Hardware Store Account Book, Searsport

Hardware Store Account Book, Searsport

Daybook for a hardware store in Searsport, Maine, for the years 1912 and 1913, recording individual sales of hardware, paint, plumbing supplies, stoves, tinware, and gasoline to residents of Searsport. Details like the size, type, and occasionally manufacturer of everything from nails to radiators are usually recorded. Most purchasers were individuals, though some sales were to other businesses and the occasional ship.