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Creator: First Baptist Church (Philadelphia, Pa.) Date: 1846 Contributing Institution: American Baptist Historical Society Description: One printed page, addressed "To the Members of the First Baptist Church and Congregation," dated May 11, 1846 and outlining policies and prices for interment in the First Baptist burial ground, including a pew rent requirement. View Full Item at American Baptist Historical Society -
Creator: Christ Church (Philadelphia, Pa.) Date: 1846 Contributing Institution: Christ Church, Philadelphia, PA Description: The practice of renting pews was common in 18th and 19th century churches; members paid a fee for the right to occupy a particular pew every week. This bound manuscript is a record of pew rents due to Christ Church in 1846. Rents from March are listed first, followed by rents from September. Entr... View Full Item at Christ Church, Philadelphia, PA