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Receipt Collection (#4)

"The Receipt: A Journey Through Time and Transactions" Step back in time to witness the first aerial post in England

Background imageReceipt Collection: Receipt banner drum rifles exercise group Batos children

Receipt banner drum rifles exercise group Batos children
Receipt of banner, drum and rifles by the exercise group Batos children, 16 July 1786. Batos broods in 1786 the banner, the drum and the guns that confirm his status as a free corps

Background imageReceipt Collection: Receipt, Dated 1802, Signed By E. Pickwick, A Coach Proprietor From Whom Charles Dickens Took The

Receipt, Dated 1802, Signed By E. Pickwick, A Coach Proprietor From Whom Charles Dickens Took The Name For The Pickwick Papers. Charles John Huffam Dickens, 1812 A

Background imageReceipt Collection: Foundling Hospital London, Receipt Signed By William Hogarth, 1697-1764, English Artist

Foundling Hospital London, Receipt Signed By William Hogarth, 1697-1764, English Artist

Background imageReceipt Collection: Stationery, Fortnum & Mason Ltd, London

Stationery, Fortnum & Mason Ltd, London
Stationery, Fortnum & Mason Ltd, Piccadilly and Jermyn Street, London, with handwritten details. 1915

Background imageReceipt Collection: HAMILTON: RECEIPT, 1789. Order to the Bank of New York to loan $20, 000 to Treasurer

HAMILTON: RECEIPT, 1789. Order to the Bank of New York to loan $20, 000 to Treasurer Samuel Meredith, signed by Alexander Hamilton, 13 September 1789

Background imageReceipt Collection: Receipt for Swimming Lessons, 1935

Receipt for Swimming Lessons, 1935. A receipt for swimming lessons taken at Eton Swimming School dated back to the middle of 19th century

Background imageReceipt Collection: Coconut sales receipt, Barbados to London, 1881

Coconut sales receipt, Barbados to London, 1881
Coconut production sales receipt, Barbados to London, 1881. Account sales of 10, 000 coconuts transported from Barbados to London on board The Bruce, 24 June 1881

Background imageReceipt Collection: Receipt for a ex-Japanese sword, HMS Venerable, Singapore, 1946

Receipt for a ex-Japanese sword, HMS Venerable, Singapore, 1946. Confirmation that AB Stevens, a member of the crew of the British aircraft carrier HMS Venerable

Background imageReceipt Collection: The Tax Collectors, between 1490 and 1567. Artist: Marinus van Reymerswaele

The Tax Collectors, between 1490 and 1567. Artist: Marinus van Reymerswaele
The Tax Collectors, between 1490 and 1567. Reymerswaele, Marinus Claesz, van (ca. 1490-after 1567). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Background imageReceipt Collection: Stationery, Hadfields Ironmongers, Congleton, Cheshire

Stationery, Hadfields Ironmongers, Congleton, Cheshire
O-Cedar Mop and Polish advertisement on Hadfields Ironmongers printed stationery, used here as a receipt with handwritten details. circa 1920

Background imageReceipt Collection: Bailey Bros, Dewsbury

Bailey Bros, Dewsbury
Bailey Bros, Mill Road, Dewsbury, Motor Haulage and Removal Contractors -- handwritten invoice and receipt for services. 1916

Background imageReceipt Collection: Savoy Taylors Guild, London

Savoy Taylors Guild, London -- invoice and receipt for cleaning a two-piece suit. 1927

Background imageReceipt Collection: Stationery, T Cowley, Eastbourne, Sussex

Stationery, T Cowley, Eastbourne, Sussex
Stationery, T Cowley, 132 Terminus Road, Eastbourne, Sussex, also London and Brighton, with handwritten details. 1916

Background imageReceipt Collection: Stationery, Treseder & Co, Truro, Cornwall

Stationery, Treseder & Co, Truro, Cornwall
Stationery, Treseder & Co, Landscape Gardeners, Nurserymen & Seedsmen, The Nurseries, Truro, Cornwall, with handwritten details. 1919

Background imageReceipt Collection: Salvation Army receipt

Salvation Army receipt for one pound. 1918

Background imageReceipt Collection: L Enfant Prodique by M Carre

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

Background imageReceipt Collection: Stationery, H M Smeath, Truro, Cornwall

Stationery, H M Smeath, Truro, Cornwall
Stationery, H M Smeath, Wine Merchant, Victoria Square, Truro, Cornwall, with an advertisement for Rogers Ales and Stouts, Bristol, and handwritten details below. 1916

Background imageReceipt Collection: Stationery, W Middleton & Son, Truro, Cornwall

Stationery, W Middleton & Son, Truro, Cornwall
Stationery, W Middleton & Son, Ironmongers, 3 St Nicholas Street, Truro, Cornwall, with an advertisement for Stephensons Furniture Cream, and handwritten details below. 1916

Background imageReceipt Collection: Stationery, Peter Yapp, Knightsbridge, London

