ps] Bro Drilling	64	15	9.60
	2 [Ps] Suffolk [Drilling]	573	172	10.10
	2 [Ps] Sheeting 15 A light, plain woven cotton fabric. (“Sheeting,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 141.) Comprehensive Works Cited Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915. to line Boxes	9	1/	1.13
	5 [Ps] 5 doz[en] Cotton Flagg Hdkf [Handkerchief]		14/	8.75
	2 [Ps] 3½ [doz Cotton] Turkey Red 16 A bright red dye produced by the madder. (“Turkey Red,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 158.) Comprehensive Works Cited Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915. [Flagg Hdkf]		16/	7.00
	1 [Ps] 1¼ [doz Cotton Flagg Hdkf]		18/	2.81
	3 [Ps] Silk [Flagg Hdkf]		18/	6.75
	1 [Ps Silk Flagg Hdkf]		24/	3.00
	2 [Ps Silk Flagg Hdkf]		36/	4.50 9.00
	1 [Ps] Large [Silk Flag Hdkf]		42/	5.25
	2 [Ps Large] Pongee 17 A clothing and curtain fabric with Chinese origins woven from uneven threads of silk. It was originally a tan color but in the early nineteenth century was often dyed. (“Pongee,” in Montgomery, Textiles in America, 327.) Comprehensive Works Cited Montgomery, Florence M. Textiles in America: 1650–1870. New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 1984. [Silk Flagg Hdkf]		5.75	11.50
	1 [Ps] Eng Spettlefield 18 This was silk made in Spitalfields, England. Spitalfields, located on the outskirts of London, was considered the center of silk weaving. (“Spitalfields,” in Montgomery, Textiles in America, 350.) Comprehensive Works Cited Montgomery, Florence M. Textiles in America: 1650–1870. New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 1984. [Silk Flagg Hdkf]		6.00	6.00
	2 [Ps Eng Spettlefield] Twilld [Silk] [Flagg Hdkf]		7.00	14.00
	1 [Ps] 20 Barceloned 19 These were handkerchiefs “originally made in Spain,” made from “fine twilled silk” and available “in plain colors, checks and fancy patterns.” (“Barcelona Handkerchiefs,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 15.) Comprehensive Works Cited Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915. [Twilld Silk Hdkf]			11.50
	1/2 doz Vest Patterns		4.50	2.25
	1/2 [doz] Supr [Vest Patterns]		6.50	3.25
	1 [doz] White Gause [Gauze] Vails [Veils]			15.00
	2 [White] Super [Gause Vails]		18/	4.50
	2 Green [Super Vails]		18/	4.50
	2 doz Plain Muslin Collars		20/	2.50 5.00
			Carried Forward	$932.82

[p. [2]]

