Receipt Book
Manufacturer / Maker
unidentified
Date1930
Mediumpaper, cardboard, ink
Dimensions6 5/8 × 3 1/2 in. (16.8 × 8.9 cm)
ClassificationsTools, Implements & Weights
Credit LineAlbuquerque Museum, gift of Yolanda Marianetti
Object numberPC1978.32.3
DescriptionThis paper receipt book is a compact, functional artifact from early-20th century Albuquerque, tied to local stores that would use this book for bookkeeping and accounting. There is a folded cover over the first page with blank lines leaving room to write in the Number, Department, Name, and Address of the owner. The inside has a crimson cover and the sheets below contain a series of blank, numbered pages designed for recording itemized transactions. The booklet showcases simple yet effective organization, capturing the meticulous record-keeping practices of Albuquerque businesses in the early 1900s.On View
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