J. Shepherd trade card (label)

Description

Elaborate 19th century engraved trade card (label) of J. Shepherd [John Shepherd], with image at top of card depicting two mourners by gravestone inscribed with motto 'RESURGAM', Latin for 'I shall rise again'. Trader details in a variety of typefaces with decorative flourishes. Four images of different designs of luggage in each corner of text. Item is pasted on spotted paper. Transcription: J. SHEPHERD, Naval & Military, TRUNK, SEA CHEST, CANTEEN MAKER and Furnishing Undertaker. No. 90, Bishopsgate Street, London. oppofite [opposite] St Helens Place. An extensive variety of travelling Trunks of every description. Portable Leather Cases, Carriage Imperials, Carpet Bags, Holsters, Fire Buckets, Medicine Chests, Packing Cases for the East & West India and American Trade. Engraving Elegantly Executed. Undertakers supplied with every Article necefsary [necessary] for Funerals.

Media

Metadata

Identifier ltwg363w
IRN 718694
Class Mark MS 2241/4/2/52
Level Item
Type of Record Archives - ISAD(G)
Peristent Link http://prototype1.library.leeds.ac.uk/ltwg363w
Collection(s) Art and Antique Market, John Evan Bedford Library of Furniture History
Category Archive
Technique engraving
Medium print
Support paper
Object width 125mm height 165mm
Parent Record Miscellaneous Trade Cards and Ephemera
Creator(s) John Shepherd
Date c.1850
Size and Medium 1 trade card (label)

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