[Rarebooks] FS: 19th C. Dover Manufacturing Co. Boardinghouse Rules Handbill.

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19th Century Dover Manufacturing Co. Boardinghouse Rules Handbill.  $125

Dover Manufacturing Co. was an important 19th century textile 
manufacturer in Dover, New Hampshire. This handbill begins- “Rules to be 
Observed by those who hire houses of the Dover Manufacturing Company, 
for the purpose of taking boarders, or otherwise”. There were two rules- 
first and most important, don’t start fires by disposing of ashes in 
wooden vessels or other stupid practices, and take care to maintain the 
property in good condition.

Then things get more personal- the second rule is that all boarders “are 
required to close their houses at 10 o’clock in the evening, and not 
allow any card playing or gambling in any form on their premises. They 
will also strictly prohibit all intemperate drinking, and all profane 
and improper language”. The handbill ends- “Keepers of boarding houses 
are requested to have a copy of these articles kept in some conspicuous 
place in their respective houses”.  Handbill. 5”x8”. Minor soil, tack 
hole. Light personal gift stamp from Dr. C.A. Tufts who practiced in the 
Dover area in the 1880s.  [45758]

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