Most definitely a collection of dishes, mugs, etc.

This is a very common description found in inventories.  The York County
inventories, which I know best are chock full of such descriptions.

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-----Original Message-----
From: Diana Bennett [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Tuesday, 19 June 2001 9:37 PM
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Subject: 1788 Will


Dear Listers:

In a Inventory of an estate in 1788 there is listed A PARCEL OF PEWTER
worth 8 pounds. Were these dishes, etc or bulk pewter?

Thanks for any help.

Diana Kercheval Bennett

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