Description :
This rare 19th-century leatherbound ledger, dated July 27, 1868, is a stunning artifact from America's post-Civil War industrial period. The ledger features intricate hand-tooled leatherwork, faded but beautiful geometric and diamond-pattern borders, and visible water staining and wear from decades of use, adding to its authentic character. The pages inside show handwritten transactions in elegant cursive script and lined columns, common to business and accounting ledgers of the era. A remarkable piece for collectors, decorators, or historians interested in authentic postbellum Americana.
Era:
Mid-19th Century (1868)
Style:
Victorian-Era Stationery / Industrial Americana
Technique:
Hand-tooled leather binding, hand-lined and hand-written ledger pages
Tools Used:
Leatherworking tools (for hand tooling), steel dip pen, ink, straightedge ruler
History:
Likely used by a small business, farm, or early industrial operation during the Reconstruction Era in the United States.
Manufacturer / Maker:
Maker: Unknown (common for ledgers of the time, often produced by regional printers or stationers)
Measurements:
Approx. 7 ¾" W x 17 ½" H x 1 ¼" D (as written on the blue tag)
Suggested Weight:
Approximately 3–5 pounds
Music:
If owned at the time, this ledger’s owner may have enjoyed period music like Stephen Foster's folk songs or early parlor ballads, such as "Beautiful Dreamer."
Item Number : P12945
Category : Collectibles
Brand : UK
