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J. Hittemans trade card

  • Original object type: Artefact
  • Title: J. Hittemans trade card
  • Description:

    Highly pictorial 19th century chromolithographed trade card of J. Hittemans with large image of ornately carved sofa filling card. Trader details inscribed on oval panel on backrest of sofa in a variety of typefaces with decorative flourishes. Enamelled card or carte porcelaine with two tone coloured inks in blues and oranges. Remains of previous blue and brown paper mount and glue present on reverse.

    French transcription: J. HITTEMANS, Fabricant de Chaises et meubles en tous genres, Rue des Tanneurs, No 84 Bruxelles. Lith. de E. Persenaire, 47 Ursulines.

    English translation: J. HITTEMANS, Manufacturer of Chairs and furniture of all kinds. No. 84 Rue des Tanneurs, Brussels. Lithography by E. Persenaire, 47 Rue des Ursulines.

  • Date range: 1840-1865
  • Date: 1852
  • Depositing User: - libemu
  • Date Deposited: 24 Mar 2021 19:00
  • Last Modified: 24 Mar 2021 19:00