On the French Frontier 1700-1800
Bed and bedding

Bed etc. 1 bed, straw mattress, pillow, bolster, calico counterpane, feather bed, green wool blanket = 120 livres
Hides 10 pounds of deer hides = 20 livres

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How many pounds of deer hides would you need to trade for the bed and bedding?

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