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James Walker trade card

Archive Item: MS 2241/4/1/44 Contains digital media

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Type of record: Archive

Title: James Walker trade card

Level: Item

Classmark: MS 2241/4/1/44

Creator(s): James Walker; R. & E. Williamson

Site Location(s): Based in - London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom( 51.5085, -0.12574 )

Date(s): c.1810

Size and medium: 1 trade card

Manifest: https://iiif.library.leeds.ac.uk/presentation/cc/sqswmcfp

Persistent link: https://explore.library.leeds.ac.uk/special-collections-explore/718484

Collection group(s): Art and Antique Market | John Evan Bedford Library of Furniture History

Description

Pictorial 19th century engraved trade card of James Walker, depicting various examples of wrought iron work. Trader details in a variety of typefaces with decorative flourishes. Remains of previous brown paper mount and glue present on reverse.


Transcription of obverse: James Walker, 26 Harp Alley, Fleet Market. MANUFACTURER of Ornamental Railing Balconies, Staircase Pannels [Panels] for Wood or Stone, Virandas [Verandas], Parks & invisible Fences, Wrought Iron Sashes, Sky & Fan Lights, Church & Gothic Windows, Bookcase Doors &c. Smith's Work in General. BELL HANGING in superior style in Town and Country. R & E Williamson, sculpt.


Transcription of reverse: James Walker, No. 41 New Bridge Street, Blackfriars. Manufacturer of STOVES of every description. Fenders, Fire Irons &c. FURNISHING IRONMONGER. Improved Steam Kitchen ranges with Boilers for Hot & Vapour Baths, Buildings warmed by Steam. Improved Stoves, for warming Churches. R & E Williamson, Sc, 8 Brook Street

Physical characteristics

Technique: engraving

Medium: print

Support: pasteboard

Object: width 80mm height 120mm

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