William Crosby & Co. trade card
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Type of record: Archive
Title: William Crosby & Co. trade card
Classmark: MS 2241/4/2/41
Creator(s): William Crosby & Co.
Site Location(s): Based in - London, Greater London, England, United Kingdom( 51.5085, -0.12574 )
Date(s): c.1837
Size and medium: 1 trade card
Manifest: https://iiif.library.leeds.ac.uk/presentation/cc/vlwf6txg
Persistent link: https://explore.library.leeds.ac.uk/special-collections-explore/718683
Collection group(s): Art and Antique Market | John Evan Bedford Library of Furniture History
Description
Simple 19th century engraved trade card of William Crosby & Co. Trader details in a variety of typefaces with decorative flourishes. Comprehensive list of wares detailed on card. Manuscript pencil note on reverse 'SPB 122 16.12.96'.
Transcription: WM [WILLIAM]. CROSBY & CO. Importers of TOYS, BEADS, CORAL, PORCELIAN, MUSICAL BOXES, Clocks of every description of FRENCH & GERMAN MERCHANDIZE [MERCHANDISE]. Birmingham & Sheffield Warehousemen. 69, Leadenhall Street, near Aldgate, London. Accordians, Percussion Caps, Scotch & Brunswick Snuff Boxes, German Pipes, Cigar Cases, &c. Rosewood Work Boxes, Dressing Cases, Writing Desks & Brushes in great variety. Manufacturers of Steel Pens, Pocket Books, Carpet Bags, Fancy Articles &c. &c.
Physical characteristics
Technique: engraving
Medium: print
Support: pasteboard
Object: width 114mm height 77mm
Access and usage
Access
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