[Billhead of Spencer & Co., general retailer in Madras, for purchases made by J.J. Sinclair, 1920].
Alternate Title(s):
To Spencer & Co. Ltd.
Published / Created:
Madras, India : Spencer & Co., Ltd., 1920.
Physical Description:
2 sheets ; 27 x 21 cm
Holdings:
Rare Books and Manuscripts Eph Fo 38Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Archives & Manuscripts
Notes:
"To Spencer & Co. Ltd. Head office: Madras. London office 57/8 Broad St. Avenue."The billhead is addressed at top, in typescript, to "J.J. Sinclair esq., Aros, Yercaud, Salem Dt." and dated "30th April, 1920."J.J. Sinclair arrived in India 1877 and was a founding partner in the firm of Sinclair, Murray, & Co. See: The cyclopedia of India (1907-1909).Completed in typescript.The billhead records the purchase of various biscuits, meat (sausage, bacon, roe), fruits, spices, and bath products, in three transactions, April 6-8, 1920. The total bill is £ 143/11/6. Payment is recorded by W. Molloy, on May 31, with a one Anna stamp of India Postage & Revenue.
Subject Terms:
Sinclair, J. J. | Spencer & Co. (India) | Grocers -- India. | Merchants -- India. | Food -- India. | Beverages -- India. | Madras (India) -- Social life and customs -- 20th century.