Watson and Co. trade card
Description
Pictorial late 18th or early 19th century engraved trade card of Watson and Co. Trader details in a variety of typefaces with decorative flourishes in ornate floral and leafwork frame. Mathematical tools depicted in frame to left and horns to right. Image of Heracles, a symbol of strength, wearing lion skin and holding club at bottom of card. Transcription: Watson and Co. at their Manufactory in Long Acre, LONDON. Make & Sell (at the lowest Prices) the newest & most approved Designs for Ceilings, &c. Papier Maché Ornaments in the Stucca Taste, & Paper Hangings of the newest Patterns. Likewise Girandoles, Brackets, Glafs [Glass] & Picture Frames after the manner of Carving. NB. Modeling to any Defigns [Designs] OF LADIES OR GENTLEMEN. WATSON, Carver & Gilder.
Watson and Co. trade card - image 1
Pictorial late 18th or early 19th century engraved trade card of Watson and Co. Trader details in a variety of typefaces with decorative flourishes in ornate floral and leafwork frame. Mathematical tools depicted in frame to left and horns to right. Image of Heracles, a symbol of strength, wearing lion skin and holding club at bottom of card. Transcription: Watson and Co. at their Manufactory in Long Acre, LONDON. Make & Sell (at the lowest Prices) the newest & most approved Designs for Ceilings, &c. Papier Maché Ornaments in the Stucca Taste, & Paper Hangings of the newest Patterns. Likewise Girandoles, Brackets, Glafs [Glass] & Picture Frames after the manner of Carving. NB. Modeling to any Defigns [Designs] OF LADIES OR GENTLEMEN. WATSON, Carver & Gilder.
Watson and Co. trade card - image 2
Pictorial late 18th or early 19th century engraved trade card of Watson and Co. Trader details in a variety of typefaces with decorative flourishes in ornate floral and leafwork frame. Mathematical tools depicted in frame to left and horns to right. Image of Heracles, a symbol of strength, wearing lion skin and holding club at bottom of card. Transcription: Watson and Co. at their Manufactory in Long Acre, LONDON. Make & Sell (at the lowest Prices) the newest & most approved Designs for Ceilings, &c. Papier Maché Ornaments in the Stucca Taste, & Paper Hangings of the newest Patterns. Likewise Girandoles, Brackets, Glafs [Glass] & Picture Frames after the manner of Carving. NB. Modeling to any Defigns [Designs] OF LADIES OR GENTLEMEN. WATSON, Carver & Gilder.
Metadata
| Identifier | lchq42xz |
| IRN | 718716 |
| Class Mark | MS 2241/4/2/74 |
| Level | Item |
| Type of Record | Archives - ISAD(G) |
| Peristent Link | http://prototype1.library.leeds.ac.uk/lchq42xz |
| Collection(s) | Art and Antique Market, John Evan Bedford Library of Furniture History |
| Category | Archive |
| Technique | engraving |
| Medium | |
| Support | pasteboard |
| Object | width 127mm height 82mm |
| Parent Record | Miscellaneous Trade Cards and Ephemera |
| Creator(s) | Watson and Co. |
| Date | c.1800 |
| Size and Medium | 1 trade card |