Sam Judd's Sons & Co receipt for 31 candles
Date1850
Object number00032904
NameReceipt
MediumInk on paper, wood frame, glass
DimensionsOverall: 765 x 340 x 12 mm, 0.7 kg
Mount: 220 x 297 mm
Sight: 558 x 197 mm
Mount: 220 x 297 mm
Sight: 558 x 197 mm
ClassificationsEphemera
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from M D Cobcroft
DescriptionReceipt has black ink print with details in ink handwriting reading 'Bought of Sam Judd's Sons Co manufacturers of sperm oil and sperm candles...' With a printed image of a whale being harpooned. Handwritten details filled out, dated 24 April 1850, made out to 'Messrs Newton Bros for 31 Boxes of patent candles'.
19th century
19th century
19th century
before 1978
19th century