Springfield Cabinet-maker's daybook, 1825-1834 (majority within 1825-1826)

Summary

Creator:

Anonymous

Abstract:

The Springfield Cabinet-maker's daybook records the author's daily production of chairs and other wooden items from 1825-1826.

Extent:

1 volume

Language:

English

Sponsor:

Duane Norman Diedrich Collection

Authors:

Collection processed and finding aid created by Meg Hixon, March 2013

Background

Scope and Content:

The Springfield Cabinet-maker's daybook has 97 pages of records dated at "Springfield" from January 6, 1825-November 16, 1826. The author recorded his production and repair of various wooden items, especially furniture such as chairs, tables, and bedsteads, and also rocking chairs and stools. Some individual transactions concern many chairs sold at one time. Some entries record other labors, most frequently varnishing and painting. Though most records pertain to the owner's work for others, some mention payments he received in food items, labor, wood, and other goods and services. The daybook entries are followed by 2 pages of notes about boarders and laborers, dated 1825-1834.

Biographical / Historical:

The author of this daybook lived in a town or city called Springfield in 1825 and 1826. He made and repaired chairs and other goods and performed other services, such as painting and varnishing wooden furniture and mirrors.

Acquisition Information:

1980. M-1895 .

Processing information:

Cataloging funded by the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC). This collection has been processed according to minimal processing procedures and may be revised, expanded, or updated in the future.

Rules or Conventions:

Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS)

Subjects

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Subjects:

Cabinetmakers.
Carpenters.
Furniture--Prices.

Formats:

Daybooks.
Notes.