Sunday, November 25, 2018

Inventory of the Tavernkeeper's Bedchamber:


The tavern keeper's bedchamber 

Personal items:  1 double bedstead with curtains, 1 double feather underbid, 4 good sheets, 1 long pillow with case, 2 small pillows with cases, 2 blankets, 1 coverlet and 1 feather overbed.

1 Schrank

1 hanging corner cabinet

1 painted chest

2 chairs

1 small table

1 looking glass

1 washstand with basin and pitcher, and several diaper hand towels

2 pair window curtains

1 small area rug at bedside

1 candlestick and snuffers

1 plain writing desk with chair

Clothing: seasonal changes - coat and greatcoat in winter, ladies hat, pair of shoes under the bed and a pair of slops

Grooming items: comb, toothbrushes, toothpowder with tin case, razor, shaving soap, castle soap

Books: German Bible, Moravian hymnal, church's daily text, newspaper from Raleigh, some legal documents related to Brother Blum's being Justice of the Peace, newspaper from Germantown (county seat)

Sewing: small project out - mending and embroidery, knitting needles with wool in summer and linen in winter.


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