The Milan Historical Society in Milan, Ohio is puting together a trunk
show and would like the following terms defined.
Mull (fabric)
Drill (fabric)
deLane of deLine (fabric)
Diaper (fabri)
Nankin (fabric)
coffee sugar
crushed sugar
window paper
Nic wood
winterstrained oil
These terms come from a General Store ledger or journal dating from
1847. The museum is interested in either finding the definations or
actual examples to these terms. Please reply to Ellen Maurer at the
Milan Historical Society by phone 419-499-2968 weekdays. Or you my relay
the message to the address below for forwarding
David Roepke
Ashland University Archives
Ashland University
Ashland, Ohio 44805
Phone 419-289-5433
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