3-074-718 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

Advertisement for Parkins and Gotto's £5.5.0. Bag, 1883. 'TRAVELLING BAGS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION, FOR LADIES & GENTLEMEN. FOR LADIES, very roomy, in Morocco [leather], fitted complete, 42s., 63s.; lined Silk, and with Silver Fittings, 84s.; with Silver and Ivory Fittings, 105s. A large selection, from 2 gs. to 20 gs. FOR GENTLEMEN, in Morocco, fitted complete, 42s., 63s. ; with Silver Fittings, 84s., 105s.; Crocodile, Silver Fitted, 10 gs. GLADSTONE BAGS, empty and fitted. CARRIAGE BAGS, WAIST BAGS, HAND BAGS, &c...IVORY BRUSHES...CATALOGUE OF BAGS POST FREE - A CHOICE OF 300 - OXFORD ST. W.' William Parkins and Henry Jenkin Gotto formed the company of Parkins & Gotto principally as stationers but they quickly grew to sell a large variety of goods. They offered a wide range of items including dressing cases, writing cases, tea caddies, library tables, luggage, sporting goods and toys. From "Illustrated London News", 1883.