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Howle, J. (Tailor), creator. [Gentlemen's fitting measurements diagram for use by tailors].
Howle, J. (Tailor)
[Gentlemen's fitting measurements diagram for use by tailors]
[approximately 1820-1830]
Levinstein Limited (firm) Fast khakis and blues, for government requirements /
Levinstein Limited (firm)
Fast khakis and blues, for government requirements
1914?
E. & S.R. Richards. Billheads recording clothing purchased by Robert W. Stevenson from E. & S.R. Richards, clothiers, London.
E. & S.R. Richards
Billheads recording clothing purchased by Robert W. Stevenson from E. & S.R. Richards, clothiers, London
1891
Haldane, James (Tailor), creator. Billhead of James Haldane, London tailor, recording services rendered to Viscount Strathallan, 1843.
Haldane, James (Tailor)
Billhead of James Haldane, London tailor, recording services rendered to Viscount Strathallan, 1843
1843
Henderson, F. (Clothier), creator. [Billhead of F. Henderson, clothier & outfitter, recording purchases by Mr. G. Duncan, Imperial Hotel, 1888].
Henderson, F. (Clothier)
[Billhead of F. Henderson, clothier & outfitter, recording purchases by Mr. G. Duncan, Imperial Hotel, 1888]
1888
Smallwood, B., creator. Billhead of B. Smallwood, London haberdasher, for purchase of ribbon by an unidentified buyer.
Smallwood, B.
Billhead of B. Smallwood, London haberdasher, for purchase of ribbon by an unidentified buyer
180-?
Silver & Co. (London, England), creator. Billhead of Silver & Co., clothiers, London, recording clothing purchased by Mrs. Lambert.
Silver & Co. (London, England)
Billhead of Silver & Co., clothiers, London, recording clothing purchased by Mrs. Lambert
1825
Frock me (London, England) Frock me :
Frock me (London, England)
Frock me
[2013]
Osborn, Joseph (Draper) [Billhead recording cloth purchases from Joseph Osborn, linen and woollen draper, Dunstable].
Osborn, Joseph (Draper)
[Billhead recording cloth purchases from Joseph Osborn, linen and woollen draper, Dunstable]
[approximately 1850?]
M. &. H. Corps, creator. Billhead recording purchase by Mrs. Harman from M. & H. Corps.
M. &. H. Corps
Billhead recording purchase by Mrs. Harman from M. & H. Corps
[1848]
Cracknall, James, creator. Billhead of James Cracknall, clothier, London, for tailoring provided to Lord Strathallen, 1830.
Cracknall, James
Billhead of James Cracknall, clothier, London, for tailoring provided to Lord Strathallen, 1830
1830
Wimpory & Son (Firm : Manchester, England) Billhead recording purchases by Mrs. Davenport from Wimpory & Son, ladies shoe makers, Manchester.
Wimpory & Son (Firm : Manchester, England)
Billhead recording purchases by Mrs. Davenport from Wimpory & Son, ladies shoe makers, Manchester
approximately 1825
Shoubridge, James. Billhead recording clothing purchased by Mrs. Clough from James Shoubridge, hatter, London.
Shoubridge, James
Billhead recording clothing purchased by Mrs. Clough from James Shoubridge, hatter, London
1807
Grave, Joseph (Tailor), creator. Billhead recording clothing purchased by Mr. Davenport from Joseph Grave, clothiers, Manchester.
Grave, Joseph (Tailor)
Billhead recording clothing purchased by Mr. Davenport from Joseph Grave, clothiers, Manchester
1820
Leaf, Edward (Tailor) Bill for clothes, buttons and trimmings.
Leaf, Edward (Tailor)
Bill for clothes, buttons and trimmings
1813
J.S. Moss & Son (Firm : Manchester, England), creator. Billhead of J.S. Moss & Son, draper and general outfitter, Manchester.
J.S. Moss & Son (Firm : Manchester, England)
Billhead of J.S. Moss & Son, draper and general outfitter, Manchester
1881
Pyne, W. H. (William Henry), 1769-1843, author, illustrator, engraver. The costume of Great Britain /
Pyne, W. H. (William Henry), 1769–1843
The costume of Great Britain
1804 [that is, not before 1819]
John Fletcher (Manchester, England), creator. Billhead of John Fletcher, draper, tailor, &c., Manchester, recording clothing purchased by Mr. Davenport, dated 1828.
