Ledger of Wigmaker and Hairdresser Anthony Boch of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania [manuscript], 1877-1932.
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Ledger of Wigmaker and Hairdresser Anthony Boch of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania [manuscript], 1877-1932.
Description
184 p. ; 35 x 22 cm
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From dealer's description: "The ledger contains a running inventory with listings of over two thousand wigs with their costs, prices, and descriptions. There is an added bonus of having over 250 small ink drawings of the various types of wigs next to their listing. The ledger is divided into three sections, the first for financial accounts, the second a registry of over 2,000 wigs, and the third for revenues. Pages 3-37 are dated 13 February -25 June, 1878, and shows financial accounts of the company, orders received, debts, credits, etc. Pages 38-64 carry a registry of wigs in stock, with stock numbers starting at 600 and decreasing to 100. Pages 65-91, shows the stock numbers of wigs from 601 up to 896, plus 2 sheets inserted taking the numbering up to 1,000. Pages 92-124 contain wigs numbered 1500 and decreasing to 1001. Pages 125-153 contains wig stock numbers 1501-1999. Page 154 is blank. Pages 155-187 contains wig stock numbers 3001-3452. From 188 to 645 are blank and pages 646-648 are "Revenues," containing real estate purchases, mortgages, etc. Many of the wigs were either for theatrical performances or costume balls. There is a wig for Shylock and other Shakespearean characters. Some are identified by dramatic characters played such as Falstaff, Schiller, Washington, Lincoln, Mikado, PooBah, Irving, or Othello. Other wigs are identified by type such as Negro, roundhead, tonsure, pompadour, or cavalier. The wigs were made from angora, goat, human, or yak hair. Customers included other costume firms, individuals, theatrical companies, or clubs. The "Polish D Society" was a frequent purchaser."
From dealer's description: "The ledger contains a running inventory with listings of over two thousand wigs with their costs, prices, and descriptions. There is an added bonus of having over 250 small ink drawings of the various types of wigs next to their listing. The ledger is divided into three sections, the first for financial accounts, the second a registry of over 2,000 wigs, and the third for revenues. Pages 3-37 are dated 13 February -25 June, 1878, and shows financial accounts of the company, orders received, debts, credits, etc. Pages 38-64 carry a registry of wigs in stock, with stock numbers starting at 600 and decreasing to 100. Pages 65-91, shows the stock numbers of wigs from 601 up to 896, plus 2 sheets inserted taking the numbering up to 1,000. Pages 92-124 contain wigs numbered 1500 and decreasing to 1001. Pages 125-153 contains wig stock numbers 1501-1999. Page 154 is blank. Pages 155-187 contains wig stock numbers 3001-3452. From 188 to 645 are blank and pages 646-648 are "Revenues," containing real estate purchases, mortgages, etc. Many of the wigs were either for theatrical performances or costume balls. There is a wig for Shylock and other Shakespearean characters. Some are identified by dramatic characters played such as Falstaff, Schiller, Washington, Lincoln, Mikado, PooBah, Irving, or Othello. Other wigs are identified by type such as Negro, roundhead, tonsure, pompadour, or cavalier. The wigs were made from angora, goat, human, or yak hair. Customers included other costume firms, individuals, theatrical companies, or clubs. The "Polish D Society" was a frequent purchaser."
Place of creation/publication
United States -- Pennsylvania.
Item Details
Call number
W.b.673
Folger-specific note
Adopted by Twiss and Patrick Butler in recognition of Maeve Fiona Butler, Acquisitions Night 2018.
Folger accession
270053