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.
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 | |
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 |