At present this collection only comprises one large-format invoice book containing folded invoices to clients, and one customer order book. Arranged chronologically.
Large-format invoice book containing folded invoices to Hardings for goods purchased. Arranged chronologically.
Sin títuloIncludes papers relating to the redevelopment of the 20-27 High Ousegate site,
Sin títuloIncludes newspaper cutting relating to the alterations, and three photographs of the new displays.
Photocopied pages from a ledger relating to the installation of electricity in High Ousegate.
Also includes photocopy of the plan and particulars.
Roll of tracing paper plans, possibly showing details for cornicing and other interior fittings. Please note these plans are in very poor condition and very fragile. As a result, they have not been opened for cataloguing purposes. Includes one plan which may have been a rejected scheme for the building.
Sin títuloIncludes account books,
Sin títuloAccount book of G W Harding, in account with the Midland Bank Ltd.
The displays are primarily of white goods, including towels.
Sin títuloTwo copies of the same window display. One photograph is mounted, the other unmounted.
Twelve images of the development of the High Ousegate and Coppergate sites, resulting in the 'Right of Light' legal dispute.
Examples of branded self-adhesive parcel delivery slips.
Small silver square label.
Printed green and white receipt thanking customers for their remittance.
Roll of printers samples for parcel delivery slips. On large format paper.
Sin títuloIncludes catalogues for Hardings, as well as external companies possibly supplying Hardings.
Coloured illustrated list of items, fabrics, patterns and prices. In a green volume.
Text advertisement for lace curtains and blinds.
Sin títuloThe cardboard signs advertise particular products and prices, as well as temporary closures of the business. These signs were created by Helen Harding. Each sign is unique, and some are single-sided, whilst others are double-sided.
Sin títuloThe sign is on a blue background and states 'A few odd bath towels: Large size very cheap.' Six copies.
Sin títuloThe sign is on a blue background and states 'Remnants of linen sheetings very cheap.' Six copies.
Sin títuloPosters advertising sales and events at Hardings drapers. Please note, these posters are very fragile and are torn on the fold areas.
Sin títuloThe sign is on a red background and states 'A few pairs of odd blankets very useful and cheap.' Six copies.
Sin títuloRed and gold A4 embossed booklet containing lace samples on blue pages.
Sin títuloVolume III. By 'leading specialists in every department.
Owned by G W Harding.
Catalogue of the contents of the shop at 26 High Ousegate, which was held on 28th January 1974. Includes a full list of the contents to be sold.
Sin títuloThe letter makes reference to work carried out on behalf of G W Harding between 1904 and 1907.
Sin títuloFramed certificate showing that G W Harding had taken the oath of the Merchant Taylors Company.
Sin títuloThe cardboard sheet of signatures was for a meeting at the Royal Station Hotel, York, when George William Harding was Master of the Company.
Sin títuloPublished booklet of extracts from the minute books of the Merchant Taylors, York.
Sin títuloSample of lace apparently created by an 80 year old lady, given to Miss Strickland by M J O Seymour.
Sin títuloIncludes two tickets to the Military Sunday service at York Minster, May 1923; one winter programme for the Thirsk and Malton Conservative Association, 1938-1939; and one letter relating to a codicil to the will of Mrs E W M Harding, 1933.
Red book marked '19.'
Two handwritten alphabetical lists of suppliers.
Marked No.1.
Includes plans, bill of quantities, newspaper cuttings, financial papers and papers relating to the staircase.
Folded sectional drawing showing the proposed alterations.
Roll of building plans, possibly relating to the main rebuild in 1902. Please note these plans are in very poor condition and very fragile. As a result, they have not been opened for cataloguing purposes.
Sin títuloRoll of building plans showing alterations carried out on the premises between 1966 and 1967.
Sin títuloThe plans show alterations to the Coppergate premises.
Sin títuloThe image shows the shop following development.
Sin títuloThe displays are primarily of white goods, including towels.
Sin títuloItems of stationary used by G W Hardings during the course of their business. Includes parcel delivery slips, Lion Brand newswrappers, printed postcards, blank order book, trademark label for Irish Linen, receipt and branded carrier bags. Also includes one page of letterhead paper and one evaluaton pro forma.
Sin títuloOrange plastic carrier bags carrying the Hardings logo and branding.
Template for a letter giving a price evaluation.
Printed ordering sheet for goods in the sale. Includes envelope.
Sin títuloThe sign states the price as 25s 6d per pair.
