Day Book

A bound black and brown leather-covered day book, containing handwritten entries in pencil and ink.
-The cover is dark cloth with brown leather spine and corners, showing signs of wear and age.
-The spine bears a red label with faded gilt lettering.
-The interior pages are ruled with red and blue lines for accounting use.
-Entries are dated from 1896 to 1898, recording daily business transactions, purchases, and customer names.
-Handwriting varies slightly in tone and legibility, suggesting multiple sessions of use.
-Pages exhibit minor staining, edge tears, and foxing consistent with age.