Edward Withers trade card

Description

Pictorial 19th century engraved trade card of Edward Withers. Trader details in a variety of typefaces with decorative flourishes. Royal Coat of Arms of the United Kingdom and motto 'Dieu et mon droit' at top of card. Depiction of scale of harp on reverse of card with manuscript note in black ink '4753'. Transcription of obverse: EDWARD WITHERS, Violin, Violoncello & Bow Maker, TO HER MAJESTY AND THE ROYAL FAMILY, 22 & 22A WARDOUR ST. LEICESTER SQUARE. (LATE OF 31, COVENTRY STREET.) LONDON, W. IMPORTER OF VIOLIN, VIOLONCELLO & HARP STRINGS FROM ROME, PADUA & NAPLES. MUSIC FOR THE VIOLIN, VIOLONCELLO, PIANOFORTE &C. Transcription of reverse: Scale of the harp. Covered Strings E F G A B C D E. IN ORDERING STRINGS, PLEASE MARK THE NOTES REQUIRED. If covered, state whether Silk, Silk Metallic or Metallic.

Media

Metadata

Identifier pxw341hf
IRN 718647
Class Mark MS 2241/4/2/5
Level Item
Type of Record Archives - ISAD(G)
Peristent Link http://prototype1.library.leeds.ac.uk/pxw341hf
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 58mm
Parent Record Miscellaneous Trade Cards and Ephemera
Creator(s) Edward Withers
Date c.1880
Size and Medium 1 trade card

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