Billhead recording clothing purchased by Mr. Davenport from Joseph Grave, clothiers, Manchester.
Alternate Title(s):
To Joseph Grave Dr., draper, tailor, & habit maker
Published / Created:
London, 1820.
Physical Description:
1 sheet ; 16 x 20 cm
Holdings:
Rare Books and Manuscripts GT510 .G73 1820 BoxYale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund
Copyright Status:
Copyright Undetermined
Classification:
Archives & Manuscripts
Notes:
Dated at top: "Manchester, [26 Dec.], 18[20]."The engraved billhead reads: "To Joseph Grave Dr., draper, tailor, & habit maker."Completed in pen and black ink.The billhead records four purchases (two on July 8, 1820, and two on July 22) in which Davenport buys breeches, a coat and 3 yards of material, totalling £4/14/4, which added to existing charges of £13/13/3 brings the total due to £18/9/10.
Subject Terms:
Grave, Joseph (Tailor) | Clothing and dress -- Great Britain. | Clothing trade -- Great Britain. | Woolen goods industry -- Great Britain. | Drapery industry -- Great Britain. | Fashion -- Great Britain -- 19th century. | Manchester (England) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century.
