John Johnson Collection Exhibition 2001

		John Johnson Collection Exhibition 2001
		A Chronological Sequence of Trade Cards

47
George Chick. Dyer, and Steam Engine Calico Glazer. Bristol (1831)

48
G. Price. Carrier. Ibstock (1834)

50
William Allen. Lowesby Pottery. Manufacturer of Garden Pots. Near Leicester (1845)

Provincial trade cards were often conservative in their use of letterpress, but here we see some use of ornamental typefaces. Coloured paper was one way in which colour was introduced into the 19^th century trade card. Cards with prices are particularly interesting.

JJ Trade Cards 9 (18) George Chick

JJ Trade Cards 5 (3) G. Price

JJ Trade Cards 14 (11a) William Allen