William Crosby & Co. trade card
Description
Simple 19th century engraved trade card of William Crosby & Co. Trader details in a variety of typefaces with decorative flourishes. Comprehensive list of wares detailed on card. Manuscript pencil note on reverse 'SPB 122 16.12.96'. Transcription: WM [WILLIAM]. CROSBY & CO. Importers of TOYS, BEADS, CORAL, PORCELIAN, MUSICAL BOXES, Clocks of every description of FRENCH & GERMAN MERCHANDIZE [MERCHANDISE]. Birmingham & Sheffield Warehousemen. 69, Leadenhall Street, near Aldgate, London. Accordians, Percussion Caps, Scotch & Brunswick Snuff Boxes, German Pipes, Cigar Cases, &c. Rosewood Work Boxes, Dressing Cases, Writing Desks & Brushes in great variety. Manufacturers of Steel Pens, Pocket Books, Carpet Bags, Fancy Articles &c. &c.
William Crosby & Co. trade card - image 1
Simple 19th century engraved trade card of William Crosby & Co. Trader details in a variety of typefaces with decorative flourishes. Comprehensive list of wares detailed on card. Manuscript pencil note on reverse 'SPB 122 16.12.96'. Transcription: WM [WILLIAM]. CROSBY & CO. Importers of TOYS, BEADS, CORAL, PORCELIAN, MUSICAL BOXES, Clocks of every description of FRENCH & GERMAN MERCHANDIZE [MERCHANDISE]. Birmingham & Sheffield Warehousemen. 69, Leadenhall Street, near Aldgate, London. Accordians, Percussion Caps, Scotch & Brunswick Snuff Boxes, German Pipes, Cigar Cases, &c. Rosewood Work Boxes, Dressing Cases, Writing Desks & Brushes in great variety. Manufacturers of Steel Pens, Pocket Books, Carpet Bags, Fancy Articles &c. &c.
William Crosby & Co. trade card - image 2
Simple 19th century engraved trade card of William Crosby & Co. Trader details in a variety of typefaces with decorative flourishes. Comprehensive list of wares detailed on card. Manuscript pencil note on reverse 'SPB 122 16.12.96'. Transcription: WM [WILLIAM]. CROSBY & CO. Importers of TOYS, BEADS, CORAL, PORCELIAN, MUSICAL BOXES, Clocks of every description of FRENCH & GERMAN MERCHANDIZE [MERCHANDISE]. Birmingham & Sheffield Warehousemen. 69, Leadenhall Street, near Aldgate, London. Accordians, Percussion Caps, Scotch & Brunswick Snuff Boxes, German Pipes, Cigar Cases, &c. Rosewood Work Boxes, Dressing Cases, Writing Desks & Brushes in great variety. Manufacturers of Steel Pens, Pocket Books, Carpet Bags, Fancy Articles &c. &c.
Metadata
| Identifier | vlwf6txg |
| IRN | 718683 |
| Class Mark | MS 2241/4/2/41 |
| Level | Item |
| Type of Record | Archives - ISAD(G) |
| Peristent Link | http://prototype1.library.leeds.ac.uk/vlwf6txg |
| Collection(s) | Art and Antique Market, John Evan Bedford Library of Furniture History |
| Category | Archive |
| Technique | engraving |
| Medium | |
| Support | pasteboard |
| Object | width 114mm height 77mm |
| Parent Record | Miscellaneous Trade Cards and Ephemera |
| Creator(s) | William Crosby & Co. |
| Date | c.1837 |
| Size and Medium | 1 trade card |