Invoice for items bought of Thomas Henderson, Linen Draper, 1797

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  • Reference
    • GB 237 Coll-1548
  • Dates of Creation
    • April 1797
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 1 item

Scope and Content

The invoice made out to Mrs. Gordon of Greenlaw lists various purchases made between 7 January and 5 April 1797. It lists items of fabric such as 'Anchor linen', 'Manchester counterpane', 'Russia crash', 'Russia sheeting', 'Polish hempen', and 'Russia huck'.

Administrative / Biographical History

Thomas Henderson, Linen Draper, Edinburgh, was located 'at the Russia Ware-House a little below the cross south side of the High Street'. The firm handled 'Sheetings and Table Napery' and 'Linens and Cambrics'.

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