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James Sharp, Iron Monger, Leadenhall Street, London, trade card, 18th Century (engraving)
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James Sharp, Iron Monger, Leadenhall Street, London, trade card, 18th Century (engraving)
3657207 James Sharp, Iron Monger, Leadenhall Street, London, trade card, 18th Century (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: James Sharp, Iron Monger, Leadenhall Street, London, trade card, 18th Century.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection
Media ID 23121176
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Agricultural Scene Anchors Carriages Equipment Hardware Store Husbandry Iron Founder Ironmonger Ironmongers Leadenhall Street Marketing Rollers Southwark Tooley Street Utensils Adverisements Adverting Advertise Advertisers Advertising Company Advertisment Advertizing Harrows
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This 18th-century trade card showcases the business of James Sharp, an iron monger located on Leadenhall Street in London. The intricately engraved print provides a glimpse into the bustling commerce and marketing strategies of the time. The trade card advertises a wide range of products offered by James Sharp's establishment, including husbandry equipment, millwork, grapnalls (possibly referring to nails or fasteners), rollers, carriages, utensils, enginework, harrows for agriculture purposes, presswork for shipbuilding or printing presses, and even anchors. It highlights the diverse array of goods available at his hardware store. The scene depicted on the trade card captures an agricultural setting with ploughs and other farming implements in use. This suggests that James Sharp catered not only to urban customers but also to those involved in rural activities. Located near Tooley Street in Southwark - another prominent commercial area during this period - James Sharp's ironmongery played a vital role in supplying essential tools and materials to various industries across London. This historical artifact serves as both an advertisement for James Sharp's business and a testament to the thriving economy of 18th-century London. It offers us a fascinating glimpse into the world of commerce during this era while showcasing the importance of ironmongers like James Sharp in supporting various trades and industries.
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