		Bro[ugh]t Forward	$932.82
1 doz[en] Figured 20 A fabric having a colored design on the textile face. (“Figured,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 64.) Comprehensive Works Cited Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915. Swiss Collars		20/	2.50
1 [doz Figured Swiss] Double capes [Collars]		20/	2.50
1 [doz] Suspenders a little damaged		12/	1.50
1 [doz Suspenders a little damaged]		10/	1.25
1 [doz Suspenders]		8/	1.00
1 [doz] Super Buck Skin Gloves		11.00	11.50 11.00
2 [doz] Ladies col[ore]d Kid [Gloves]		28/	7.00
1 [doz] Blk Wostd Hoze [Hose]		44/	5.50
1/2th Cold Sewing Silk		9.50	4.75
1th Blk India [Sewing Silk]		8.50	8.50
1/2th Blk Italian [Sewing Silk]		12.00 10.50	6.00 5.25
1/2th [Blk Sewing] Twist 21 Another term for cotton yarn. (“Twist,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 159.) Comprehensive Works Cited Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915.		12.00	6.00
2 th [Blk] Thread		7/	1.75
2 th [Blk Thread]		9/	2.25
1 th White Cotton [Thread]		8/	1.00
2 th Ball [Cotton Thread]		7/	1.75
2 Bunches Wht [Cotton Thread]		2/	0.50
2 [Bunches] Cold [Thread]		3/	0.75
2 doz Neck Combs		8/	2.00
1 [doz] Top [Combs]			0.90
2 [doz Top Combs]		8/	2.00
5/ 12 [doz] Supr Fancy Top Brazilian/		$8.00	3.33
4 [doz] Cotton Tapes		1/	0.50
6 [doz] Linen [Tapes]		30	1.80
1 Gro[ss] 22 Twelve dozen or 144 items. (“Gross,” in American Dictionary [1828].) Comprehensive Works Cited 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. Lasting 23 This refers to everlasting, a stout, tightly woven cloth generally used for ladies’ shoes. It was also used in the nineteenth-century United States for lightweight summer coats. (“Everlasting,” in Montgomery, Textiles in America, 235–236.) Comprehensive Works Cited Montgomery, Florence M. Textiles in America: 1650–1870. New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 1984. Buttons		6/	0.75
2 [doz] Large Flexible Eyd Lasting Buttons		10/	2.50
6 Fancy Raw Silk Shawls		12/	9.00
9 Merino 24 Cloth made from the wool of Merino sheep. (“Merino,” in Montgomery, Textiles in America, 294.) Comprehensive Works Cited Montgomery, Florence M. Textiles in America: 1650–1870. New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 1984. [Shawls]		16/	18.00
2 Stripd [Merino Shawls]		22/	5.50
4 Cashmere [Shawls]		16/	8.00
3 7/ 4 Merino Super [Shawls]		$6.00	18.00
2 7/ 4 White [Merino Shawls]		$7.00	14.00
1 ps [piece] Blk French Crape		44/	5.50
1 [ps Blk] Silk Velvet	33	20/	9.38
1 [ps] Super Blue Blk [Silk Velvet]	6¾	26/	21.94
1 [ps] 4/ 4 White Cambrick 25 A light, plain woven fabric typically made from cotton or linen. (“Cambric,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 31.) Comprehensive Works Cited Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915.	12	20	2.40
1 [ps] 5/ 4 [White Cambrick]	12	2/	3.00
		Carried Forward	$1,128.07 $1,126.07

[p. [3]]

		Bro[ugh]t Forwrd.	$1,126.07
1 ps [piece] 5/ 4 Super Cambrick 26 A light, plain woven fabric typically made from cotton or linen. (“Cambric,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 31.) Comprehensive Works Cited Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915.	12.	43	5.16
1 [ps] 5/ 6 [Super] Jaconett 27 Jaconet was a fine cotton fabric, originally from East India, used for dresses. It was thicker than muslin but thinner than nainsook. (“Jaconet,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 82; “Jaconet,” in Montgomery, Textiles in America, 269.) Comprehensive Works Cited 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. [Cambrick]	12	3/	4.50
1 [ps] Blk Lustring 28 A crisp, light silk with high luster. (“Lustring,” in Montgomery, Textiles in America,, 283.) Comprehensive Works Cited Montgomery, Florence M. Textiles in America: 1650–1870. New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 1984. Silk	34	35	11.90
1 [ps Blk Lustring Silk]	742	45	33.53
1 [ps Blk] Gros De Swiss 29 A French silk fabric with cross ribs on the face. (“Gros de Suisse,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 74.) Comprehensive Works Cited Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915.	30	60	18.00
1 [ps] Col[ore]d [Gros De Swiss]	1072	42	45.15
1 [ps Cold] Super [Gros De Swiss]	65.	68	44.20
1 [ps] Frgd [Gros De] Nap 30 TEXT: Possibly short for “Gros de Naples,” a plain woven silk fabric from Italy used for coats or hats. (“Gros de Naples,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 74.) Comprehensive Works Cited Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915.	183	33	11.55 6.19
1 [ps Frgd Gros De Nap]	35	33	11.58 11.55
2 [ps Frgd] Velvet	212	5/	13.44
1 Bale Shirting	600	13	78.00
8 Yards [Shirting ] to line Box		1/—	1.00
	3 Boxes & Cartage 31 The cost associated with transporting goods, which were originally transported by cart. (“Cartage,” in American Dictionary [1828].) Comprehensive Works Cited 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.	20/	2.50
1 Bale Palmd Leaf	450	0.04½	20.25
			$1,421.44
6 Fancy Tuscan & Straw Bonnets 32 Summer hats woven from the fine, yellow straw from the tops of bleached wheat stalks. The bonnet originated in Tuscany, Italy. (“Tuscan,” in Dreher, From the Neck Up, 194.) Comprehensive Works Cited Dreher, Denise. From the Neck Up: An Illustrated Guide to Hatmaking. Minneapolis: Madhatter Press, 1981.		20/	15.00
6 Plain [Straw Bonnets]		18/	13.50
2 Super [Plain Straw Bonnets]		4.50	9.00
			1,458.94
1 doz[en] Leghorn B. Hats 33 Named after the Port of Livorno (traditionally “Leghorn” in English) in Italy, leghorn hats were composed of Tuscan straw, from braids of thirteen, five, or seven strands. Its strength and stiffness were desirable characteristics of a shade hat. (Aiken, Millinery Department, 16–17.) Comprehensive Works Cited Aiken, Charlotte Rankin. The Millinery Department. New York: Ronald Press Company, 1918.			15.00
1 Bandbox 34 “A slight paper box for bands, caps, bonnets, muffs, or other light articles.” (“Bandbox,” in American Dictionary [1828].) Comprehensive Works Cited 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.		4/	0.50
		Cr	1,474.44

