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This diary was kept by Fannie Spalding Cuddeback of Skaneateles, New York, between 1885 and 1890. Her entries note social gatherings, visits, and her ongoing domestic tasks, and cover topics such as religion, the passing of time, death, and more. At the time of her entries, Fannie was living with her married children and was approximately 66-70 years old.

This diary was kept by Fannie Spalding Cuddeback of Skaneateles, New York between 1885 and 1890. Her entries note social gatherings, visits, and ongoing domestic tasks, and cover topics such as religion, the passing of time, death, and more. At the time of her entries, Fannie was living with her married children.

• School ceremonies
• Hosting visits
• Quaker and religious gatherings
• Washing and laundry
• Finances and taxes
• Housecleaning
• Sewing
• Baking and preparing foodstuffs like milk and butter
• Wallpapering
• Leisure
• Sorrow
• Winter weather
• Family matters