Silversmiths -- Pennsylvania -- Philadelphia

Scope and Contents The records in this collection include a day book, correspondence, orders, invoices, bills, and receipts, both from Riggs & Brother to their clients and from suppliers to Riggs & Brother. The day book dates from 1889-1893. In it were recorded purchases, repair work performed, the names and addresses of customers, and charges. Much repair work was done on watches, but jewelry and pieces of silver were also fixed. Purchases included chains, cuff links, rings, silver spoons,...