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19th Century Account for Groceries
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List of the grocery account of a Thomas L. Jefferson spanning several months. The account provides a representation of the foods bought and their prices during the mid-19th century.
Source unknown.
Originally cataloged circa 1968. Re-processed and finding aid prepared in March 2024 by Katy Rawdon, Coordinator of Technical Services.
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Subject
- Grocery shopping -- United States -- History -- 19th Century
- Home economics -- Accounting -- 19th Century
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- Temple University Libraries: Special Collections Research Center
- Finding Aid Author
- Katy Rawdon, Coordinator of Technical Services
- Finding Aid Date
- March 2024
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Open for research.
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