Canvas Print : London Trade Card - Benjamin Cole, textiles
Canvas Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
London Trade Card - Benjamin Cole, textiles
London Trade Card - Benjamin Cole, at the Sun in St Pauls Churchyard, importing and selling cambrics, lawn, macklin, English lace and edging, wholesale and retail.
18th century
Mary Evans Picture Library makes available wonderful images created for people to enjoy over the centuries
Media ID 14386577
© Mary Evans Picture Library
Benjamin Churchyard Cloth Cole Counter Customers Edging Importing Lace Lawn Macklin Pauls Retail Seller Selling Textile Textiles Tradesman Tradesmen Wholesale
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Bring the rich history of 18th century London to your home with our exquisite Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This stunning piece features "London Trade Card - Benjamin Cole" from Mary Evans Picture Library, showcasing the textiles business of Benjamin Cole at his shop in St. Paul's Churchyard. Importing and selling cambrics, lawn, macklin, English lace, and edgings, Cole catered to both wholesale and retail customers. Our high-quality Canvas Prints capture every intricate detail of this historical image, making it a beautiful addition to any room in your home. Relive the charm of the past with Media Storehouse Canvas Prints.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 76.2cm (20" x 30")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This 18th century London trade card features the image and business details of Benjamin Cole, a textiles importer and retailer based in the Sun in St Paul's Churchyard. The card, which would have been used as a promotional tool to attract customers, showcases Benjamin as a successful and established tradesman of the time. The image on the card depicts Benjamin standing confidently behind a well-stocked counter, surrounded by rolls of fabric and samples of textiles. The array of textiles displayed includes cambrics, lawn, macklin, and English lace and edging, indicating the breadth of his offerings. The Sun in St Paul's Churchyard, where Benjamin conducted business, was a popular location for textile merchants and traders in the 18th century. Benjamin's trade card also highlights his ability to cater to both wholesale and retail customers, making him a versatile and accessible businessman. The presence of women among his customers further underscores the appeal of his offerings to a wide range of consumers. The card's design is simple yet effective, with clear and concise information about the types of textiles Benjamin sold and his business location. This trade card offers a glimpse into the bustling world of commerce in 18th century London, where skilled tradesmen like Benjamin Cole played a vital role in the city's economy and cultural landscape.
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