W. R. Boucher trade card (label)
Description
Pictorial 19th century engraved trade card (label) of W. R. Boucher, on delicate tissue paper with large image filling card. Trader details in a variety of typefaces with decorative flourishes inscribed on stone plaque depicted in centre of item. Plaque is flanked by two hooded figures with arms folded, bearing pots on their heads. Decorative four armed glass candelabra on top of plaque. Panel below plaque details wares. Transcription: W. R. Boucher. (From Parker & Perrys) GLASS Manufacturer & POTTER. 271 Strand, opposite Arundel St, Every Article of cut & plain Useful & Ornamental Glafs [Glass] Ware, British Porcelain, Table, desert [dessert] & Tea Services with all kinds of Staffordshire Ware - Wholesale & Retail on the most adventageous terms. Lustres, Girandoles, Candlesticks &c. Family Crates. Cabin Stores.
Metadata
Identifier | ptr2n2yb |
IRN | 718557 |
Class Mark | MS 2241/4/1/117 |
Level | Item |
Type of Record | Archives - ISAD(G) |
Peristent Link | http://prototype1.library.leeds.ac.uk/ptr2n2yb |
Collection(s) | Art and Antique Market, John Evan Bedford Library of Furniture History |
Category | Archive |
Technique | engraving |
Medium | |
Support | tissue paper |
Object | width 77mm height 120mm |
Parent Record | Metalwork and Continental Trade Cards |
Creator(s) | W. R. Boucher |
Date | c.1810 |
Size and Medium | 1 trade card (label) |