Anah Clark Account Book, 1825-185?

Access and use

Location of collection:
Colonial Williamsburg
John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library
Colonial Williamsburg Foundation
P.O. Box 1776
Williamsburg, VA 23187
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POC: Douglas Mayo
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Preferred citation:

Anah Clark Account Book, Manuscript MS 94.5, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

Summary

Creator:
Anah Clark.
Language:
English
Preferred citation:

Anah Clark Account Book, Manuscript MS 94.5, John D. Rockefeller, Jr. Library, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

Background

Scope and content:

Tailor's account book kept by Anah Clark between 1825 and the 1850s. The origin of this work is thought to be Middlon Springs, Vermont. However, some of the entries list the place name Middletown. It provides detailed documentation of daily transactions with customers. Each page lists an individual customer and details the prices charged for making various articles of clothing. Methods of payment for the clothing are also listed and include exchange of goods, as well as cash payments.

Biographical / historical:

Anah Clark was a tailor in Vermont.

Acquisition information:
Gift, 1994.
Physical description:
1 item.