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Thomas Gilbert trade card

  • Original object type: Artefact
  • Title: Thomas Gilbert trade card
  • Description:

    Pictorial 19th century engraved trade card of Thomas Gilbert depicting chair, sofa, and small circular table. Carved curtain pole with elaborate swags edges card. Freemasons mottos 'NEVER DESPAIR' and 'NOTHING WITHOUT LABOUR' in centre of card surrounding image of beehive and foliage. Trader details in a variety of typefaces with decorative flourishes.

    Transcription: THOMAS GILBERT Cabinet Maker & Upholsterer COLESHILL. PAPER HANGER. VENETIAN BLINDS. Smith sc Birmingham.

  • Date range: c.1830
  • Date: 1830
  • Depositing User: - libemu
  • Date Deposited: 09 Jun 2021 17:08
  • Last Modified: 09 Jun 2021 17:08