Call Number:

Ms. Codex 1925

Repository:

University of Pennsylvania: Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts

Extent:

1 volume

Language:

English

Preferred Citation:

House and library inventory, circa 1890-circa 1915, Ms. Codex 1925, Kislak Center for Special Collections, Rare Books and Manuscripts, University of Pennsylvania

Date:

circa 1890-circa 1915 (inclusive)

Form:

Manuscripts, American -- 19th century, Inventories, and Codices (bound manuscripts)

Abstract:

Inventory of the contents of a home and library probably located in Boston, Massachusetts likely written between circa 1890 to circa 1915.

A ledger with pre-printed, numbered pages comprising an inventory of the contents of a home and library probably located in Boston, Massachusetts. The inventory was likely written between circa 1890 to circa 1915. The first 94 pages have been excised. The Inventory of the home spans pages 94 to 101 and is chiefly arranged by room followed by its contents. a bathroom, bedrooms, dining room, entry, kitchen, parlor, and storeroom are listed. There are separate categories listing carpets, china, jewelry, and silverware. Following the contents of the house is an inventory of books listing over 300 works on pages 102 to 109. The volumes are listed by title and author and include biographies, history, literature, and poetry. A stationer's label is pasted on the inside front cover.