John Fletcher (Manchester, England)
Billhead of John Fletcher, draper, tailor, &c., Manchester, recording clothing purchased by Mr. Davenport, dated 1828
1828
Elliston & Cavell, Ltd. Billheads of Elliston & Cavell, clothiers, Oxford, for clothing purchased by Mrs. Risley, on behalf of the Warneford Asylum.
Elliston & Cavell, Ltd
Billheads of Elliston & Cavell, clothiers, Oxford, for clothing purchased by Mrs. Risley, on behalf of the Warneford Asylum
1909-1911
The "Easion" veil :
The "Easion" veil
[approximately 1900]
Barrett, Thomas Lawrence, creator. [Billhead of T.L. Barrett, general warehouseman, Peterborough, for a purchase by Maude K. Kirkby].
Barrett, Thomas Lawrence
[Billhead of T.L. Barrett, general warehouseman, Peterborough, for a purchase by Maude K. Kirkby]
1899
Cracknall, James, creator. Billhead of James Cracknall, clothier, London, for tailoring provided to Lord Strathallen, 1831-1832.
Cracknall, James
Billhead of James Cracknall, clothier, London, for tailoring provided to Lord Strathallen, 1831-1832
1832
Satchell, Timothy, -1860, creator. Billhead of Timothy Satchell, London hatter, for hats purchased by Charles Byass, 1849.
Satchell, Timothy, -1860
Billhead of Timothy Satchell, London hatter, for hats purchased by Charles Byass, 1849
1849
Gibbon, Daniel (Hosier), creator. Billhead of Daniel Gibbon, London hosier, for purchases by Mr. H. Gibbs, 1832.
Gibbon, Daniel (Hosier)
Billhead of Daniel Gibbon, London hosier, for purchases by Mr. H. Gibbs, 1832
1832
Sedgwick, James, creator. Billhead of James Sedgwick, Manchester clothier, for purchases by John Davenport, 1811.
Sedgwick, James
Billhead of James Sedgwick, Manchester clothier, for purchases by John Davenport, 1811
1811
Leath, Henry, creator. Billhead of Henry Leath, London clothier, recording purchases by J. Challinor, 1851.
Leath, Henry
Billhead of Henry Leath, London clothier, recording purchases by J. Challinor, 1851
1851
Cook, Jno. (Shoemaker) Bill for the repair of boots and shoes.
Cook, Jno. (Shoemaker)
Bill for the repair of boots and shoes
1816
Townend, Thomas, creator. Billhead of Thomas Townend, London hatter, for hats purchased by Charles Byass, 1849.
Townend, Thomas
Billhead of Thomas Townend, London hatter, for hats purchased by Charles Byass, 1849
1849
Hammond, Frederick (Hosier), creator. Billhead of Frederick Hammond, London clothier, recording purchases by Lord G. Beauclerk, 1871.
Hammond, Frederick (Hosier)
Billhead of Frederick Hammond, London clothier, recording purchases by Lord G. Beauclerk, 1871
1871
Dean & Son, creator. [Caricature card depiciting a sepia illustration of a shop assistant, with verse]
Dean & Son
[Caricature card depiciting a sepia illustration of a shop assistant, with verse]
[1880?]
Watson (Clothier) Bill for clothes, notions, and fabrics, 1801.
Watson (Clothier)
Bill for clothes, notions, and fabrics, 1801
1801
Pitter & Fox, creator. Pitter & Fox :
Pitter & Fox
Pitter & Fox
[approximately 1825]
Pyne, W. H. (William Henry), 1769-1843, author, illustrator, engraver. The costume of Great Britain /
Pyne, W. H. (William Henry), 1769–1843
The costume of Great Britain
1808
Boughey, Anastasia Elizabeth, ca. 1817-1893. Album of embroidery designs.
Boughey, Anastasia Elizabeth, ca. 1817–1893
Album of embroidery designs
circa 1840
Strutt, Joseph, 1749-1802. The regal and ecclesiastical antiquities of England:
Strutt, Joseph, 1749–1802
The regal and ecclesiastical antiquities of England
1842
Allin, hatter, hosier and clothier :
Allin, hatter, hosier and clothier
[ca. 1803]
Lady of distinction, active 19th century. The mirror of the graces, or, The English lady's costume :
Lady of distinction, active 19th century
The mirror of the graces, or, The English lady's costume
1811
Lace sample book.
