Allen, James

Content Description Account book for an unidentified Soudersburg Village, Pennsylvania dry goods and trimming shop from 1839 to 1855. Goods sold include various types of fabric, including muslin, canvas, velvet, and silks, as well as trims, buttons, and other sewing notions. Recipes for treatments for various medical ailments are written on the inside of the back cover. Throughout the account book, numerous customers are noted as being people of color, including John M. Brook, Barry (Berry) Maloney,...