1896 Ford & Fisher Ironmongery Stores, Ladbroke Grove Notting Hill, Receipt

Description: An original receipt from "FORD & FISHER, Oil, Color, Soap, Candle, Brush & Ironmongery Stores", dated "Oct 1896". The business was located at "161, Ladbroke Grove, NOTTING HILL, London".

The receipt is for titems and is marked as "Paid". The billhead also notes that the store was an "AGENT FOR WINSOR & NEWTON'S AND ROWNEY'S ARTISTS' MATERIALS".

Background Information: In the 1890s, Ladbroke Grove in Notting Hill was a bustling and increasingly fashionable London suburb. A local store like Ford & Fisher was an essential part of the community, supplying residents with a wide variety of household necessities, from soap and candles to hardware. Their status as an agent for renowned suppliers like Winsor & Newton and Rowney indicates they also catered to the many artists living and working in the area at the time.

Condition Report:

• The document is a single printed billhead with handwritten details in ink.
• The top left corner is torn, with a small piece missing.
• The paper has a central vertical fold mark and some light age-toning.
• The handwriting is clear and legible.

Shipping Information: Carefully packaged in a protective sleeve to ensure safe delivery. Shipped securely in a rigid mailer to prevent bending or damage during transit.