Temporarily located on shelf HGO-02-105-A-B-101 in HAV-01-403
GUSN-359157
One account book measuring 4 1/2 x 3 inches belonging to Eliza Lovejoy. The book is titled "The Ladie's Annual Present, or Pocket Companion for 1798." and was printed in London, England, by Thos. Willis at Stationer's Court on Lugdate Street. On top of serving as an account book also includes marketing and wage tables, description of dances, excerpts from novels and poems, and information on hackney coach fairs for the year. While this particular book was printed for 1798, the date 1820 was handwritten on a page dedicated to end of year memorandums.
diaries
account books
poetry
excerpts
dance
engravings (prints)
account books
1 account book ; 4 1/2 x 3 inches
MS002
Account books collection
2022
MS002.146
Gift
1820
Gift of Margery Sue Barrett, 2022
Boston (Suffolk county, Massachusetts)
London (Greater London, England, United Kingdom)
Thomas Wills Printing (Printer)
account books
Book
Account book is in poor condition. It is very fragile. The cover is stained and torn in multiple places. The spine is nearly completely separated. The pages are fragile and tear easily. Pages are also heavily stained.
Item
Temporarily located on shelf HGO-02-105-A-B-101 in HAV-01-403
Materials are entirely in English.
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