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Dry Goods Trade of 1857
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 24 July 2012
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Material on the methods of the dry goods business prior to the Civil War is almost as scarce as the proverbial “hen's teeth.” It was undoubtedly carried on in all parts of the country and undoubtedly, also, the manner of conducting it changed from time to time, yet the methods of operation and the changes therein have left surprisingly little trace. Something of this history may be secured from the chance remarks of the commercial newspapers of the period, and probably much may be acquired (the work being almost wholly yet to be done) from the account books and letter books of country stores and other mercantile establishments of those days.
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page 7 note 1 The “York shilling” was also known as a “bit” and had the value of an eighth of a dollar.
page 7 note 2 Seemingly “wet goods” are here goods damaged by water during shipment. The casualness of Nutter's reference to this condition of the goods is illuminating.
page 7 note 3 Probably a nail mill.
page 8 note 1 The “Central America” went down with much gold on board. Total loss was estimated at two and a half million dollars, while only half a million insurance was carried.
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