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Furniture Trade Cards Of Old London

November 21, 2024
by the gentle author

I discovered these old furniture trade cards hidden in the secret drawer of a hypothetical cabinet


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Images courtesy Bishopsgate Institute

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  1. Lynne Perrella permalink
    November 21, 2024

    Dare I say…………I would rather have a sly gentleman slip me one of these gorgeous trade cards, still warm from his pocket, than receive a love note? After all, the curvaceous curls of typography are so luscious and romantic — and alluring. Better than a billet doux.

    I’ve taken a considerable amount of time, just now, and I’ve decided I am in need of:

    Night gown baskets
    Black lead pencils
    a Wig Stand
    and Pails and Piggens

    And I feel so secure in knowing that these goods will be provided “with every requisite
    on the shortest notice”. Ahem.

    Huzzah and hurrah. A wonderful feast of vintage graphics. To heck with Helvetica!

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