Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Leaf, Edward (Tailor)
Title:
Bill for clothes, buttons and trimmings.
Published / Created:
Great Britain, 1813.
Physical Description:
1 sheet ; 15 x 16 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Undetermined
Related Content:
View a selection of digital images in the Yale Center for British Art's online catalogue https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/orbis:11665950
Classification:
Archives & Manuscripts
Notes:
Manuscript bill, in pen and black ink, recording purchases made by Mr. Jefferson from Edward Leaf in 1813. Records 11 purchases (on March 8, March 26, April 25, June 15, July 18, and Sept 29) in which Jefferson buys a waistcoat, coat, breeches, cape, trimmings, pearl buttons, suit repair, and a new white coat, for a bill totalling £11/8/10. Bears no receipt of payment. Written on verso: "Sufficient funds. Mr Jefferson a/c".
Subject Terms:
Leaf, Edward (Tailor) | Clothing and dress -- Great Britain. | Clothing trade -- Great Britain. | Vests -- Great Britain. | Tailoring -- Great Britain. | Tailors -- Great Britain. | Fashion -- Great Britain -- 19th century. | Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 19th century.
Form/Genre:
Invoices. | Financial records. | Ephemera.