F. Strom trade card

Highly pictorial 19th century chromolithographed trade card of F. Strom, with six blue ink panels in gold cartouches depicting various stages of bed making process and shop front. Floral details throughout and braided ropes shown at both sides of card. Trader details in a variety of typefaces. Enamelled card or carte porcelaine. 'Timbre d'avis Brabant' stamp on reverse.

French transcription: F. STROM Fabrict [Fabricant] de Matelats à Ressorts Grand Place, Som. 1 No. 716. A ANVERS. Lith. de Joseph Ratinckx, & Fecit. Rue des Beggards à Anvers.

English translation: F. STROM Spring Mattress Manufacturer. No 716 Grand Place, Antwerp. Lithography and making by Joseph Ratinckx. Rue des Beggards, Antwerp.