George Hastwell trade card (advertisement)

Description

Simple 19th century lithographed trade card (advertisement) of George Hastwell, advertising new premises in Market Place, Kendal. Trader details in a variety of typefaces with decorative initials. Manuscript pencil note regarding Thirlwall Castle on inside and reverse of folded sheet. Transcription: MARKET PLACE, KENDAL. GEORGE HASTWELL, FROM LONDON, Begs to inform the Inhabitants of Kendal and the Neighbourhood that he has taken extensive premises in the Market Place, and purposes opening them in the course of next month, with a large and well selected stock of Cabinet Furniture, Bedsteads, Bedding, DAMASKS, CARPETS, PAPER HANGINGS, &c: G. H. having had many years' experience in the Furniture Trade in London, has the advantage of being able to buy in the best and cheapest markets, and he feels confident that he can supply any article, suitable either for the Mansion or the Cottage,at such Prices, as he trusts, will ensure him a share of public Patronages. March, 1861. WILSON, KENDAL.

Media

Metadata

Identifier tszbw9ch
IRN 721561
Class Mark MS 2241/4/3/250
Level Item
Type of Record Archives - ISAD(G)
Peristent Link http://prototype1.library.leeds.ac.uk/tszbw9ch
Collection(s) Art and Antique Market, John Evan Bedford Library of Furniture History
Category Archive
Technique lithograph
Medium print
Support paper
Object width 125mm height 203mm
Parent Record Furniture Trade Cards, Billheads and Miscellaneous Ephemera
Creator(s) George Hastwell, Wilson
Date Mar 1861
Size and Medium 1 trade card (advertisement)

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