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Lot 289:
Description
C-19915
Large bound ledger book containing handwritten funeral records with printed “Record of Funeral” forms throughout. Entries document names of the deceased, dates, services rendered, and itemized costs including caskets, embalming, and related services. Interior includes additional ephemera such as receipts and paperwork from Forest Home Cemetery and J.D. McRae & Co., secured within the front cover. Binding features a cloth spine with exposed stitching and heavy paper stock typical of early 20th century record books, with visible wear from sustained use. Funeral record ledgers such as this were maintained by undertakers as part of daily operations, providing detailed accounts of services, expenses, and client information. Volumes spanning multiple years, like this 1905–1908 example, offer direct insight into early funeral practices and local community history during the period.
Shows heavy wear consistent with age and use, including separation of covers, fraying and loss to the spine, and loose or detached sections of pages. Paper shows toning, edge wear, and handling marks throughout. Included documents show creasing and age wear. Despite condition issues, the book retains substantial interior content with legible entries.
9.5 " W x 15" H
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