Coldengham, New York
Store of Cadwallader Colden, Jr.
Bed Cord
February 25th, 250 years ago, was a quiet day at the Colden store. Only ten items were purchased on five accounts. Jonathan Belknap purchased a bed cord for four and a half shillings.
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This article is one in a series of a daily accountings of Colden Store transactions. Be sure you read the first installment for an introduction to the store. You should also read this article which appeared in the Journal of the Orange County Historical Society.
A 'bed cord' had only been purchased by two other people in the prior six months: Doctor John Hill and Jacob Ostrander. Jonathan Belknap became the third person to purchase a bed cord. Did he have a new bed or one that needed repair?
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| Bed cord and tightening key. Image courtesy of Pennsbury Manor |
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