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Paul Conway account book

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Description
In his manuscript account book, Paul Conway recorded the furniture items he had made and their prices. There are also some notes detailing Conway's living expenses and mentions of "Mr. Coxhead," probably cabinet maker Robert Coxhead of Bath. In vellum wallet binding with brass clasp.
Type
Manuscripts(Opens in new tab)
Production date
1751-1768.
Call number
mssHM 83995
Creator
Conway, Paul(Opens in new tab)
Provenance
Purchased from Samuel Gedge Ltd., January 2020.
Restrictions
Open for use by qualified researchers and by appointment. Please contact Reader Services at the Huntington Library for more information.
Rights
The Huntington Library does not require that researchers request permission to quote from or publish images of this material, nor does it charge fees for such activities. The responsibility for identifying the copyright holder, if there is one, and obtaining permission rests with the researcher.
Dimensions
15 cm
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