Van Hoey Frères & Souer trade card

Original object type: Artefact
Title: Van Hoey Frères & Souer trade card
Description:
Pictorial 19th century chromolithographed trade card of Van Hoey Freres & Souer depicting braided cords. Trader details in a variety of typefaces with decorative flourishes. Enamelled card or carte porcelaine with two tone coloured inks in blues and purples. 'Timbre d'avis Brabant' stamp on reverse.
French transcription: Fabrique et Magasin de Passementeries DE VAN HOEY FRERES & SOUER. Rue de la Violette, 6. Nouveautes pour Dames et Ameublements de Maisons. Bruxelles. DEVANTS DE ROBES EN SOIE, Franches torses et effilees Cordelieres, Agrements, Bracelets, Embrafses, Galons, Cables en soie, Laine et Coton. Lith. Personaire r. d. Ursulines, 49.
English translation: Braiding factory and shop of Van Hoey brothers and sister. 6, Rue de la Violette, Brussels. Novelties for women and furnishings for houses. FRONT OF SILK DRESSES, Twisted and tapered fringes, embellishments, bracelets, embroideries, trims, ropes in silk, wool and cotton. Lithography by Ursulines, 49.
Date range: 1840-1865
Date: 1852