Mrs A. White trade card

Pictorial 19th century engraved trade card of Mrs A. White in pink ink. Images of eight articles of embroidery separated by braided cord, including firescreen, chair, footstool and cushion. Manuscript ink note overlays text on reverse 'This is a horrid blunder. By all means alter it before any more are worked as it quite spoils the whole effect. AW'

Transcription of obverse: Mrs A. White, CHALGROVE HOUSE, 67, Old Town, Clapham, S.W. T.O.

Transcription of reverse: Mrs. A. WHITE, MOUNTS FOR NEEDLEWORK, Of every description, quality and price. CLAPHAM, S.W. NEEDLEWORK OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. MOUNTED WITH CARE AND TASTE. AN UNRIVALLED SELECTION OF CARDS FOR CHRISTMAS, THE NEW YEAR, & EASTER. WOOLS, YARNS, FINGERINGS, CREWELS, AND SILKS OF THE VERY BEST; AND EVERY REQUISITE FOR THE WORK TABLE. TRACING AND EMBROIDERY TO ORDER, IN THE BEST AND NEWEST DESIGNS. ALL NECESSARY MATERIALS FOR PAPER FLOWER MAKING.