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Trade card, Key & Bloor (engraving)
732119 Trade card, Key & Bloor (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Trade card, Key & Bloor, wholesale retail, linen and woollen drapers, tailors; haters; silk mercers, milliners &c, Alma House, High Street, Congleton.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 22955378
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Drapers High Street Linen Merchants Outfitters Retail Tailors Woollen
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This print showcases a trade card from the 19th century, featuring an engraving of Key & Bloor, a renowned wholesale retail establishment in Congleton. The card highlights their expertise as linen and woollen drapers, tailors, haters (hat makers), silk mercers, milliners, and more. Located at Alma House on High Street, this bustling hub attracted people from all walks of life seeking fashionable attire. The image transports us back to a bygone era when merchants played a pivotal role in shaping society's fashion trends. It offers a glimpse into the vibrant scenes that unfolded within the walls of Key & Bloor's premises. From elegant ladies browsing through luxurious fabrics to dapper gentlemen being fitted for bespoke suits, this trade card captures the essence of bustling commerce. Preserved within a private collection and made available through Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection, this remarkable piece is now accessible for all to admire. Its historical significance lies not only in its depiction of Key & Bloor but also in its representation of an era defined by craftsmanship and attention to detail. As we gaze upon this enchanting print from Bridgeman Images' Fine Art Finder collection, we are reminded of how trade cards like these served as both advertisements and works of art during their time. They were windows into thriving businesses that shaped local economies while reflecting evolving tastes and styles.
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