Josiah Franklin's Bill for Candles to the City of Boston, 1390-B

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Collection Type

Photography

GUSN

GUSN-392523

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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
Negatives
Artifacts
Early American
Josiah Franklin's Bill for Candles to the City of Boston, 1390-B
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Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917
- Negatives
  - Artifacts
    - Early American

Description

The image displays a handwritten bill dated 1709. It is Josiah Franklin's bill for candles to the city of Boston. The document lists several transactions for candles, including dates, amounts, and prices. It is signed by Josiah Franklin.

Details

Descriptive Terms

billheads
financial records
antique paper
handwriting
gelatin dry plate negatives

Inscription

10139

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP025296
B-Series negative 1390-B

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

PC022

Collection Name

Baldwin Coolidge Photographic Collection, circa 1878-1917

Date of Acquisition

1918-09

Reference Code

PC022.001.003.001.1390-B

Record Details

Originator

Coolidge, Baldwin, 1845-1928 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives

Description Level

Item

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