Batch book.
This item is part of the Adolphe Bournique collection. See BIB 78087.
Earliest dated entry is no. 60, Feb. 18, 1905; last entry is numbered 11954, dated Sept. 11, 1910.
Ledger book used to record batches of glass made (51 through 399), although several numbers, especially after no. 220, have been omitted. Beginning in 1905, many entries include a second numbering scheme: no. 157 (Oct. 16, 1905) is also numbered 3202; no. 158 (Oct. 19, 1905) is also numbered 3235. Some entries use only the higher numbering scheme.
Adolphe Bournique collection
In 1903, Bournique became the glassmaker for Opalescent Glass Works in Kokomo, Indiana. By 1907, he founded his own company in Kokomo called the Bournique Glass Company and served as both vice-president and general manager. Adolphe Bournique died on July 23, 1913, after a sudden illness. J.J. Dandoy was the vice-president and factory manager for Bournique Glass Company during the years 1915-1917.
The handwriting appears to be that of J.J. Dandoy.
Approximately 50 pages at the end are blank.
Some batches were made for specific individuals or companies: 163 (Jan. 1906) for Morris ; 258 [Sept. 1907] for M.D.C. King ; 264 (Jan. 1908) for Rudy Bros. ; 8367, 8373, 8401 (Sept. 1908) for Pullman Car Co. ; 379-392 (June-October 1909) for Robert Conklin ; 280 & 285 (Jan. 1908) for Popper ; 8724 (Dec. 1908) for Leo Popper ; and 399 (Oct. 1909) for Enos Popper.
Includes references to other books: page following entries for batched 96-97 says "2 more on the big book" ; batches 247-248 refer to "book 14". Color numbers used in this book do not match the color numbering in [Notes from encyclopedias and glass recipes] (BIB 140866, Adolphe Bournique papers Box 2, Folder 5).
Written inside back cover: " Adolphe gave Marie 10 dollars 18 of June for music lessons."