mid-19th century (made)
| Artist/Maker | |
| Place of origin |
This trade card advertises the 19th-century stationers De La Rue, Cornish & Rock. They produced stationery and paper goods. This card displays the different styles of lettering they on their products. Trade cards such as these could be described as the predecessors of modern business cards or advertising.
Object details
| Categories | |
| Object type | |
| Materials and techniques | Engraving on card |
| Brief description | Engraved trade card for De La Rue, Cornish & Rock, England, mid-19th century |
| Physical description | Engraved tradecard with text. |
| Dimensions |
|
| Marks and inscriptions | 'De La Rue, Cornish, & Rock / MANUFACTURERS OF / EMBOSSED AND LONDON DRAWING BOARDS / Cards with Ornamental Coloured Borders, / AND / SUPERFINE GERMAN PORCELAIN PAPER / Tablets and Cards / FOR PRINTING IN GOLD AND SILVER, / QUEEN STREET, FINSBURY SQUARE, LONDON.' |
| Summary | This trade card advertises the 19th-century stationers De La Rue, Cornish & Rock. They produced stationery and paper goods. This card displays the different styles of lettering they on their products. Trade cards such as these could be described as the predecessors of modern business cards or advertising. |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 12875:12 |
About this object record
Explore the Collections contains over a million catalogue records, and over half a million images. It is a working database that includes information compiled over the life of the museum. Some of our records may contain offensive and discriminatory language, or reflect outdated ideas, practice and analysis. We are committed to addressing these issues, and to review and update our records accordingly.
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
You can write to us to suggest improvements to the record.
Suggest feedback
| Record created | December 1, 2005 |
| Record URL |
Download as: JSONIIIF Manifest
