JOURNAL ARTICLE

Trust and Reputation: Women Business Owners in 18th-Century Portsmouth.

  • Published In: Business NH Magazine, 2025, v. 42, n. 10. P. 23 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: BLAINE, MARCIA SCHMIDT 3 of 3

Abstract

The article features a brief history of the women business owners in Portsmouth, New Hampshire in the 18th century, particularly Eliza Harvey. Also cited are the challenges Harvey faced in running her public house or tavern business like working with different customers and vendors and the stringent government requirements for public houses during the era.

Additional Information

  • Source:Business NH Magazine. 2025/10, Vol. 42, Issue 10, p23
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Architecture
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1046-9575
  • Accession Number:188614453

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