1870s Rochester NY Grocery Receipt E. Pells Provisions Monroe Ave Vintage For Sale

1870s Rochester NY Grocery Receipt E. Pells Provisions Monroe Ave Vintage

Approximately 8.25\" by 13.5\"

Original 1870s grocery store receipt from E. Pells, Dealer in Family Groceries & Provisions, located at 84 Monroe Ave, Rochester, New York. This handwritten document details daily purchases including berries, candy, tea, soap, buttons, thread, and other household staples. A wonderful piece of 19th-century ephemera showcasing local commerce and prices of the time. Great for collectors of vintage receipts, Rochester history, or antique paper. Light wear consistent with age. A genuine glimpse into everyday life over 150 years ago.

Rochester, N.Y.
E. Pells, Dealer in Family GROCERIES & PROVISIONS,
84 Monroe Av. Cor. Union Street
Terms Cash

To R. M. Haskell

Aug

• 1 – 2 Duz Berries ............... 14¢ = .28

• 1 – Candy ............................ 9¢ = .09

• 1 – ¼ Tea .............................. 17¢ = .17

• 1 – 5 Spools Thread .......... 7¢ = .35

• 1 – Box Paper .................... 21¢ = .21

• 1 – Stick Licorice ............... 1¢ = .01

• 1 – qt Berries ..................... 14¢ = .14

• 1 – Honey ........................... 1¢ = .01

• 1 – Paper pins .................... 8¢ = .08

• 1 – bunch of pens ............ 3¢ = .03

• 1 – ½ Duz Cookies ............. 9¢ = .09

• 1 – 3 qt berries .................. 14¢ = .42

Aug 29

• 1 – Bar Soap ....................... 20¢ = .20

• 1 – Pair ................................. 35¢ = .35

Sept 1

• 1 – Paper pins ..................... 9¢ = .09

• 1 – Slate pencil .................. 1¢ = .01

• 1 – Crocken ........................ 12¢ = .12

Sept 3

• 1 – ½ Duz Buttons .............. 4½¢ = .27

• 1 – ⅛ Duz Buttons ............. 2½¢ = .30

• 1 – Candy ............................. 9¢ = .09

Sept 6

• 1 – Spool thread ................. 7½¢ = .07

• 1 – Sals Soda ....................... 5¢ = .05

Sept 13

• 1 – Peach ............................. 12¢ = .12

Sept 20

• 1 – Lemon ............................ 7¢ = .07

• 1 – Candy ............................. 10¢ = .10

• 1 – 1 oz. Licorice ............... 5¢ = .05

Sept 29

• 1 – Crocken & Cheese ....... 10¢ = .10

• 1 – Crocken & Cheese ....... 7¢ = .07

• 1 – Stick Licorice ............... 1¢ = .01