Receipts Collection

Thomas Newton, Butcher

Samuel Spencer Bill 1880
Samuel Spencer, draper, of Chester

Selection of Titanic items
A selection of items from the ill-fated SS Titanic: 1. Receipts 2. Turkish Bath ticket 3. Certificate of Discharge 4. Carpet sample

Blondin Audience Ledger
A fascinating unused page from a ledger to record the ticket sales and money accrued from a performance of the legendary tightrop walker Charles Blondin The Hero of Niagara

RMS Titanic - items from Erik Jaer Archive
RMS Titanic - items from the Erik Jaer Archive. Mr Jaer was a Norwegian man working in the United States in 1912. The archive comprises letters and photographs of Mr Jaer, and newspaper cuttings

A physician, his patient, a coffin and two skeletons
Frontispiece of Robert Poole's A physical vade mecum (1741). Depicting a physician, his patient acoffin and two skeletons

Poll tax receipt for Lee Carr from Hardin County, Texas, 1955. Creator: Unknown
During the era of segregation in the United States, voting rights were denied to African Americans in the form of discriminatory taxation

Receipt signed by Fats Waller, March 1, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Thomas Wright Fats Waller (1904-1943) was an African-American jazz pianist, organist, composer, violinist, singer, and comedic entertainer

Receipt for payment for a recording session signed by Ray Charles, November 24, 1950
Receipt for payment signed by African-American singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer Ray Charles (1930-2004), early in his career when he was only 20 years old

Receipt for Maple & Company Ltd (engraving)
604799 Receipt for Maple & Company Ltd (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Receipt for Maple & Company Ltd)

Butchers receipts, J Jeffery, Silverstone, Northants
Butchers receipts, J Jeffery of Silverstone, Northamptonshire, dated 1910, 1929 and 1939. 1910-1939

Receipt for Lever Brothers Limited (engraving)
604802 Receipt for Lever Brothers Limited (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Receipt for Lever Brothers Limited, Sunshine Wharf, Upper Thames Street)

Bought of Schweppe & Co (engraving)
604798 Bought of Schweppe & Co (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bought of Schweppe & Co, 51 Berners Street, Oxford Street)

Receipt for Dr Spratts Patent Limited (engraving)
604796 Receipt for Dr Spratts Patent Limited (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Receipt for Dr Spratts Patent Limited)

Warrant, signed by Oliver Cromwell, to pay various officers of the parliament; and their receipts, among the receipts
3652448 Warrant, signed by Oliver Cromwell, to pay various officers of the parliament; and their receipts, among the receipts, appears the signature of John Milton (colour litho) by English School

Receipt issued by Josiah Wedgwood (engraving)
733544 Receipt issued by Josiah Wedgwood (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Receipt issued by Josiah Wedgwood, potter to Her Majesty)

The contents of Mr Dunbar, Junrs (age 20), pockets (colour litho)
2795532 The contents of Mr Dunbar, Junrs (age 20), pockets (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The contents of Mr Dunbar, Junrs (age 20), pockets

Receipt for Art (engraving)
604570 Receipt for Art (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Receiv d, 5 shillings being the first payment for two large prints)

Receipt for Thomas Green & Son Limited (engraving)
604801 Receipt for Thomas Green & Son Limited (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Receipt for Thomas Green & Son Limited, engineers, machinists)

Bought for John Oakey & Sons (engraving)
604800 Bought for John Oakey & Sons (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bought for John Oakey & Sons, Wellington Emery Glass & Black Lead Mills)

REGISTER PRINTS RECEIPT
A receipt-printing cash register Date: 1917

A LADY AND HER BILLS
A dejected lady seeks comfort in coffee as she contemplates bills for dresses, shawls, carpets, lingerie, flowers and ribbons Date: circa 1815

William McAdam Bill 1861
William McAdam, potter and bottle maker, of Glasgow

L Enfant Prodique by M Carre
Promotional postcard by M. Carre; music Alfred Wormser (Theatre des Funambules, Pasis, 14/6/1890). First produced in England Lyric Theatre, , 25/4/1900. Cartoon by G E Studdy. Date: circa 1900

Edinburgh engravers receipt, 1849
A receipt for monies received from Mr James Brown paid to an engravers, lithographers and printers firm, James Turner & Co, in Edinburgh, Lothian Road for a variety of work. Date: 1849

Frontispiece of The Compleat Housewife (engraving)
XJF360232 Frontispiece of The Compleat Housewife (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: first published in London in 1727)

Works at Caernarvon and Beaumaris
Account of works at Caernarvon and Beaumaris castle, 10-13 Edw II Date: 14th century

Illiterate Workers Bill
An exact copy of a bill for 10s. 10d. sent by a bricklayer who could not write, to a gentlman for whom he had worked. The symbol for settled is very dramatic! Date: late 19th century

Williams of Oswestry
W. Williams, draper, grocer and undertaker, of Oswestry

Ironmonger Receipt 1881
James Williams, ironmonger, of Shoreditch

Bill from Saddler / 1861
A receipt from John Speir, saddler and harness maker with a horse motif

Mourning Dress Warehouse
A receipt for items of mourning dress

Thomas Smart 1862
Thomas Smart, grain merchant, of Glasgow

Dressmakers Bill
What has brought furrows to this young ladys forehead ? Her dressmakers bill, known as la douloureuse (the painful one)

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"Unveiling the Hidden Stories: A Glimpse into History through Receipts" Step back in time as we explore a fascinating collection that offer intriguing glimpses into various eras and lives. From Thomas Newton, the Butcher, to Samuel Spencer's Bill in 1880, these humble pieces of paper hold tales waiting to be discovered. Delving deeper, we encounter an astonishing selection of Titanic items from the Erik Jaer Archive. These receipts transport us to the ill-fated voyage and remind us of the human stories behind this tragic event. Turning our attention to entertainment history, we stumble upon Blondin Audience Ledger – a captivating record capturing moments shared between performers and their admirers. Each entry whispers secrets about forgotten shows and long-gone applause. The journey continues with chilling curiosity as we encounter a receipt involving a physician, his patient, a coffin, and two skeletons. What dark tale lies hidden within this haunting transaction? Shifting gears towards personal records, we find Lee Carr's Poll Tax Receipt from Hardin County in Texas dated 1955. This seemingly mundane document sheds light on historical taxation practices while reflecting social dynamics prevalent during that era. Intriguingly enough, even renowned musicians have left their mark on receipts. Fats Waller's signature graces one such piece from March 1st, 1937 – an artifact connecting us directly to jazz history. Similarly significant is Ray Charles' receipt for payment signed on November 24th, 1950 - offering insight into his early recording career. Butchers' receipts by J Jeffery in Silverstone take us back to simpler times when local tradesmen were at the heart of communities. These documents provide glimpses into daily life and culinary traditions cherished by generations past. Lastly but no less captivating are engravings-related receipts like Maple & Company Ltd or Lever Brothers Limited – artifacts showcasing craftsmanship and commerce intertwining throughout history.