Horsey and Atwell Records

147 THL

Inventory created by Archives Staff 10/1982. Last revised 03/2018.

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EXTENT: 0.25 linear feet

CREATOR: Horsey and Atwell Clothiers and Haberdashers

DATE: 1894-1905

SCOPE AND CONTENT: Horsey and Atwell were clothiers and haberdashers in Winchester and Woodstock, VA. The store prided itself on being honest about its products and pricing and having a reputation as an “up-to-date” clothing store. The collection contains business records, to include a cash book (1897-1899), an account book (1894-1906), business register (1885-1901), and a record of credit sales (Jan. – Oct. 1905).

BIOGRAPHICAL/HISTORICAL: Horsey an Atwell Clothiers and Haberdashers was located at 130 W.Main St., Winchester, Va. from 1894-1907.

BIBLIOGRAPHY:  Advertisement, Winchester City Directory, 1898-1899,  p.60.

CITE AS: Horsey and Atwell Records, # 147 THL,  Stewart Bell Jr. Archives , Handley Regional Library, Winchester, VA, USA.

ACQUISITION INFORMATION: Acquired as a gift. 

ORGANIZATION:

BOX 1 

Account Book, 1894-1904, 1 item, manuscript, bound

Complete business register, 1885-1901, 1 item, manuscript on printed form, bound

Cash book, November 8-13, 1897, 1 item, manuscript, bound

Cash book, April 1899-January 1900, cover only

Credit sales book, January 1-October 1, 1905, 1 item, manuscript, bound