Papers, objects and images relating to John James Sainsbury and Mary Ann Sainsbury (nee Staples) - the founders of Sainsbury's. Includes objects used by or presented to Mr and Mrs Sainsbury, photographs of Mr and Mrs Sainsbury, and memorabilia.
John James Sainsbury
1844 June 12, born in Lambeth, one of four children of John Sainsbury (d 1863), a frame and ornament maker , and his wife Elizabeth nee Coombes (d 1902).
1858 Took his first job at the age of 14 in a grocer's shop in the New Cut at Lambeth, subsequently gaining experience with provision merchants and oil and colour merchants.
1869 Married Mary Ann Staples, whose father was a dairyman in Somers Town, North London. Opened their first shop at 173 Drury Lane.
1876 Moved to Queen's Crescent, Kentish Town.
1882 First suburban branch at Croydon. It was elaborately decorated, using marble, stained glass, teak, and patterned tiles, with a focus on cleanliness.
c1890 Adoption of the 'house style' of internal decor.
1891 Blackfriars (head office) leased.
1928 January 3rd John James dies.
Biographical and memorial memorabilia relating to John James and John Benjamin Sainsbury
c. 1900-1956Fam/1 Golden wedding menu card with family signatures, death certificate, Funeral service at St John's Putney Monday 9 January 1928. Book of obituaries collated by Mr Robert Sainsbury (transferred to...
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Box of John James Sainsbury's shaving knives
[c. 1880-1928]A box containing a set of seven shaving knives each individually labelled with a day of the week. The box is covered with leather and has a small (2mm wide) criss-cross pattern present throughout the...
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John James Sainsbury luncheon case
[c. 1880-1928]A small brown leather briefcase with a single clasp, lock and key (still works) on the front. There is a spare key and the string that they are attached to states: 'JJS Luncheon case'. The other side...
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Key to John James and Mary Ann Sainsbury's Mausoleum
1928These keys were issued to each of John James's children, and allowed them access to the family mausoleum. This particular one has gold letters F.S. embossed in the lid, showing that it belonged to...
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Silver tankard presented on John James Sainsbury's birthday
12 Jun 1884A silver tankard with an ornate pattern on each side. The design is typical of late Victorian Sheffield silverware. The words; 'JUNE 12th, 1884' are framed by a four wooden logs impressed upon the...
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Images of John James Sainsbury and Mary Ann Sainsbury
[1860s-1980s]Photographs and other images showing the founders of Sainsbury's, John James and Mary Ann Sainsbury. The file also includes some images which relate to John James and Mary Ann Sainsbury but do not...
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Photograph of John James Sainsbury
Late 19th centuryReproduction portrait photograph of John James Sainsbury. The image is part of a booklet also including a paper frame and may have been a pre-publication layout proof.
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Pair of dishes
1916A pair of sterling silver dishes. Each dish has an applied beaded rim and three masks applied at regular intervals around the side. The dishes feature stamped hallmarks indicating that they were made...
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Photograph album (John James and Mary Ann Sainsbury 50th wedding anniversary present)
1919Photograph album presented to John James and Mary Ann Sainsbury on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary by their children. The album is held vertically within a gold-coloured metal frame....
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Copy of John James Sainsbury signature
1900-2000Framed and mounted copy of John James Sainsbury's signature. Caption reads: Copy of the original entry dated 17th March, 1871, in the books of the London and Country Bank later Westminster Bank...
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Presentation letter to Mr and Mrs J.J. Sainsbury on their golden wedding anniversary
11 Apr 1919Letter from the staff of J. Sainsbury to Mr and Mrs J.J. Sainsbury on the occasion of their Golden Wedding celebration. This letter accompanied a gift of silver dishes and a bronze statuette.
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The Founder's Family Bible
1900Includes King James version of the bible. With inscriptions regarding John James Sainsbury's marriage to Mary Ann Staples and the birth dates, marriages of their children. Enclosures include a silk...
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Reproduction of a photograph of John James and Mary Ann Sainsbury at the wedding of Alan Sainsbury and Doreen Adams
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Reproductions of newspaper cuttings concerning the death of John James Sainsbury
1928Newspaper cuttings from Eveving News and Evening Standard
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Correspondence and other papers relating to John James Sainsbury and Mary Ann Sainsbury (nee Staples)
[1980s]Correspondence (mostly from or to Sainsbury's Archivist), notes, copies of birth certificates, trade directory entries and other papers relating to John James and Mary Ann Sainsbury.
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