J. Barker trade card
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Type of record: Archive
Title: J. Barker trade card
Classmark: MS 2241/4/1/29
Creator(s): J. Barker
Site Location(s): Based in - London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom( 51.5085, -0.12574 )
Date(s): c.1820
Size and medium: 1 trade card
Manifest: https://iiif.library.leeds.ac.uk/presentation/cc/m1zbgdb2
Persistent link: https://explore.library.leeds.ac.uk/special-collections-explore/718469
Collection group(s): Art and Antique Market | John Evan Bedford Library of Furniture History
Description
Pictorial 19th century engraved trade card of J. Barker, depicting locks, keys and bells. Trader details in a variety of typefaces with decorative flourishes. Detailed price list on reverse.
Transcription of obverse: J. BARKER, Locksmith & Bellhanger. Stove Grate & Range Makers. Gas Fitter, &c. &c. 1, BROOK ST, UPPER CLAPTON. Brafs [Brass] Work Cleaned, Lackered [Lacquered] or Bronzed.
Transcription of reverse: Comparative cost of equal Light at per 1000. 1lb Tallow Candles 5 Pence. 21 Cubic feet of Gas 1 Penny. 1lb of Composition Candles 1 Shilling. 25 Cubic feet of Gas 1 Penny Farthing. 1lb of Wax Candles 2 Shillings & 4d. 25 Cubic feet of Gas 1 Penny Farthing. 1 Gallon of Solar Oil 4 Shillings. 175 Cubic feet of Gas 8 Pence halfpenny. 1 Gallon of Sperm Oil 8 Shillings. 27 / Cubic feet of Gas 10 Pence halfpenny.
Physical characteristics
Technique: engraving
Medium: print
Support: pasteboard
Object: width 90mm height 60mm
Access and usage
Access
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