1850s London English Importer French Chinoiserie Style Hayes & Clarck Trade Card

Handsome 1850s London Importer French Chinoiserie Trade Card. - - - DISCUSSION: A handsome gold & cream trade card for the firm Hayes & Clarck, probably importers of Eastern goods, with their address as “Londres” making one assume the card was for use in France. We have been unable to find any information about the firm, but the Liberaal Archief V.Z.W. has an example in their ‘Collectie Porseleiinkaarten” (No.627). Card. 3.75”x2.25”. Some wear, light soil. Creases. Removed from an album with backing paper remnants on the back. SHIPPING NOTES: We combine shipping charges on orders for more than one item- you pay the shipping fee for your first item, and any other items that you order at the same time are shipped with it for no additional charge [If you buy more than one item please ask us to send a revised invoice before you pay]. All ephemera & photos are shipped USPS ‘Ground Advantage’ (which used to be First Class Package) in a board-reinforced card mailer with a large red DO NOT BEND sticker. Stock - - - Joslin Hall Books & Ephemera Selling books & ephemera since 1983 - Member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America and the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers. Your satisfaction is guaranteed with every item you purchase.