Ede, Son and Ravenscroft
of London
1669 Founded by William and Martha Shudall.
1902 The present name results by the inheriting of the business by Joseph Ede and then merging with wig-maker Ravenscroft.
1914 Robe Makers, Court and Diplomatic Tailors, Law Wig Makers, 93 and 94, Chancery Lane, London, W.C. Hours of Business: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Founded in 1689. Is believed to be the oldest firm of the kind, and has had the honour of working for ten successive Sovereigns of England for 215 years. Specialities: Church, State, Law, all Universities, and Municipal Robes; Levee Dress and Diplomatic Uniforms; Patentees of Law Wigs and Registered Patterns of Gowns, &c. Connection: London, Indian, Colonial and Foreign Courts. Special Appointments to H.M. the King, H.M. the Queen, and H.M. Queen Alexandra. Also fourteen other Appointments.
Became Ede and Ravenscroft