1903 Maple & Co London Tottenham Court Rd Furnishers Illustrated Invoice
Description
An original 1903 invoice from Maple & Co. Limited, "The Largest & Most Complete Furnishing Establishment in the World", located at 141–150 Tottenham Court Road, London. Issued on 30 May 1903 to Mrs Langley of 17 Biddulph Mansions, the handwritten document itemises bedding, household linens, and embroidery services, including "1 pair Hemmed Stitched Pillow Cases", "1 Toilet Cover", "Embroidering Pillow Cases", "2 prs Cotton Sheets", "1 pr Blankets", "1 Under do", and "Marking Blankets", totaling £3 10s 10d. The grand letterhead features an architectural engraving of Maple's famous Tottenham Court Road store, a Royal Coat of Arms marked "By Appointment to The King", and branch listings for Paris and Smyrna. An original red One Penny revenue stamp is affixed at the bottom, overprinted "Maple & Co Ltd", signed and dated 2/7/03.
Background Information
Maple & Co. was one of the largest and most prestigious furniture manufacturing and retailing companies in the world during the late Victorian and Edwardian eras. Founded by John Maple in the 1840s, the company's vast flagship premises on Tottenham Court Road covered several acres and supplied complete home furnishings, carpets, and bespoke cabinet making to royalty, aristocracy, and elite clientele globally.
Condition Report
Item displays light handling wear, original horizontal folding creases, and mild uniform age toning. Please note that this item was removed from a photograph album, leaving visible paper glue mounting strips on the reverse; it remains pasted down to the original album cardboard backing and cannot be removed without risking destruction to the invoice. See Photos for Condition
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.
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