Lace sample book
between 1920 and [1940?]
Dugdale Bros. & Co., Ltd. Tailors and costumiers' linings and trimmings.
Dugdale Bros. & Co., Ltd
Tailors and costumiers' linings and trimmings
1938
Lace sample book.
Lace sample book
1920s?
Bill of expenses incurred by John Lawford for the funeral of William Bodimeade :
Bill of expenses incurred by John Lawford for the funeral of William Bodimeade
1794
Picturesque representations of the dress and manners of the English :
Picturesque representations of the dress and manners of the English
1814
Couts, Joseph. A practical guide for the tailor's cutting-room :
Couts, Joseph
A practical guide for the tailor's cutting-room
[1848]
Johnston, Alexander (Silk mercer) Billhead recording purchases by Mrs. Davenport from A. Johnston, silk mercer, haberdasher & lace man, Manchester.
Johnston, Alexander (Silk mercer)
Billhead recording purchases by Mrs. Davenport from A. Johnston, silk mercer, haberdasher & lace man, Manchester
1816
Harvey, Sylvia M. Sylvia Harvey fashion pattern book.
Harvey, Sylvia M
Sylvia Harvey fashion pattern book
1934
The Woodslea magazine.
The Woodslea magazine
1907, January
Evers, Samuel. Inventory of the trunk of Samuel Evers.
Evers, Samuel
Inventory of the trunk of Samuel Evers
1780
Peyton & Iles. Exhibition pins for all nations.
Peyton & Iles
Exhibition pins for all nations
1851
Heath, William, 1795-1840, engraver. Fashion and folly, or, The buck's pilgrimage
Heath, William, 1795–1840
Fashion and folly, or, The buck's pilgrimage
[1822]
Pyne, W. H. (William Henry), 1769-1843, author, illustrator, engraver. The costume of Great Britain /
Pyne, W. H. (William Henry), 1769–1843
The costume of Great Britain
1804
Hart, James, active 1850s-1870s. Alliance ribbon, produced to commemorate the Crimean War.
Hart, James, active 1850s-1870s
Alliance ribbon, produced to commemorate the Crimean War
circa 1855
Lace sample book.
Lace sample book
1930s?
Ackermann, Suardy & Co. Patent water-proof manufactories.
Ackermann, Suardy & Co
Patent water-proof manufactories
[1802?]
Morier, Horatia Maria Frances, 1795-1853. Embroidery pattern book.
Morier, Horatia Maria Frances, 1795–1853
Embroidery pattern book
between 1815 and 1832?
A. & M. Bradley (Firm : Manchester), creator. [Bill of A. & M. Bradley Dresses, Manchester, for purchases by Mrs. Davenport].
A. & M. Bradley (Firm : Manchester)
[Bill of A. & M. Bradley Dresses, Manchester, for purchases by Mrs. Davenport]
1821
Cooper, Marie Jane, author. The new guide to knitting & crochet /
Cooper, Marie Jane
The new guide to knitting & crochet
[1847]
Eaton, Sarah Anne. Knitting instructions.
Eaton, Sarah Anne
Knitting instructions
[1846?]
Strutt, Joseph, 1749-1802. The regal and ecclesiastical antiquities of England :
Strutt, Joseph, 1749–1802
The regal and ecclesiastical antiquities of England
1793
Grose, Francis, 1731?-1791. Military antiquities respecting a history of the English army :
Grose, Francis, 1731?-1791
Military antiquities respecting a history of the English army
1801
Jupp, Joseph (Hatter), creator. [Billhead of Josh. Jupp, hatter to the Royal Family, 222 Regent Street, removed from Bond Street, London, recording purchases for Lord Edward Harrington].
Jupp, Joseph (Hatter)
[Billhead of Josh. Jupp, hatter to the Royal Family, 222 Regent Street, removed from Bond Street, London, recording purchases for Lord Edward Harrington]
1826
Wingfield, Lewis, 1842-1891. Notes on civil costume in England from the conquest to the regency.
Wingfield, Lewis, 1842–1891
Notes on civil costume in England from the conquest to the regency
1884
Slatter & Willes (London, England), creator. Billhead of Slatter & Willes, London, for purchases made by R.D. Fraser in 1912.
