1902 Peter Robinson London Oxford St Department Store Illustrated Invoice
Description
An original 1902 illustrated letterhead invoice/acknowledgement from Peter Robinson Ltd, located on Oxford Street, London, W. Issued on 4 February 1902 to Mrs Langley, the calligraphic document reads "Madam, We have the pleasure to forward receipt for [£1 1 0] with best thanks. Yours very respectfully, Peter Robinson Ltd." The elaborate top section features a detailed architectural engraving showing Peter Robinson's famous corner department store buildings on Oxford Street, flanked by trade lines "Everything for Ladies Wear" and "Boys and Girls Clothing". An original light blue receipt slip (No. 45396) for £1-1-0 is attached to the centre, dated Feby 4 '02 and signed.
Background Information
Peter Robinson was one of Victorian and Edwardian London's premier department stores, established in 1833 on Oxford Street. The business grew to occupy landmark buildings at Oxford Circus, famously dividing into separate departments for women's fashion, court dressmaking, mourning attire, and children's outfitting. Operating at the heart of London's West End shopping district, Peter Robinson catered to high-society clientele throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Condition Report
Item displays light handling wear, original horizontal and vertical folding creases, and mild uniform age toning. The original light blue receipt slip remains firmly attached to the central section. 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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