[Billhead of W. Woods & Son, fancy hardwaremen, London, for equipment purchased by Mr. Treat].
Alternate Title(s):
Bot. of W. Woods & Son, general fancy hardwaremen
Published / Created:
London : W. Woods & Son, 1839.
Physical Description:
1 sheet : illustration ; 19 x 20 cm
Holdings:
Rare Books and ManuscriptsEph Hg 4
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Archives & Manuscripts
Notes:
The engraved billhead features an illustration of the Woods storefront. Engraved by W.H. Leonard, Birmingham.Completed in pen and black ink."Bot. of W. Woods & Son, general fancy hardwaremen, and manufacturers of hooks & eyes, metallic pens, pen holders, pencil cases, ever pointed & Cumberland pencils, metallic holes, snaps, brace belt & stock buckles, elastic wire, steel locks, swivels, &c. chandelier pins, lamp chains, steel rings, buttons, thimbles, castor tops, guard chains, watch keys, &c. &c.""Warehouse, 76 Newgate Street, London. Manufactory. Newcastle Street. Faringdon St.""Wholesale & for exportation"."Palmer's patent metallic candles & lamps".Records purchases, from January to April, 1839, of "pens on sticks", double blade knives, pencils, bottles of ink, and pens, for a bill totaling £5/6/0. Dated at top: "London. 18[39]". Receipt of payment not recorded. The buyer is identified as "Treat of Boys School."
Subject Terms:
W. Woods & Son (London, England) | Schools -- Furniture, equipment, etc. -- Great Britain. | Pens -- Great Britain. | Pencils -- Great Britain. | London (England) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century. | Storefronts -- Great Britain.
