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American and British Trade Cards

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Held at: Temple University Libraries: Special Collections Research Center [Contact Us]

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Examples of business cards for 19th century British and American tradesmen in watch making, silversmithing, clock repairing, jewelry and clothing merchandising. The cards are of varied designs and sizes. The card for Eyre and Landell is printed on piece of silk with picture of the store, located at 4th and Arch Streets in Philadelphia. Other cards are from stores in Albany (N.Y.), Boston, London, Newcastle, and Bath, England.

Source unknown.

Originally cataloged in 1992. Re-processed and finding aid prepared in November 2022 by Katy Rawdon, Coordinator of Technical Services.

Publisher
Temple University Libraries: Special Collections Research Center
Finding Aid Author
Katy Rawdon, Coordinator of Technical Services
Finding Aid Date
November 2022
Access Restrictions

Open for research.

Use Restrictions

The American and British Trade Cards are the physical property of the Special Collections Research Center, Temple University Libraries. The creator/donor has not assigned their rights to Temple University Libraries. Other creators' intellectual property rights, including copyright, belong to them or their legal heirs and assigns. Researchers are responsible for determining the identity of rights holders and obtaining their permission for publication and for other purposes where stated.

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