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D. Orme trade card (advertisement)

  • Original object type: Artefact
  • Title: D. Orme trade card (advertisement)
  • Description:

    Highly pictorial 18th century engraved trade card (advertisement) of D. Orme [Daniel Orme]. Large image filling card depicting seated female figure in classical dress painting at an easel, with a beehive, marble head and cornucopia at her feet. Two putti overhead cast light on the scene. One holds wreath and feathers of Duke of Wales while the other blows a trumpet and holds a crown. Trader details inscribed on sash at bottom of trade card. Print marks visible and manuscript mathematical calculations in ink on reverse.

    Transcription: D. ORME. Historical Engraver to his Majesty and his Royal Highnefs [Highness] the PRINCE of WALES. No. 14, Old Bond Street. A choice Collection of Pictures, Drawings & Prints, by the most approved Masters. Alfo [Also] all forts [sorts] of Picture Frames, Drawing Materials, Sattin [Satin] Prints & Medallions for Screens, Caddies, &c. &c.

  • Date range: 1792-1797
  • Date: 1794
  • Depositing User: - libemu
  • Date Deposited: 29 Mar 2021 17:05
  • Last Modified: 29 Mar 2021 17:05