Invoice, H. Smith & Co. to William Smith, 15 November 1836

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H. Smith & Co.
A mercantile company created and run by Hyrum Smith. It is unclear when Smith started the business. An extant daybook and ledger for the company indicate that he sold goods between July and November 1836. It is not clear if Smith operated an independent store...
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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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William Smith
13 Mar. 1811–13 Nov. 1893. Farmer, newspaper editor. Born at Royalton, Windsor Co., Vermont. Son of Joseph Smith Sr. and Lucy Mack. Moved to Lebanon, Grafton Co., New Hampshire, 1811; to Norwich, Windsor Co., 1813; and to Palmyra, Ontario Co., New York, 1816...
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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], 15 Nov. 1836; handwriting of
Warren Parrish
10 Jan. 1803–3 Jan. 1877. Clergyman, gardener. Born in New York. Son of John Parrish and Ruth Farr. Married first Elizabeth (Betsey) Patten of Westmoreland Co., New Hampshire, ca. 1822. Lived at Alexandria, Jefferson Co., New York, 1830. Purchased land at...
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Warren Parrish
10 Jan. 1803–3 Jan. 1877. Clergyman, gardener. Born in New York. Son of John Parrish and Ruth Farr. Married first Elizabeth (Betsey) Patten of Westmoreland Co., New Hampshire, ca. 1822. Lived at Alexandria, Jefferson Co., New York, 1830. Purchased land at...
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Nov. 15th 1836

Mr.

Bo[ugh]t of

1. p[iece]s Venitian Carpeting	89	at 8/—	89.00
4. [ps] Water Ruggs		$5.00	20.00
7. [ps] Sheeting 1 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.	363¾	0.13½	49.95
3½ <y[ar]ds.> Drab Plaid Casimer		2.25	7.88
1. [ps] Red Flannel	23½	0.55	12.92
1. [ps] Pongee 2 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.		8.00	8.00
2. [ps] Bleached Shirting	66	0.11½	7.59
1. [ps] Super London prints	28	0.27	7.56
1 Red [London print]	32¼	0.14½	4.67
1. [ps] Irish Linnen	25	9/—	28.13
2. lbs Nitting Yarn		at 0.15	1.30
2 3 ps. Russia Diaper 3 The common terminology for coarse damask table cloth manufactured in Russia. Its threads were flattened between iron cylinders, giving it fine appearance. This type of damask was most commonly used in the homes of the middle class. (Gilroy, Art of Weaving, 424.) Comprehensive Works Cited Gilroy, Clinton G. The Art of Weaving, by Hand and by Power, with an Introductory Account of Its Rise and Progress in Ancient and Modern Times. For the Use of Manufacturers and Others. New York: George D. Baldwin, 1845.		at 18/—	6.75
1. [ps] White Flannel	23	0.95	21.85
10 lbs Cotton Yarn		0.34	3.40
1. Super Crimson Shawl		$6.75	6.75
2. Merino 4 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. [Crimson Shawl]		18/—	4.50
2. Skirts corded		at 0.65	1.30
8. lbs Wicking		26	1.68
3. Sheets Bonet boards		0.05¾	0.17
2. Comforters		3/4	0.84
1. Rubber Apron 5 A garment used by women during menstruation. (Vostral, Under Wraps, 64; “A New Article,” New-York Spectator, 1 Oct. 1835, [3]; Burton’s Comic Songster, 37.) Comprehensive Works Cited Vostral, Sharra L. Under Wraps: A History of Menstrual Hygiene Technology. Lanham, MD: Lexington Books, 2008. New-York Spectator. New York City. 1804–1867. Burton, W. E., ed. Burton’s Comic Songster: Being Entirely a New Collection of Original and Popular Songs, as Sung by Mr. Burton, Mr. Tyrone Power, Mr. John Reeve, Mr. Hadaway, &c. &c. Philadelphia: James Kay Jr. and Brother, 1837.		$1.33	1.33
1. ps Blk Holland 6 A generic name for fine white linen cloth. (“Holland,” in Montgomery, Textiles in America, 258–259.) Comprehensive Works Cited Montgomery, Florence M. Textiles in America: 1650–1870. New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 1984.	26	at 0.32	8.32
1. [ps Blk] Silk	3	[at] $1.30	3.90
1. [ps] Gro de Nap 7 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. [Silk]	12	[at] 0.82½	9.90
8. [ps] Elastic		at 1/6	1.50
1. bunch Shoe Lacets 8 Braids used to form patterns for laces. (“Lacet,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 89.) Comprehensive Works Cited Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915.		10/—	1.25
1. ps Gro de Nap Silk	41⅞	[at] 0.90	37.68
24 [ps] Silk Brade [Braid] 9 Braids were woven or plaited fabric that was flat, round, or tubular; they were used for binding or trimming. (“Braid,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 24.) Comprehensive Works Cited Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915.		0.5¾	1.38
1. Waist Buckle		6/—	0.75
1/4 lbs. Silk Twist 10 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	3.00
1. ps Edging <Inserting>	27	0.15	4.05
2. Doz Tapes		2/—	0.50
			$357.90

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Nov. 15th 1836

Mr.

