Beverly Brittain daybook, 1860-1861

Summary

Creator:

Brittain, Beverly

Abstract:

The Beverly Brittain daybook contains daily records for tin work done in Salona, Clinton County, Pennsylvania, in 1860 and 1861, particularly for items used in the kitchen.

Extent:

1 volume

Language:

English

Authors:

Collection processed and finding aid created by Meg Hixon, December 2011

Background

Scope and Content:

The Beverly Brittain daybook (62 pages) contains daily records for tin work done in Salona, Clinton County, Pennsylvania, in 1860 and 1861. The book, titled "Beverly Brittain. Day Book for 1860," covers July 9, 1860-October 16, 1861, and reflects labor done by the tinsmith for various local residents, including several women, as well as the amount charged for each piece. Much of Brittain's work revolved around kitchen products, and he frequently made and repaired pots, tea kettles, and similar items; wash basins were another frequent product. An 8-page booklet laid in the volume, contains additional accounts with several people, and indicates the purchase of several "glasses of sling," among other alcoholic beverages; the booklet is undated.

Biographical / Historical:

Beverly Brittain was born in Pennsylvania around 1836, and worked as a tinsmith in Salona, Clinton County, Pennsylvania, in the 1860s. He and his wife Mary had two children, Elizabeth and John.

Acquisition Information:

2006. M-4615.3 .

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:

Cookware.
Tinsmithing--Pennsylvania.
Tinsmiths--Pennsylvania.

Formats:

Account books.
Daybooks.

Places:

Salona (Pa.)--Commerce--History--19th century.