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Fisher, Nixon, Howarth & Fisher, trade card (coloured engraving)
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Fisher, Nixon, Howarth & Fisher, trade card (coloured engraving)
731627 Fisher, Nixon, Howarth & Fisher, trade card (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fisher, Nixon, Howarth & Fisher, trade card. Manufacturers of pelisses, superfine cloths, coatings, kerseymeres, plains etc.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection
Media ID 22719314
© Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection / Bridgeman Images
Chimney Chimneys Factories Fisher Industrial Revolution Industrialisation Leeds Manufactory Manufacture Manufacturer Manufacturers Nixon Northern England Pelisse Plains Woollen Coatings Holbeck Howarth Manufactories Superfine
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This vibrant and detailed trade card print captures the essence of 19th-century England's booming textile industry. The Fisher, Nixon, Howarth & Fisher trade card showcases a bustling factory landscape nestled among towering trees. Chimneys billow smoke into the sky, symbolizing the industrial revolution that transformed Northern England. The card advertises the company as manufacturers of pelisses, superfine cloths, coatings, kerseymeres, and plains - all essential materials for clothing production during this era. It offers a glimpse into the social and economic significance of textiles in Victorian society. The image evokes a sense of progress and innovation with its depiction of busy workers going about their tasks within the manufactories' buildings. The architectural details highlight both functionality and grandeur. While focusing on showcasing their products and expertise in cloth manufacturing, this trade card also hints at England's influence on European markets. With references to Germany throughout the caption - from German engraving techniques to mentions of northern Germany - it suggests an exchange between these two prominent textile-producing nations. Overall, this print not only serves as an advertisement but also provides valuable insights into history by capturing a moment in time when industry was rapidly transforming societies across Europe.
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