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F Keen (Burton-on-Trent) Shoe Manufacturers stationery
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F Keen (Burton-on-Trent) Shoe Manufacturers stationery
F Keen (Burton-on-Trent) Shoe Manufacturers stationery, Bank Square Factory, Burton-on-Trend, Staffordshire, with adverts for Tip Toes Footwear and High Road Shoes. Used as an invoice for a pair of special tan gaiters, size 5, sent to a Mr Charlesworth in Congleton, Cheshire. Total cost was nine shillings and sixpence, including seven pence for carriage.
1920s
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Adverts Billhead Burton Business Charlesworth Cheshire Commerce Commercial Congleton Cost Currency Footwear Gaiters Invoice Keen Letterhead Manufacturers Midlands Pair Price Shillings Shoes Size Special Staffordshire Stationery Telephone Toes Trent Typed Typewritten
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In this snapshot from the 1920s, we find ourselves transported back in time to the bustling world of F. Keen (Burton-on-Trent) Shoe Manufacturers. Nestled within the heart of Bank Square Factory in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, this esteemed business proudly showcases its brand identity through its elegant stationery. The stationery, adorned with the company's name and logo, serves as a testament to the thriving commerce and industry of the Midlands during the 1920s. Two enticing advertisements for Tip Toes Footwear and High Road Shoes grace the bottom of the page, highlighting the diverse range of products this esteemed manufacturer offered. This particular piece of stationery was used for an invoice, meticulously typed and dated, for a special pair of tan gaiters, size 5, dispatched to Mr. Charlesworth in Congleton, Cheshire. The total cost for this transaction amounted to nine shillings and sixpence, with an additional seven pence allotted for carriage. The currency of the time, shillings and pence, adds an authentic touch to this historical artifact, further emphasizing the rich commercial heritage of the era. As we delve deeper into the intricacies of this image, we are reminded of the intricate web of trade and industry that connected communities across the United Kingdom during the 1920s. This evocative image offers a glimpse into the past, allowing us to appreciate the beauty and sophistication of a bygone era. The meticulous attention to detail, both in the design of the stationery and the execution of the business transaction, serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of commerce and industry in shaping our collective history.
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