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.

Media

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 print
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)

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