D. Orme trade card (advertisement)
Description
Highly pictorial 18th century engraved trade card (advertisement) of D. Orme [Daniel Orme]. Large image filling card depicting seated female figure in classical dress painting at an easel, with a beehive, marble head and cornucopia at her feet. Two putti overhead cast light on the scene. One holds wreath and feathers of Duke of Wales while the other blows a trumpet and holds a crown. Trader details inscribed on banner at bottom of trade card. Print marks visible and manuscript mathematical calculations in ink on reverse. Transcription: D. ORME. Historical Engraver to his Majesty and his Royal Highnefs [Highness] the PRINCE of WALES. No. 14, Old Bond Street. A choice Collection of Pictures, Drawings & Prints, by the most approved Masters. Alfo [Also] all forts [sorts] of Picture Frames, Drawing Materials, Sattin [Satin] Prints & Medallions for Screens, Caddies, &c. &c.
Metadata
Identifier | jzs644kb |
IRN | 718726 |
Class Mark | MS 2241/4/2/84 |
Level | Item |
Type of Record | Archives - ISAD(G) |
Peristent Link | http://prototype1.library.leeds.ac.uk/jzs644kb |
Collection(s) | Art and Antique Market, John Evan Bedford Library of Furniture History |
Category | Archive |
Technique | engraving |
Medium | |
Support | paper |
Object | width 100mm height 138mm |
Parent Record | Miscellaneous Trade Cards and Ephemera |
Creator(s) | Daniel Orme |
Date | 1792-1797 |
Size and Medium | 1 trade card (advertisement) |