Social History — 1863
Wrapping paper
Sheet of wrapping paper, printed with an advertisement of a London bookseller. 1863. It is inscribed "POST OFFICE / MONEY ORDER OFFICE / AND SAVINGS BANK / W. G. KENT / BOOK SELLER, BOOK BINDER AND STATIONER / CHARLES STREET, CORNER OF NEWMAN STREET". Cutlery, hair brushes, combs, soap and perfumes were also sold.
- Category:
- Social History
- Object ID:
- 58.25
- Object name:
- wrapping paper
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- Artist/Maker:
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- Production date:
- 1863
- Material:
paper, ink
- Measurements/duration:
- L 410 mm (opened), W 295 mm (opened) (overall)
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- Record quality:
- 40%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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