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Archival description
HDG · Fonds · 1674-2019

Includes invoice book, ledgers, property papers and plans, financial papers, photographs and glass plate negatives, examples of stationary, half-yearly catalogues, advertising signs and materials, fabric samples, printed books, papers relating to the incorporation of the company and its winding up, sales catalogues, legal papers, newspaper cuttings, third-party advertisements, Midland Bank coin bags, papers relating to the involvement of the Harding family with the Merchant Taylors Company, Econasign stencilling set and framed photograph of the premises under construction. Please see series level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this collection.

Hardings Linen Drapers
Books
HDG/10 · Series · 1886-20th century
Part of Hardings drapers, High Ousegate, York

Books relating to the world of fabrics, retained by Hardings Linen Drapers as reference works.

Hardings Linen Drapers
Sale catalogue
HDG/12/2 · Item · 1974
Part of Hardings drapers, High Ousegate, York

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 Drapers
Legal papers
HDG/13 · Series · 1674-1902
Part of Hardings drapers, High Ousegate, York

At 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 Drapers
Seating plans
HDG/22/5 · File · c.1916
Part of Hardings drapers, High Ousegate, York

Seating plans for a dinner of the Merchant Taylors Company at the Royal Station Hotel, York, when George William Harding was Master.

Hardings Linen Drapers
HDG/28 · Series · 1923-1952
Part of Hardings drapers, High Ousegate, York

Includes receipts for purchases and personal investments, Midland Bank statements, a household cash book, property papers relating to the building of the family home in North Road, Clifton, tickets to the Military Sunday service, winter programme for the Thirsk and Malton Conservative Association and letter regarding a codicil to Mrs Harding's will. Please see file level descriptions for more detailed information about the contents of this series.

Hardings Linen Drapers
Roll of building plans
HDG/3/10 · File · c.1902
Part of Hardings drapers, High Ousegate, York

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 Drapers
Roll of building plans
HDG/3/9 · File · c.1902
Part of Hardings drapers, High Ousegate, York

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 Drapers
Photographs and glass plates
HDG/5 · Series · c.1901-1960
Part of Hardings drapers, High Ousegate, York

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 Drapers
Stationary
HDG/6 · Series · c.1900-1970s
Part of Hardings drapers, High Ousegate, York

Items 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 Drapers
Catalogues
HDG/7 · Series · 1880s-1940
Part of Hardings drapers, High Ousegate, York

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 Drapers
Cardboard handwritten signs
HDG/8/10 · File · 1973-1974
Part of Hardings drapers, High Ousegate, York

The 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 Drapers
Cardboard sign
HDG/8/12 · Item · 20th century
Part of Hardings drapers, High Ousegate, York

The sign is on a red background and states 'Useful pillow and bolster cases made from our sheeting remnants.' Six copies.

Hardings Linen Drapers
Cardboard sign
HDG/8/14 · Item · 20th century
Part of Hardings drapers, High Ousegate, York

The sign is on a blue background and states 'Useful pillow and bolster cases made from our sheeting remnants.' Six copies.

Hardings Linen Drapers
Fabric samples
HDG/9/1 · File · 20th century
Part of Hardings drapers, High Ousegate, York

Bundle of fabric samples held by G W Harding for perusal by customers. All the samples still have their original descriptive labels attached.

Hardings Linen Drapers
Fabric samples
HDG/9/2 · File · 20th century
Part of Hardings drapers, High Ousegate, York

Bundle 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 Drapers
Fabric samples
HDG/9/3 · File · 20th century
Part of Hardings drapers, High Ousegate, York

Bundle 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 Drapers