J. Barker trade card

Description

Pictorial 19th century engraved trade card of J. Barker, depicting locks, keys and bells. Trader details in a variety of typefaces with decorative flourishes. Detailed price list on reverse. Transcription of obverse: J. BARKER, Locksmith & Bellhanger. Stove Grate & Range Makers. Gas Fitter, &c. &c. 1, BROOK ST, UPPER CLAPTON. Brafs [Brass] Work Cleaned, Lackered [Lacquered] or Bronzed. Transcription of reverse: Comparative cost of equal Light at per 1000. 1lb Tallow Candles 5 Pence. 21 Cubic feet of Gas 1 Penny. 1lb of Composition Candles 1 Shilling. 25 Cubic feet of Gas 1 Penny Farthing. 1lb of Wax Candles 2 Shillings & 4d. 25 Cubic feet of Gas 1 Penny Farthing. 1 Gallon of Solar Oil 4 Shillings. 175 Cubic feet of Gas 8 Pence halfpenny. 1 Gallon of Sperm Oil 8 Shillings. 27 / Cubic feet of Gas 10 Pence halfpenny.

Media

Metadata

Identifier	m1zbgdb2
IRN	718469
Class Mark	MS 2241/4/1/29
Level	Item
Type of Record	Archives - ISAD(G)
Peristent Link	http://prototype1.library.leeds.ac.uk/m1zbgdb2
Collection(s)	Art and Antique Market, John Evan Bedford Library of Furniture History
Category	Archive
Technique	engraving
Medium	print
Support	pasteboard
Object	width 90mm height 60mm
Parent Record	Metalwork and Continental Trade Cards
Creator(s)	J. Barker
Date	c.1820
Size and Medium	1 trade card

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