Bought of

1. pieces Venitian Carpeting	89	at 8/—	89.00
4. ps Water Ruggs		$5.00	20.00
7. ps Sheeting 1 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.	363¾	0.13½	49.95
3½ yards. Drab Plaid Casimer		2.25	7.88
1. ps Red Flannel	23½	0.55	12.92
1. ps Pongee 2 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.		8.00	8.00
2. ps Bleached Shirting	66	0.11½	7.59
1. ps Super London prints	28	0.27	7.56
1 Red [London print]	32¼	0.14½	4.67
1. ps Irish Linnen	25	9/—	28.13
2. lbs Nitting Yarn		at 0.15	1.30
3 ps. Russia Diaper 3 The common terminology for coarse damask table cloth manufactured in Russia. Its threads were flattened between iron cylinders, giving it fine appearance. This type of damask was most commonly used in the homes of the middle class. (Gilroy, Art of Weaving, 424.) Comprehensive Works Cited Gilroy, Clinton G. The Art of Weaving, by Hand and by Power, with an Introductory Account of Its Rise and Progress in Ancient and Modern Times. For the Use of Manufacturers and Others. New York: George D. Baldwin, 1845.		at 18/—	6.75
1. ps White Flannel	23	0.95	21.85
10 lbs Cotton Yarn		0.34	3.40
1. Super Crimson Shawl		$6.75	6.75
2. Merino 4 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. [Crimson Shawl]		18/—	4.50
2. Skirts corded		at 0.65	1.30
8. lbs Wicking		26	1.68
3. Sheets Bonet boards		0.05¾	0.17
2. Comforters		3/4	0.84
1. Rubber Apron 5 A garment used by women during menstruation. (Vostral, Under Wraps, 64; “A New Article,” New-York Spectator, 1 Oct. 1835, [3]; Burton’s Comic Songster, 37.) Comprehensive Works Cited Vostral, Sharra L. Under Wraps: A History of Menstrual Hygiene Technology. Lanham, MD: Lexington Books, 2008. New-York Spectator. New York City. 1804–1867. Burton, W. E., ed. Burton’s Comic Songster: Being Entirely a New Collection of Original and Popular Songs, as Sung by Mr. Burton, Mr. Tyrone Power, Mr. John Reeve, Mr. Hadaway, &c. &c. Philadelphia: James Kay Jr. and Brother, 1837.		$1.33	1.33
1. ps Blk Holland 6 A generic name for fine white linen cloth. (“Holland,” in Montgomery, Textiles in America, 258–259.) Comprehensive Works Cited Montgomery, Florence M. Textiles in America: 1650–1870. New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 1984.	26	at 0.32	8.32
1. ps Blk Silk	3	at $1.30	3.90
1. ps Gro de Nap [Silk]	12	at 0.82½	9.90
8. ps Elastic		at 1/6	1.50
1. bunch Shoe Lacets 8 Braids used to form patterns for laces. (“Lacet,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 89.) Comprehensive Works Cited Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915.		10/—	1.25
1. ps Gro de Nap Silk	41⅞	at 0.90	37.68
24 [ps] Silk Brade Braid 9 Braids were woven or plaited fabric that was flat, round, or tubular; they were used for binding or trimming. (“Braid,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 24.) Comprehensive Works Cited Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915.		0.5¾	1.38
1. Waist Buckle		6/—	0.75
1/4 lbs. Silk Twist 10 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	3.00
1. ps Inserting	27	0.15	4.05
2. Doz Tapes		2/—	0.50
			$357.90

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Editorial Title
Invoice, H. Smith & Co. to William Smith, 15 November 1836
ID #
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Total Pages
4
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- Warren Parrish
Footnotes
1. 1
  A light, plain woven cotton fabric. (“Sheeting,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 141.)
  
  Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915.
2. 2
  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.)
  
  Montgomery, Florence M. Textiles in America: 1650–1870. New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 1984.
3. 3
  The common terminology for coarse damask table cloth manufactured in Russia. Its threads were flattened between iron cylinders, giving it fine appearance. This type of damask was most commonly used in the homes of the middle class. (Gilroy, Art of Weaving, 424.)
  
  Gilroy, Clinton G. The Art of Weaving, by Hand and by Power, with an Introductory Account of Its Rise and Progress in Ancient and Modern Times. For the Use of Manufacturers and Others. New York: George D. Baldwin, 1845.
4. 4
  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.
5. 5
  A garment used by women during menstruation. (Vostral, Under Wraps, 64; “A New Article,” New-York Spectator, 1 Oct. 1835, [3]; Burton’s Comic Songster, 37.)
  
  Vostral, Sharra L. Under Wraps: A History of Menstrual Hygiene Technology. Lanham, MD: Lexington Books, 2008.
  New-York Spectator. New York City. 1804–1867.
  Burton, W. E., ed. Burton’s Comic Songster: Being Entirely a New Collection of Original and Popular Songs, as Sung by Mr. Burton, Mr. Tyrone Power, Mr. John Reeve, Mr. Hadaway, &c. &c. Philadelphia: James Kay Jr. and Brother, 1837.
6. 6
  A generic name for fine white linen cloth. (“Holland,” in Montgomery, Textiles in America, 258–259.)
  
  Montgomery, Florence M. Textiles in America: 1650–1870. New York: W. W. Norton & Company, 1984.
7. 7
  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.)
  
  Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915.
8. 8
  Braids used to form patterns for laces. (“Lacet,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 89.)
  
  Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915.
9. 9
  Braids were woven or plaited fabric that was flat, round, or tubular; they were used for binding or trimming. (“Braid,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 24.)
  
  Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915.
10. 10
  Another term for cotton yarn. (“Twist,” in Harmuth, Dictionary of Textiles, 159.)
  
  Harmuth, Louis. Dictionary of Textiles. New York: Fairchild Publishing Company, 1915.

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