Slatter & Willes (London, England)
Billhead of Slatter & Willes, London, for purchases made by R.D. Fraser in 1912
1913
County Clothing. Leather cuff protector.
County Clothing
Leather cuff protector
between 1920 and [1940?]
Embroidery pattern book.
Embroidery pattern book
ca. [1860?]
Planché, J. R. (James Robinson), 1796-1880. History of British costume.
Planché, J. R. (James Robinson), 1796–1880
History of British costume
1834
P.B. & B. Ltd. Lace sample book.
P.B. & B. Ltd
Lace sample book
1920s?
Embroidery pattern book.
Embroidery pattern book
[1808?]
Ronaldson, Miss, author. The lady's book of useful and ornamental knitting and netting work :
Ronaldson, Miss
The lady's book of useful and ornamental knitting and netting work
MDCCCXLIX [1849]
Hetherington, Vera Margaret, 1892- Vera Hetherington needlework book.
Hetherington, Vera Margaret, 1892–
Vera Hetherington needlework book
circa 1910
Strutt, Joseph, 1749-1802. The regal and ecclesiastical antiquities of England :
Strutt, Joseph, 1749–1802
The regal and ecclesiastical antiquities of England
1773
Indenture placing William Roberts into the service of John Higgins, staymaker.
Indenture placing William Roberts into the service of John Higgins, staymaker
1752 February 4
Meyrick, Samuel Rush, 1783-1848. The costume of the original inhabitants of the British islands,
Meyrick, Samuel Rush, 1783–1848
The costume of the original inhabitants of the British islands,
1815
Pattern book for whitework embroidery.
Pattern book for whitework embroidery
circa 1815
Mee, Cornelia, 1815-1875, author. Our lace sampler :
Mee, Cornelia, 1815–1875
Our lace sampler
[approximately 1870]
Lady of distinction, active 19th century. The mirror of the graces, or, The English lady's costume :
Lady of distinction, active 19th century
The mirror of the graces, or, The English lady's costume
1815
H. C. B. Album and commonplace book.
H. C. B
Album and commonplace book
circa 1855
The "Easyfit" self-adjusting veil :
The "Easyfit" self-adjusting veil
[ca. 1920]
Amery & Pitter (London, England) Amery & Pitter :
Amery & Pitter (London, England)
Amery & Pitter
[approximately 1810?]
Lace sample book.
Lace sample book
between 1920 and 1940?
Boston, Virginia, editor. Shockwave /
Boston, Virginia
Shockwave
1978
Lace sample book.
Lace sample book
circa [1860?]
Churm, Eileen Elizabeth, 1911-2008. Clothing Department diary.
Churm, Eileen Elizabeth, 1911–2008
Clothing Department diary
1956-1967
A. & S. Henry & Co. A. & S. Henry & Co. letter to I. Edmondson & Co., requesting samples of woolen goods.
A. & S. Henry & Co
A. & S. Henry & Co. letter to I. Edmondson & Co., requesting samples of woolen goods
1846 February 6
Pattern book for whitework embroidery.
Pattern book for whitework embroidery
19th century
Gordon, Rosemary Ursula, 1923-2013. Rosemary Gordon fashion pattern book.
Gordon, Rosemary Ursula, 1923–2013
Rosemary Gordon fashion pattern book
1948
Byng, Cecilia Georgiana, approximately 1802-1881. Embroidery pattern book.
Byng, Cecilia Georgiana, approximately 1802–1881
Embroidery pattern book
1824
Lady. The home knitter :
Lady
The home knitter
[1876]
Planché, J. R. (James Robinson), 1796-1880. History of British costume :
Planché, J. R. (James Robinson), 1796–1880
History of British costume
1847
Leighton, Mary, Lady, -1864. Mary Leighton collection,
Leighton, Mary, Lady, active 1832–1864
Mary Leighton collection,
1824-1860
Hogg & Starkey, creator. [Billhead of Hogg & Starkey, linen, woolen, drapers, and dealers in British lace for cloth and ribbons purchased by George Pearson].
Hogg & Starkey
[Billhead of Hogg & Starkey, linen, woolen, drapers, and dealers in British lace for cloth and ribbons purchased by George Pearson]
[1823]
Pyne, artist. Portrait of "My good mother."
Pyne
Portrait of "My good mother."
1813
The art of dress, or, Guide to the toilette :
The art of dress, or, Guide to the toilette
MDCCCXXXIX [1839]