A bill of articles given to James Farnam's family. 1830.

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A bill of articles given to James Farnam's family. 1830.

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These articles were given to the Farnams by the Hancock, Massachusetts, Shaker community after the destruction by fire of the family's house. Most of the gifts were lenghts of textile fabrics, some clothes, handkerchiefs, bedding (sheets, blankets, a quilt), and food, chiefly cheese. Also given were milk pans, pails, tubs, a set of measures, baskets, a pair of cards, feathers, tallow, soap, etc. No furniture was listed.

[4] p. ; 33 cm.

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