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William Crosby & Co. trade card

Archive Item: MS 2241/4/2/41 Contains digital media

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Type of record: Archive

Title: William Crosby & Co. trade card

Level: Item

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

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