By note 4 mo[nths] to the ordr R Cahoon & co A mercantile company likely established in June 1835, composed of partners Reynolds Cahoon, Jared Carter, and Hyrum Smith. The company was an outgrowth of their role as members of the committee to build the House of the Lord in Kirtland, Ohio; the funds they... View Glossary		737.22
[By] Note 6 [mo to the ordr] R. Cahoon & co A mercantile company likely established in June 1835, composed of partners Reynolds Cahoon, Jared Carter, and Hyrum Smith. The company was an outgrowth of their role as members of the committee to build the House of the Lord in Kirtland, Ohio; the funds they... View Glossary		737.22	1,474.44

Rec[eive]d Pay[men]t. as p[e]r Statement above

G. C. Coit

June 18t 1836

G. C. Coit’s

Bill $1474.44.

Dry Goods [p. [4]]

Footnotes

1
A “cotton cloth of plain, sometimes damask or diaper weave, made with hard spun, fine warp, often taped and a much coarser, slack twist filling, printed with flowers, birds, and other patterns, in bright colors on white or colored ground, and glazed by calendaring.” Often used for furniture or drapery. (“Chintz,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 39.)
Comprehensive Works Cited
Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915.
2
Linen or cotton fabric used for mattresses or pillows. (“Ticking,” in Montgomery, Textiles in America, 363; “Ticking,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 155.)
Comprehensive Works Cited
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.
3
Any type of woven cloth patterned with a “small, diamond pattern with a dot in the center,” resembling a bird’s eye. (“Birdseye,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 20; “Bird’s-eye,” in Montgomery, Textiles in America, 169.)
Comprehensive Works Cited
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.
4
A linen or cotton twill woven fabric with a diamond pattern. (“Diaper,” in Montgomery, Textiles in America, 218.)
Comprehensive Works Cited
Montgomery, Florence M. Textiles in America: 1650–1870. New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 1984.
5
Cloth made from the wool of Merino sheep. (“Merino,” in Montgomery, Textiles in America, 294.)
Comprehensive Works Cited
Montgomery, Florence M. Textiles in America: 1650–1870. New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 1984.
6
A plain woven or twilled woolen or worsted fabric with a soft finish; used for men’s clothing. (“Cassimere,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 35.)
Comprehensive Works Cited
Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915.
7
A type of corduroy. (“Constitution,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 43.)
Comprehensive Works Cited
Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915.
Insertion in unidentified handwriting .
8
A ribbed cotton cloth in which the warp passes over many weft threads to form cords. (“Canton,” in Montgomery, Textiles in America, 191.)
Comprehensive Works Cited
Montgomery, Florence M. Textiles in America: 1650–1870. New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 1984.
9
This was a fancy twill woven fabric made to simulate cashmere. (“Circassian,” in Montgomery, Textiles in America, 200.)
Comprehensive Works Cited
Montgomery, Florence M. Textiles in America: 1650–1870. New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 1984.
10
Cloth made from the wool of Merino sheep. (“Merino,” in Montgomery, Textiles in America, 294.)
Comprehensive Works Cited
Montgomery, Florence M. Textiles in America: 1650–1870. New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 1984.
11
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.)
Comprehensive Works Cited
Montgomery, Florence M. Textiles in America: 1650–1870. New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 1984.
12
Cloth made of silk warp and worsted weft in a serge or twill weave. Black bombazine was used for mourning garments. (“Bombazine,” in Montgomery, Textiles in America, 172, 175.)
Comprehensive Works Cited
Montgomery, Florence M. Textiles in America: 1650–1870. New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 1984.
13
A strong linen or cotton fabric often used for trousers or military uniforms. (“Drill,” in Montgomery, Textiles in America, 225; “Drill,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 57.)
Comprehensive Works Cited
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.
14
“Plain woven light dress goods, made of cotton or silk with a dark blue, brown, black, etc., warp and white filling.” (“Chambray,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles,, 37.)
Comprehensive Works Cited
Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915.
15
A light, plain woven cotton fabric. (“Sheeting,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 141.)
Comprehensive Works Cited
Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915.
16
A bright red dye produced by the madder. (“Turkey Red,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 158.)
