Another good reference source is: The value of a dollar: prices and incomes in the United States. Two of the volumes, Colonial era to the Civil War (1600 to 1865), and 1860-1989 should provide some useful information.

Dolores Jungheim Barber

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>We have a patron who is looking for some information about the cost of
>everyday items during the time period 1851-1875.  He is specifically
>looking for items like the cost of houses, clothing, food, etc.  This is
>part of a history project he is doing.  Does anyone have any suggestions
>on where to look for this information?  
>
>Thanks.
>
>Lonnie V. Roberts
>Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Library Services
>Altamaha Technical College
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