Sin títuloThe sign is on a blue background and states 'Useful pillow and bolster cases made from our sheeting remnants.' Six copies.
Sin títuloThe sign is on a blue background and states 'A few pairs of odd blankets: very useful and cheap.' Six copies.
Sin títuloThe sign is on a red background and states 'Remnants of linen sheetings very cheap.' Six copies.
Sin títuloTwo double-sided printed advertisements for linen products, possibly published by G W Harding.
Sin títuloRolled advertising poster, which appears to be a sample of advertising on the side of a bus (called British Transport Advertising).
Sin títuloBundle of fabric samples held by G W Harding for perusal by customers. All the samples still have their original descriptive labels attached. Originally held in a cardboard box. Includes a linen sale ordering sheet.
Sin títuloAt present this collection only comprises one bundle of title deeds and associated documents relating to the Hardings premises at 26 and 27 High Ousegate, and 18 Coppergate.
Sin títuloTitle deeds and associated documents relating to the Hardings premises at 26 and 27 High Ousegate, and 18 Coppergate. Also contains a small number of plans.
Letters and a list of incorrect addresses used by customers to contact Hardings Linen Drapers.
Sin títuloSmall cardboard note.
Sin títuloCatalogues and posters showing the range of advertising signs which could be purchased for shop units.
Sin títuloFramed certificate showing that G W Harding had taken the oath of the Merchant Taylors Company.
Sin títuloSeating plans for a dinner of the Merchant Taylors Company at the Royal Station Hotel, York, when George William Harding was Master.
Sin títuloIt is believed that this is the building of the Hardings premises.
Sin títuloIncludes receipts for purchases and personal investments, payments for utilities bills, rent and newspapers, as well as details of charitable donations. The receipts are not arranged in chronological order, but have been catalogued as found. Many of the receipts contain decorative bill-heads.
Red book marked '20.'
Wooden box containing envelopes and individual alphabet letters, for creating labels.
Medium-sized customer order book, with names addresses and details of items purchased.
Sin títuloMarked No.14. The volume details accounts Hardings had with external suppliers.
Folded architectural drawings showing elevations, sections and plans of proposed alterations to Hardings' premises. These plans are believed to have been rejected and not carried out.
The plan relates to the purchase of the Coppergate premises of Hardings.
Includes photographs of various Hardings premises, as well as details from some window displays. Also contains glass plates relating to the 'Right of Light' legal dispute around the redevelopment of the High Ousegate and Coppergate site. Please see item level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.
Sin títuloThe photograph shows the original 17th century buildings prior to demolition.
Sin títuloThe displays are primarily of white goods, including hankerchiefs.
Sin títuloThe building is marked as 'Hardings Blind warehouse.' Originally identified as 'first state.'
Sin títuloOriginally identified as 'second state.'
Small brown envelopes.
Order book from G W Harding, to be used when ordering from other suppliers.
Bundle of headed notepaper with elaborate billhead.
Bundle of headed notepaper.
One sheet of headed letter paper for G W Harding, Linen Merchant.
Published half-yearly sales catalogues showing linen prices, as well as catalogues for external companies, one brochure for lace and one illustrated list of samples.
Sin títuloThe brochure was produced by Hardings Linen Drapers.
Folded large-scale poster advertising various types of blinds available from Hardings.
Sin títuloSmall black cardboard label with the price 1s 0.5d.
Sin títuloThe sign states the price of 10.5 the set. Two copies.
Sin títuloThe sign states the price of 12s 9d per pair.
Sin títuloThe sign is on a red background and states 'Useful lot of cotton sheeting remnants, very cheap.' Six copies.
Sin títuloHalf-moon shaped sign in red stating 'Harding's Great half yearly linen sale.' Five copies.
Sin títuloRolled large format colour advertising posters for Early's blankets, who celebrated their tricentenary in 1969.
Sin títuloBundle of fabric samples held by G W Harding for perusal by customers. All the samples still have their original descriptive labels attached.
Sin títuloBundle of fabric samples held by G W Harding for perusal by customers. All the samples still have their original descriptive labels attached. Originally held in a cardboard box.
Sin títuloBooklet of samples of the fabric produced.
Sin títuloBooks relating to the world of fabrics, retained by Hardings Linen Drapers as reference works.
Sin títuloIncludes three copies of the Memorandum and Articles of Association for G W Harding (York) Limited, and one framed certificate of incorporation.
Sin títuloThe correspondence relates to the decision to stop trading.
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