John Johnston Music Engraver & Instrument Maker
Trade Card
mid 18th century (printed)
mid 18th century (printed)
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Trade-card for John Johnston Music Engraver & Instrument Maker at No.11 York Street, Covent Garden. An etching and engraving print. The text in a central panel, with young children playing a variety of musical instruments below.
Object details
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| Title | John Johnston Music Engraver & Instrument Maker |
| Materials and techniques | Etching and engraving print |
| Brief description | Trade-card for 'John Johnston Music Engraver & Instrument Maker' at No.11 York Street, Covent Garden. An etching and engraving print. Printed by W. Sherwin. England. Mid-18th century. |
| Physical description | Trade-card for John Johnston Music Engraver & Instrument Maker at No.11 York Street, Covent Garden. An etching and engraving print. The text in a central panel, with young children playing a variety of musical instruments below. |
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| Object history | Johnston's business was eventually bought-up by publishing giants Longman & Broderip. |
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| Bibliographic reference | Edge, Kevin. The Art of Selling Songs : Graphics for the Music Business, 1690-1990. London : Futures Publications, c.1991. |
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| Accession number | 12875:2 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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