Christopher Clarke Antiques advertisement for J. Shepherd trade card (label) [reproduction]
Description
Computer printout of Christopher Clarke Antiques advertisement for elaborate 19th century engraved trade card (label) of J. Shepherd [John Shepherd]. Trade card depicts two mourners by gravestone inscribed with motto 'RESURGAM', Latin for 'I shall rise again'. Trader details in a variety of typefaces with decorative flourishes. Four images of different designs of luggage in each corner of text. Item is pasted on spotted paper. Transcription: J. SHEPHERD, Naval & Military, TRUNK, SEA CHEST, CANTEEN MAKER and Furnishing Undertaker. No. 90, Bishopsgate Street, London. oppofite [opposite] St Helens Place. An extensive variety of travelling Trunks of every description. Portable Leather Cases, Carriage Imperials, Carpet Bags, Holsters, Fire Buckets, Medicine Chests, Packing Cases for the East & West India and American Trade. Engraving Elegantly Executed. Undertakers supplied with every Article necefsary [necessary] for Funerals.
Metadata
| Identifier | yhk961zq |
| IRN | 718699 |
| Class Mark | MS 2241/4/2/57 |
| Level | Item |
| Type of Record | Archives - ISAD(G) |
| Peristent Link | http://prototype1.library.leeds.ac.uk/yhk961zq |
| Collection(s) | Art and Antique Market, John Evan Bedford Library of Furniture History |
| Category | Archive |
| Support | paper |
| Object | width 210mm height 297mm |
| Parent Record | Miscellaneous Trade Cards and Ephemera |
| Creator(s) | John Shepherd |
| Date | c.1850 |
| Size and Medium | 1 printout |