Identity:
P. Hardy (later Hardy-Alan), was a colour merchant in Paris from 1860-1903.
Life:
His premises were located at 1, rue Childebert, near St Germain - des Prés during the 1860s. JW patronised his shop, and indeed, owed him money (#02026).
Bibliography:
Bottin, Sebastien, Almanach du Commerce de Paris ..., Paris.