The Standard Folding Bed Company trade card

Pictorial late 19th or early 20th century lithographed trade card of The Standard Folding Bed Company in blue ink. Depicted on obverse are ''Cabinet Bed Open with Bedstead lowered', 'Cabinet Bed Closed showing Washstand Drawer', 'Portiere Bed Closed, without Curtains' and 'Portiere Bed Closed, with Curtains'. Depicted on reverse are folding beds 'Without Curtains, Turned up, takes all the Bedding' and 'With Curtains, Lowered ready for use'.

Transcription of obverse: The Standard Folding Bed Company, Patent Nos 2068 and 14359. GREATEST ECONOMY IN HOUSEROOM. Cabinet Beds from £6 10 0 PERFECT VENTILATION, COMFORT & UTILITY. Portiere Beds from £2 18 0 May be had on Gradual Payment System. CATALOGUES FREE. 28 & 29 HART STREET, BLOOMSBURY, W.C.

Transcription of reverse: THE CHEAPEST FOLDING BED for BED-SITTING ROOMS. Encloses Bed Made Ready for Use, Perfectly Ventilated. From £1 16 0 CATALOGUES POST FREE. THE STANDARD FOLDING BED COMPANY, 28 & 29 HART STREET, LONDON, W.C.