Taylor, Lydia

Two-page itemized invoice to Mrs. [John] Carter for making clothes

[Providence]: 1787-90. Folio (approx. 12¼" x 7½"), in ink and a clear hand; previous folds, light wrinkles, very good. Itemized bill from Amey Carter's dressmaker, covering 21 sewing jobs from Nov. 5, 1787 to March 19, 1790, itemized, with prices for each, including "mending a frock & thread," "making body and sleeves to a jam & thread," "altering and making sleeves to a gown," "making a gown and frock for [her daughter] Becky," "altering & mending a pair of stays," "making a slip," etc. The verso records several payments made and the balance carried over as of March 19, 1790 is 2 pounds, 8 shillings, and 9 pence. Item #56620

Price: $850.00