Das Das Kirchheimer Rechnungsbuch der Barbara von Speyer (1478-1486) Auswahltranskription Hauptsstaatsarchiv Stuttgart A 493 Bü I

Abstract

The paper presents a partial transcription of the account book of Barbara of Speyer, of Kirchheim under Teck in the years 1478 to 1486. It illustrates daily life of women living in a Dominican community in the South of Germany. Barbara, in charge of book keeping, carefully lists revenues and expenditures of the communities household. We learn about the cost of eggs, fish, wine, butter, fruit and vegetable etc., but also luxury goods, such as fur or expensive spices, like safran. Her book keeping also offers insights into the wages paid by the nuns to their workers in the vineyards, the carpenters or for transport and repair services.