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Subject: Household Furnishings

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Advertisement for Bernstein BedsAdvertisement for Bernstein Beds

Advertisement featuring an image of a woman making a bed. The advertisement text includes the tagline: "Like a Quaker home, the Bernstein bed is as clean where you can't see as where you can." The date of publication is unknown, but the style suggests an early to mid 20th century origin. The geographic location is inferred from the coordinate data provided, suggesting Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Ledger Sheet of Household Items; circa 1822Ledger Sheet of Household Items; circa 1822

A single-page ledger sheet listing household items, including bellows and bake pans. The items appear to be for auction. The sheet is similar to item 17-1224T, written in the same hand and also listing household items. The record was found with the Tobias Archive and is dated circa 1822. Purchased as part of a collection on January 7, 2013.