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Additional Notes
1. Larceny.
Identified in the document as "Negro Sol"
African-American.
2. Accessory before the fact.
Baker, John. Baker, Jacob.
3. Receiving.
4. Misdemeanor.
Baker, Mary. Baker, Margaret.
1 item, 1 piece
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Picture of a newspaper clippiing that appeared in the Lancaster New Era of two pictures - A Country Miller and the Country Miller's Wife. Description as follows: Country Miller, attired in a typical mid 18th century clothing of sull-sleeved blouse wih no collar, long vest, loose pants that fall to just below the knees and wide-brimmed hat, is captured in this drawing by Mrs. Freda Fitz. Millers Wife went about her colonial duties usually outfitted in a mob cap, long skirt and loose-fitting blouse, and a fichu which was a piece of material worn around the shoulders and tucked into or pinned to the front of her apron.
