Christmas with the Lincoln family in Springfield

[RJNorton]

I checked Harry Pratt's book regarding the Lincolns' purchases around Christmas. Here's an example from December 24, 1860. The purchases were made at John Williams & Co. store in Springfield.

3 1/2 yds. Corset at 12 1/2 cents a yard
8 yds. Purple Muslin at 10 cents a yard
4 Childs Silk Handkerchiefs at a quarter a piece
4 Linen Handkerchiefs at 15 cents a piece
1 Gents Silk Handkerchief for 63 cents
2 Gents Silk Handkerchiefs for 45 cents a piece

So 11 total handkerchiefs were purchased the day before Christmas.