Dr. Howard's Accounts, 1849-1853
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Dr. Alonson Howard, Jr., set up a medical practice in Tekonsha Township, Michigan, in the early 1850s. During his more than thirty years as a practicing physician he kept a series of account books. In these books, Dr. Howard recorded visits to or from his patients, the illnesses he encountered, the treatments he prescribed, and what he charged for his services.
Dr. Alonson Howard, Jr., set up a medical practice in Tekonsha Township, Michigan, in the early 1850s. During his more than thirty years as a practicing physician he kept a series of account books. In these books, Dr. Howard recorded visits to or from his patients, the illnesses he encountered, the treatments he prescribed, and what he charged for his services.
Artifact
Account book
Date Made
1849-1853
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
62.168.9.5
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Bookbinding (Process)
Handwriting
Color
Black (Color)
Blue
Brown
Dimensions
Height: 11.75 in
Width: 3.875 in
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