Silversmiths' papers, c.1675-1830.

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Silversmiths' papers, c.1675-1830.

A collection of 73 photostats and one original document mainly concerning colonial American silversmiths such as: Paul Revere, Joseph Anthony, Jr., Curry & Preston, Griffin & Adams, John Mc Allister & Son and others. Some of the documents are accounts, receipts, bills and other papers relating to the affairs of the silversmiths themselves. Other are household and estate inventories listing the property of Thomas & Sarah Richie of Philadelphia, David Verplanck, Margaret & Philip Schuyler and others. Of special interest is a 28 p. photostat of the 1749 inventory and accounts of the estate of Adolph Phillipse of Phillipse Manor, N.Y.

74 items. 73 items are photostats, 1 original.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7583088

New-York Historical Society Library

Related Entities

There are 11 Entities related to this resource.

Revere, Paul, 1735-1818

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Boston goldsmith and engraver. Helped plan and execute the destruction of the tea in Boston harbor; gave notice of the British expedition to Concord on 18 Apr. 1775. From the description of Paul Revere receipt of Nathaniel Appleton, 1786 Aug. 28. (Buffalo History Museum). WorldCat record id: 76893586 Silversmith, patriot, courier famous for his midnight ride announcing British forces. From the description of ADS, 1797 May 5 : Boston. Bill. (Copley Press, J S Copl...

Anthony, Joseph, Jr.

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Richie, Sarah.

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Verplanck, David.

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Curry & Preston.

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Schuyler, Margaret.

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Mc Allister, John, & Son.

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Schuyler, Philip Daniel, 1946-

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Smith, Helen Burr, collector.

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Griffin & Adams.

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Phillipse, Adolph.

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