 In
1818 Cobbett listed the many “groceries” the Americans paid half or even a
third the price that the British paid. 
Furthermore, everyone was able to partake of chocolate “which is a treat
to the rich in England.”  The British
people paid to keep the Indies, and yet,
“What a hellish oppression must that people [Americans] live under!”
In
1818 Cobbett listed the many “groceries” the Americans paid half or even a
third the price that the British paid. 
Furthermore, everyone was able to partake of chocolate “which is a treat
to the rich in England.”  The British
people paid to keep the Indies, and yet,
“What a hellish oppression must that people [Americans] live under!”
Monday, March 24, 2014
Food prices were lower in Federal America than Regency England
 In
1818 Cobbett listed the many “groceries” the Americans paid half or even a
third the price that the British paid. 
Furthermore, everyone was able to partake of chocolate “which is a treat
to the rich in England.”  The British
people paid to keep the Indies, and yet,
“What a hellish oppression must that people [Americans] live under!”
In
1818 Cobbett listed the many “groceries” the Americans paid half or even a
third the price that the British paid. 
Furthermore, everyone was able to partake of chocolate “which is a treat
to the rich in England.”  The British
people paid to keep the Indies, and yet,
“What a hellish oppression must that people [Americans] live under!”
Tuesday, March 18, 2014
Mangles
 For
hundreds of years depictions have shown extensive creases on the tablecloths.
This was achieved by ironing, placing in a napkin press and later, in the mangle.
Several references show that the mangle was available in the early federal
period, but more widespread in the 19th to the early 20th centuries.
For
hundreds of years depictions have shown extensive creases on the tablecloths.
This was achieved by ironing, placing in a napkin press and later, in the mangle.
Several references show that the mangle was available in the early federal
period, but more widespread in the 19th to the early 20th centuries.Monday, March 10, 2014
Monday, March 3, 2014
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