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Title(s)
Billhead of Henry Leath, London clothier, recording purchases by J. Challinor, 1851.
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Published/Created
London, 1851.
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Physical Description
1 sheet : illustration, 19 x 14 cm
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Holdings
Rare Books and Manuscripts
HF5439.C6 L43 1851 Box
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund
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Copyright Status
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Full Alma Record
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Classification
Archives & Manuscripts
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Notes
"H. Leath. Hosier, glove & shirt maker. 303, High Holborn. Eight doors west of Chancery Lane. Handkerchief & scarf warehouse. Socks, collars, braces, umbrella, carpet, bags, &c. Wholesale & retail."
Features an image of the Leath shopfront, engraved by Reeves & Hoare.
Old Bailey proceedings, 19th August 1850, notes a Henry Leath, hosier, who testifies against a Frances Davison, for theft.
Completed in pen and black ink.
Records two transactions (April 30 and May 1) in which Challinor buys shirts and gloves totalling £4/15/8. Leath records receipt of payment on May 8th (?), 1851. -
Subject Terms
Accessories (Clothing & dress) | Challinor, J., active 1851. | Clothing and dress -- Great Britain. | Clothing trade -- Great Britain. | Drapery industry -- Great Britain. | Fashion -- Great Britain. | Leath, Henry. | London (England) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century. | Storefronts -- Great Britain. | Woolen goods industry -- Great Britain.
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Form/Genre
Billheads. | Blank forms. | Engravings -- 1851. | Ephemera. | Financial records. | Postage stamps -- Great Britain. | Receipts (financial records)
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