Stationery, Peter Yapp, Knightsbridge, London
Stationery, Peter Yapp, Boot & Shoe Manufacturer, Sloane Street, Knightsbridge, London, with handwritten details. 1917

Background imageReceipt Collection: Stationery, Mrs Addley Bourne, Belgravia, London

Stationery, Mrs Addley Bourne, Belgravia, London
Stationery, Mrs Addley Bourne, 174 Sloane Street, Belgravia, London, Court Dressmaker, with handwritten details. 1916

Background imageReceipt Collection: Stationery, Bunt & Sons, Penzance, Cornwall

Stationery, Bunt & Sons, Penzance, Cornwall
Stationery, Bunt & Sons, Alverton Street, Penzance, Cornwall, also St Mary s, Scilly Isles, with an advertisement for Miers Box Calf Finest Leather Boots. circa 1900

Background imageReceipt Collection: Stationery, Harvey Nichols & Co Ltd, London

Stationery, Harvey Nichols & Co Ltd, London
Stationery, Harvey Nichols & Co Ltd, Knightsbridge and Sloane Street, London, with handwritten details. 1918

Background imageReceipt Collection: Stationery, David Marchant, Dispensing Chemist, Eastbourne

Stationery, David Marchant, Dispensing Chemist, Eastbourne
Stationery, David Marchant, Dispensing Chemist, 1 Rockingham Place, Old Town, Eastbourne, Sussex, with handwritten details. 1915

Background imageReceipt Collection: Stationery, George Simpson & Sons, Gillamoor, Yorkshire

Stationery, George Simpson & Sons, Gillamoor, Yorkshire
Stationery, George Simpson & Sons, Gillamoor, Ham and Bacon Curers, Kirbymoorside, Yorkshire, with handwritten details. 1916

Background imageReceipt Collection: Stationery, Crowle & Moss, Truro, Cornwall

Stationery, Crowle & Moss, Truro, Cornwall
Stationery, Crowle & Moss, Pork Butchers, Bacon Curers, and Lard Refiners, 8 Pydar Street, Truro, Cornwall, with handwritten details. 1916

Background imageReceipt Collection: Stationery, C E Julian & Sons, Truro, Cornwall

Stationery, C E Julian & Sons, Truro, Cornwall
Stationery, C E Julian & Sons, Family Purveyors and Poultry Dealers, 4 Pydar Street, Truro, Cornwall, with handwritten details. 1919

Background imageReceipt Collection: Stationery, Chapman & Sons, Eastbourne and Lewes

Stationery, Chapman & Sons, Eastbourne and Lewes
Stationery, Chapman & Sons, Riding Jobmasters & Motor Coach Proprietors, Eastbourne and Lewes, with typewritten details. 1918

Background imageReceipt Collection: Stationery, County Coach Factory and Motor Works

Stationery, County Coach Factory and Motor Works
Stationery, The County Coach Factory and Motor Works, with handwritten details. 1917

Background imageReceipt Collection: Stationery, Walter Gooding, tailor

Stationery, Walter Gooding, tailor, with handwritten details for riding clothes. 1916

Background imageReceipt Collection: Receipt, Asylum for Idiots, Earlswood, Redhill, Surrey

Receipt, Asylum for Idiots, Earlswood, Redhill, Surrey
Receipt from the Asylum for Idiots, Earlswood, Redhill, Surrey, dated 6 June 1889, confirming one years subscription of one guinea from Mrs R Blake Byass, signed by James Downing, Secretary

Background imageReceipt Collection: Edinburgh engravers receipt, 1849

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

Background imageReceipt Collection: Army Orders from General Sir Hs Rawlinson

Army Orders from General Sir Hs Rawlinson
1. A copy of Army Orders from General Sir H. S. Rawlinson, Commanding Officer, 4th Army listing Immediate Rewards, dated 1st March 1919 to 40 recipients of the Military Medal. 2

Background imageReceipt Collection: Firewood Receipt, Settle Union, Yorkshire

Firewood Receipt, Settle Union, Yorkshire
A receipt issued by the Settle Union for a payment for firewood. Chopping wood for firewood was a common task given to workhouse inmates. Date: 1912

Background imageReceipt Collection: Receipt for Workhouse Childrens Outing Subscription Receipt

Receipt for Workhouse Childrens Outing Subscription Receipt
Receipt made out to W.W. Brocklehurst for a subscription to the Childrens Outing fund at Macclesfield Workhouse. Outings for children had to be financed by private donations. Date: 1913

Background imageReceipt Collection: WW2 poster, G R Notes are the Key Notes

WW2 poster, G R Notes are the Key Notes
WW2 poster, G R [Goods Received?] Notes are the Key Notes of harmonious store keeping. Wrong information and careless handling causes discord. Design by Victor Hicks. Date: 1940s

Background imageReceipt Collection: The hoax Captain of K�ick

The hoax Captain of K�ick
The sham Captain of K� ick and his triumph of genius. 1. the sham captain signing the receipt for the municipal money; 2