Comprehensive Works Cited
Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915.
17
A clothing and curtain fabric with Chinese origins woven from uneven threads of silk. It was originally a tan color but in the early nineteenth century was often dyed. (“Pongee,” in Montgomery, Textiles in America, 327.)
Comprehensive Works Cited
Montgomery, Florence M. Textiles in America: 1650–1870. New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 1984.
18
This was silk made in Spitalfields, England. Spitalfields, located on the outskirts of London, was considered the center of silk weaving. (“Spitalfields,” in Montgomery, Textiles in America, 350.)
Comprehensive Works Cited
Montgomery, Florence M. Textiles in America: 1650–1870. New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 1984.
19
These were handkerchiefs “originally made in Spain,” made from “fine twilled silk” and available “in plain colors, checks and fancy patterns.” (“Barcelona Handkerchiefs,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 15.)
Comprehensive Works Cited
Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915.
20
A fabric having a colored design on the textile face. (“Figured,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 64.)
Comprehensive Works Cited
Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915.
21
Another term for cotton yarn. (“Twist,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 159.)
Comprehensive Works Cited
Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915.
22
Twelve dozen or 144 items. (“Gross,” in American Dictionary [1828].)
Comprehensive Works Cited
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.
23
This refers to everlasting, a stout, tightly woven cloth generally used for ladies’ shoes. It was also used in the nineteenth-century United States for lightweight summer coats. (“Everlasting,” in Montgomery, Textiles in America, 235–236.)
Comprehensive Works Cited
Montgomery, Florence M. Textiles in America: 1650–1870. New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 1984.
24
Cloth made from the wool of Merino sheep. (“Merino,” in Montgomery, Textiles in America, 294.)
Comprehensive Works Cited
Montgomery, Florence M. Textiles in America: 1650–1870. New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 1984.
25
A light, plain woven fabric typically made from cotton or linen. (“Cambric,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 31.)
Comprehensive Works Cited
Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915.
26
A light, plain woven fabric typically made from cotton or linen. (“Cambric,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 31.)
Comprehensive Works Cited
Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915.
27
Jaconet was a fine cotton fabric, originally from East India, used for dresses. It was thicker than muslin but thinner than nainsook. (“Jaconet,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 82; “Jaconet,” in Montgomery, Textiles in America, 269.)
Comprehensive Works Cited
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.
28
A crisp, light silk with high luster. (“Lustring,” in Montgomery, Textiles in America,, 283.)
Comprehensive Works Cited
Montgomery, Florence M. Textiles in America: 1650–1870. New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 1984.
29
A French silk fabric with cross ribs on the face. (“Gros de Suisse,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 74.)
Comprehensive Works Cited
Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915.
30
TEXT: Possibly short for “Gros de Naples,” a plain woven silk fabric from Italy used for coats or hats. (“Gros de Naples,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 74.)
Comprehensive Works Cited
Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915.
31
The cost associated with transporting goods, which were originally transported by cart. (“Cartage,” in American Dictionary [1828].)
Comprehensive Works Cited
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.
32
Summer hats woven from the fine, yellow straw from the tops of bleached wheat stalks. The bonnet originated in Tuscany, Italy. (“Tuscan,” in Dreher, From the Neck Up, 194.)
Comprehensive Works Cited
Dreher, Denise. From the Neck Up: An Illustrated Guide to Hatmaking. Minneapolis: Madhatter Press, 1981.
33
Named after the Port of Livorno (traditionally “Leghorn” in English) in Italy, leghorn hats were composed of Tuscan straw, from braids of thirteen, five, or seven strands. Its strength and stiffness were desirable characteristics of a shade hat. (Aiken, Millinery Department, 16–17.)
Comprehensive Works Cited
Aiken, Charlotte Rankin. The Millinery Department. New York: Ronald Press Company, 1918.
34
“A slight paper box for bands, caps, bonnets, muffs, or other light articles.” (“Bandbox,” in American Dictionary [1828].)
Comprehensive Works Cited
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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