Trade Cards [and labels]

This material is held atUniversity of Leeds Special Collections

  • Reference
    • GB 206 MS 2241/4
  • Dates of Creation
    • c 1680 - c 1999
  • Physical Description
    • 5 boxes

Scope and Content

Original trade cards and trade labels/plates (added to pieces of furniture) relating to furniture makers as collected by John Bedford. Includes: 1)3 boxes of trade cards relating to metalwork and various trades. Includes some billheads. 2) colour photocopies of trade and maker plates/stamps 3) notes and reference material relating to trade cards 4)1 boxed book containing trade labels for carvers and gilders and picture frame manufacturers

Arrangement

Each file level record for MS 2241/4/1 - 3 represents an original binder of trade cards collected by John Bedford.

Access Information

This collection is subject to various access conditions. Please see individual catalogue descriptions for further details on access.

Other Finding Aids

Handwritten list can be found within Index series.

Conditions Governing Use

Material in this part of the collection is in copyright. Photocopies or digital images can be supplied by the Library for research or private study. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain the copyright holder's permission to reproduce for any other purpose. Guidance is available for tracing copyright status and ownership.