Bill of Sale (in French), CP-539

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Collection Type

Photography

Date

1880-1920

GUSN

GUSN-374795

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Codman family papers
Codman family photograph collection
Negatives
Negative numbers CP0501-CP0589
Bill of Sale (in French), CP-539
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Codman family papers
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Description

The image depicts a handwritten bill of sale in French. The document appears to include details regarding the sale of items, possibly paintings, as indicated by the mention of "tableaux" in the text. It is dated December 15, 1796, and includes signatures and monetary amounts discussed in the transaction.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bills of sale
photographs
gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Additional Identification Number

IMLS Negative Barcode NP006775
Codman negative CP-539

Physical Descrption

1 glass plate negative

Collection Code

MS001

Collection Name

Codman family papers

Reference Code

MS001.PC.06.006.CP-539

Record Details

Originator

Codman, Thomas Newbold, 1868-1963 (Photographer)

Material Type

gelatin dry plate negatives
negatives (photographic)

Description Level

Item

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