Trade card for William Allen, Map and Print Seller in Dublin by Anonymous

Trade card for William Allen, Map and Print Seller in Dublin 1771 - 1835

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drawing

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toned paper

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light pencil work

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quirky sketch

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print

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pencil sketch

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old engraving style

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personal sketchbook

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pen-ink sketch

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sketchbook drawing

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watercolour illustration

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sketchbook art

This anonymous trade card from 1771-1835 advertises William Allen's Map and Print Warehouse located on Dame Street in Dublin. It features two cherubic figures flanking a shield with the number "32" and Allen's business information. The cherubs, often symbolic of innocence and purity, add a whimsical element to the advertisement, hinting at the beauty and value of the maps and prints sold within. This trade card serves as a valuable historical artifact, offering a glimpse into the commercial landscape of Dublin during the 18th and 19th centuries.

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