Cost of Supplies in 1867

[dreameffects]

Hi,
I'm new here and am doing research for a book. I am trying to find out the costs of specific supplies in 1867. My apologies if I have posted this in the wrong section. I am looking for prices for:


Pick Axe
Bucket
Canteen
Mining Pan
Cradle
Axe
Rope

Thank you in advance

[Grinnin Jim]

That would be interesting to find out!

[dreameffects]

I was able to find some prices for some supplies here:

https://www.nps.gov/common/uploads/teachers/lessonplans/1870CatalogueofGoods.pdf

http://anotherandrosphereblog.blogspot.com/2013/03/how-much-did-things-cost-in-1850s-usa.html

Maybe these links can help some other people that might be looking

[St. George]

Go to your local Public Library and look for reprint dry goods and mail order catalogs - they'll price everything.

Scouts Out!

[dreameffects]

Go to your local Public Library and look for reprint dry goods and mail order catalogs - they'll price everything.

Scouts Out!

Great idea! Especially since my girlfriend is a librarian lol. Thank you!

[Coffinmaker]

Normally, the Rope was free.  Most always someone brought one to have on hand when you were drug out from your hidey place   

[Tsalagidave]

I am actually writing a book on the subject as well.  It comes from over 25 years of archival work, and outdoor field experience as a primitive outdoorsman, living historian, and gold prospector. I recommend getting University archival login.  This will give you access to diaries, publications, documents and other ephemera you won't find on google.

You have your work cut out for you but it will be rewarding. I look forward to seeing how it turns out.

-Dave

[ChuteTheMall]

I'm sure the mail-order catalog prices were much lower than your nearest general store, same as today with Amazon undercutting Walmart.