Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Johnston, Alexander (Silk mercer)
Title:
Billhead recording purchases by Mrs. Davenport from A. Johnston, silk mercer, haberdasher & lace man, Manchester.
Alternate Title(s):
Bought of A. Johnston, silk mercer, haberdasher & laceman
Published / Created:
Manchester, 1816.
Physical Description:
1 sheet ; 12 x 20 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Archives & Manuscripts
Notes:
"Bought of A. Johnston, silk mercer, haberdasher & laceman. Millinery, dresses, baby linen, & family mourning."
Subject Terms:
Johnston, Alexander (Silk mercer) | Clothing and dress -- Great Britain. | Clothing trade -- Great Britain. | Children's clothing -- Great Britain. | Parasols -- Great Britain. | Lace industry -- Great Britain. | Silk -- Great Britain. | Millinery -- Great Britain. | Hats -- Great Britain -- 19th century. | Hat trade -- Great Britain -- 19th century. | Mourning clothing & dress. | Manchester (England) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century.
Form/Genre:
Receipts (financial records) | Billheads. | Blank forms. | Financial records. | Ephemera.