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Daybook, 1855-1858

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 5

Scope and Content Note

From the Collection:

The Danvers Carpet Company records document the business of a carpet factory in the Tapleyville district of Danvers, Massachusetts, from when they Tapley family rebuilt the business in 1846, through its incorporation, until shortly before its replacement by a morocco factory. The collection contains stock records, financial accounts of sales and purchases in the Danvers, Newburyport, and Boston stores, stock inventories, and wage records. The factory operated under the names Tapleyville Carpet Company, Danvers Carpet Company and Eagle Carpet Company. Of special note in the collection is the wage account book, 1872-1879, which records the amount of carpet produced by each employee.

Dates

  • Creation: 1855-1858

Creator

Restrictions on Access

This collection is open for research use.

Extent

From the Collection: 2.5 linear feet (3 boxes; 11 volumes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Phillips Library Repository

Contact:
Peabody Essex Museum
306 Newburyport Turnpike
Rowley MA 01969 USA