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.
Hardings Linen DrapersIncludes papers relating to the redevelopment of the 20-27 High Ousegate site,
Hardings Linen DrapersIncludes 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.
Hardings Linen DrapersIncludes account books,
Hardings Linen DrapersAccount book of G W Harding, in account with the Midland Bank Ltd.
The displays are primarily of white goods, including towels.
Hardings Linen DrapersTwo 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.
Hardings Linen DrapersIncludes 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.
Hardings Linen DrapersThe 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.
Hardings Linen DrapersThe sign is on a blue background and states 'A few odd bath towels: Large size very cheap.' Six copies.
Hardings Linen DrapersThe sign is on a blue background and states 'Remnants of linen sheetings very cheap.' Six copies.
Hardings Linen DrapersPosters advertising sales and events at Hardings drapers. Please note, these posters are very fragile and are torn on the fold areas.
Hardings Linen DrapersThe sign is on a red background and states 'A few pairs of odd blankets very useful and cheap.' Six copies.
Hardings Linen DrapersRed and gold A4 embossed booklet containing lace samples on blue pages.
Hardings Linen DrapersVolume 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.
Hardings Linen DrapersThe letter makes reference to work carried out on behalf of G W Harding between 1904 and 1907.
Hardings Linen DrapersFramed certificate showing that G W Harding had taken the oath of the Merchant Taylors Company.
Hardings Linen DrapersThe cardboard sheet of signatures was for a meeting at the Royal Station Hotel, York, when George William Harding was Master of the Company.
Hardings Linen DrapersPublished booklet of extracts from the minute books of the Merchant Taylors, York.
Hardings Linen DrapersSample of lace apparently created by an 80 year old lady, given to Miss Strickland by M J O Seymour.
Hardings Linen DrapersIncludes 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.
Hardings Linen DrapersRoll of building plans showing alterations carried out on the premises between 1966 and 1967.
Hardings Linen DrapersThe plans show alterations to the Coppergate premises.
Hardings Linen DrapersThe image shows the shop following development.
Hardings Linen DrapersThe displays are primarily of white goods, including towels.
Hardings Linen DrapersItems 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.
Hardings Linen DrapersOrange 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.
Hardings Linen DrapersThe sign states the price as 25s 6d per pair.
Hardings Linen DrapersThe sign is on a blue background and states 'Useful pillow and bolster cases made from our sheeting remnants.' Six copies.
Hardings Linen DrapersThe sign is on a blue background and states 'A few pairs of odd blankets: very useful and cheap.' Six copies.
Hardings Linen DrapersThe sign is on a red background and states 'Remnants of linen sheetings very cheap.' Six copies.
Hardings Linen DrapersTwo double-sided printed advertisements for linen products, possibly published by G W Harding.
Hardings Linen DrapersRolled advertising poster, which appears to be a sample of advertising on the side of a bus (called British Transport Advertising).
Hardings Linen DrapersBundle 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.
Hardings Linen DrapersAt 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.
Hardings Linen DrapersTitle 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.
Hardings Linen DrapersSmall cardboard note.
Hardings Linen DrapersCatalogues and posters showing the range of advertising signs which could be purchased for shop units.
Hardings Linen DrapersFramed certificate showing that G W Harding had taken the oath of the Merchant Taylors Company.
Hardings Linen DrapersSeating plans for a dinner of the Merchant Taylors Company at the Royal Station Hotel, York, when George William Harding was Master.
Hardings Linen DrapersIt is believed that this is the building of the Hardings premises.
Hardings Linen DrapersIncludes 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.
Hardings Linen DrapersMarked 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.
Hardings Linen DrapersThe photograph shows the original 17th century buildings prior to demolition.
Hardings Linen DrapersThe displays are primarily of white goods, including hankerchiefs.
Hardings Linen DrapersThe building is marked as 'Hardings Blind warehouse.' Originally identified as 'first state.'
Hardings Linen DrapersOriginally 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.
Hardings Linen DrapersThe brochure was produced by Hardings Linen Drapers.
Folded large-scale poster advertising various types of blinds available from Hardings.
Hardings Linen DrapersSmall black cardboard label with the price 1s 0.5d.
Hardings Linen DrapersThe sign states the price of 10.5 the set. Two copies.
Hardings Linen DrapersThe sign states the price of 12s 9d per pair.
Hardings Linen DrapersThe sign is on a red background and states 'Useful lot of cotton sheeting remnants, very cheap.' Six copies.
Hardings Linen DrapersHalf-moon shaped sign in red stating 'Harding's Great half yearly linen sale.' Five copies.
Hardings Linen DrapersRolled large format colour advertising posters for Early's blankets, who celebrated their tricentenary in 1969.
Hardings Linen DrapersBundle of fabric samples held by G W Harding for perusal by customers. All the samples still have their original descriptive labels attached.
Hardings Linen DrapersBundle 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.
Hardings Linen DrapersBooklet of samples of the fabric produced.
Hardings Linen DrapersBooks relating to the world of fabrics, retained by Hardings Linen Drapers as reference works.
Hardings Linen DrapersIncludes three copies of the Memorandum and Articles of Association for G W Harding (York) Limited, and one framed certificate of incorporation.
Hardings Linen DrapersThe correspondence relates to the decision to stop trading.
Hardings Linen Drapers