Background imageReceipt Collection: Silhouette, girl photographing dog

Silhouette, girl photographing dog
Silhouette of a girl photographing her dog with a box camera. Date: (insert)

Background imageReceipt Collection: Advert, Arthur Pelling of Chiswick, photography

Advert, Arthur Pelling of Chiswick, photography
Advertisement and receipt for Arthur Pelling Ltd of Turnham Green Terrace, Chiswick, West London, photography supplier and chemist

Background imageReceipt Collection: Cartoon, Russias Thorn in the Flesh

Cartoon, Russias Thorn in the Flesh, showing a scene in a typical Warsaw cafe on receipt of war news. Date: August 1914

Background imageReceipt Collection: Reciept of payment received by Sir Jonathan Miles asylum at Hoxton House, 1832

Reciept of payment received by Sir Jonathan Miles asylum at Hoxton House, 1832
XJF465167 Reciept of payment received by Sir Jonathan Miles asylum at Hoxton House, 1832 (ink on printed paper) by English School

Background imageReceipt Collection: A Subscription Ticket for A Harlots Progress, 1731 (etching)

A Subscription Ticket for A Harlots Progress, 1731 (etching)
XJF397616 A Subscription Ticket for A Harlots Progress, 1731 (etching) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); Private Collection; (add.info.: sub-headed Boys peeping at nature, three boys, one painting)

Background imageReceipt Collection: Receipt from the Guild of Saint Luke in Amsterdam to the glazier James Cip, 1729

Receipt from the Guild of Saint Luke in Amsterdam to the glazier James Cip, 1729
XOS3058089 Receipt from the Guild of Saint Luke in Amsterdam to the glazier James Cip, 1729 by Dutch School, (18th century); Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Background imageReceipt Collection: Receipt of the post at sea, Jacob Quack, Jan Houwens I, 1665

Receipt of the post at sea, Jacob Quack, Jan Houwens I, 1665

Background imageReceipt Collection: Delivery of mail by a postman on horseback, Jacob Quack, Jan Houwens (I), 1665

Delivery of mail by a postman on horseback, Jacob Quack, Jan Houwens (I), 1665

Background imageReceipt Collection: Receipt of Cornelis de Bruyn as a new member of the Bentvueghels, 1674, Caspar Luyken

Receipt of Cornelis de Bruyn as a new member of the Bentvueghels, 1674, Caspar Luyken, 1698

Background imageReceipt Collection: The Squadron at Rangoon Firing a Salute of Thirty-One Guns on the Receipt of The

The Squadron at Rangoon Firing a Salute of Thirty-One Guns on the Receipt of The
The Squadron at Rangoon Firing a Salute of Thirty-One Guns on the Receipt of the News of King Theebaws Submission, 1886

Background imageReceipt Collection: HAMILTON: RECEIPT, 1794. A receipt of the United States Treasury Department for

HAMILTON: RECEIPT, 1794. A receipt of the United States Treasury Department for twelve hundred dollars received from a collector of revenue in Nantucket, signed by Alexander Hamilton

Background imageReceipt Collection: MANHATTAN PURCHASE, 1626. Letter from Pieter Schaghen, board member of the Dutch

MANHATTAN PURCHASE, 1626. Letter from Pieter Schaghen, board member of the Dutch West India Company, to the States General in 1626




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"The Receipt: A Journey Through Time and Transactions" Step back in time to witness the first aerial post in England, a groundbreaking moment that forever changed communication. Marvel at Hans Holbein the Younger's masterpiece, "The Merchant Georg Gisze, " as it captures the essence of commerce and trade in 1532. Discover the charm of Pawlyn & Sons stationery store, nestled in Victoria Square, Truro, Cornwall. Immerse yourself in a world where handwritten letters were treasured works of art. Uncover a piece of history with Spratts Patent Animal Biscuits' stationery from London. Imagine the excitement surrounding this iconic brand during its heyday. Transport yourself to Simpson's-in-the-Strand with a bill for lunch dated 1951. Experience an era when dining out was an elegant affair filled with delectable delicacies and impeccable service. Delve into the tragic tale of Titanic through a selection of poignant items that offer glimpses into both luxury and loss on that fateful voyage. Witness Gustav Hamel signing a receipt for mail at Hendon, capturing a moment when aviation connected people across vast distances like never before. Hold in your hands an authentic RMS Titanic receipt and stub – tangible evidence of lives intertwined with destiny aboard one of history's most infamous ships. Explore Samuel Cody's assorted memorabilia – artifacts from an extraordinary life filled with daring feats and pioneering achievements in aviation history. Imagine being present at Topkapi Palace during an audience between European ambassadors and Ottoman rulers in 1788. Feel the weighty significance carried by each diplomatic exchange recorded on receipts passed between nations. Experience White Star Line's printed bill of freight receipt – evidence of bustling maritime trade connecting continents long before modern globalization took hold. Contemplate Charles Lightoller's resignation letter as an officer aboard RMS Titanic – symbolizing personal sacrifice amidst tragedy while shedding light on untold stories behind this monumental event.