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- Cogswell Brothers Invoice for Egg Purchase, with Additional Order from C.H. Whitney & Co., March 31, 1883 - Stores that sold general merchandise were popular in American small towns during the 19th century. Two brothers--Charles and Arthur Cogswell--operated one such store in Cincinnatus, New York, from 1882 to 1891. Although local families might have brought eggs into the store to use for credit, this invoice confirms that the Cogswell Brothers also purchased eggs from a dealer.
- March 31, 1883
- Collections - Artifact
Cogswell Brothers Invoice for Egg Purchase, with Additional Order from C.H. Whitney & Co., March 31, 1883
Stores that sold general merchandise were popular in American small towns during the 19th century. Two brothers--Charles and Arthur Cogswell--operated one such store in Cincinnatus, New York, from 1882 to 1891. Although local families might have brought eggs into the store to use for credit, this invoice confirms that the Cogswell Brothers also purchased eggs from a dealer.