Importer Collection

Flock of Lllamas, just imported from Peru, 1858. Creator: Unknown
Flock of Lllamas, just imported from Peru, 1858. Mr. Benjamin Whitehead Gee's llamas...are very docile and tractable; their countenances exhibit marked expressions of intelligence

Tea importer's sign, probably 1937. Creator: George Constantine
Tea importer's sign, probably 1937

Advert for Arthur Sanderson and Sons, highlighting the international provenance of the fabrics and wallpapers available at their Berners Street showroom. Date: 1954

United Kingdom Tea Companys Teas; One of the Tasting Room s, 1890. Creator: Unknown
United Kingdom Tea Companys Teas; One of the Tasting Room s, 1890

Thomas Morgan, woollen and linen draper, grocer and tea dealer, trade card (engraving)
731565 Thomas Morgan, woollen and linen draper, grocer and tea dealer, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thomas Morgan)

Advertisement for Barnard Isaacson, importer and purchaser of wild animals (engraving)
3639796 Advertisement for Barnard Isaacson, importer and purchaser of wild animals (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Barnard Isaacson)

Advert, Brownlee & Co, Timber Merchants, Glasgow
Advert for Brownlee & Co, Timber Merchants and Saw Millers, Glasgow, Scotland. 1905

Advertisement for Cross - Wild Beast Merchant, Liverpool. " Anything from A Humming Bird to an Elephant " Date: 1907

Linen Draper, trade card (engraving)
983949 Linen Draper, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Linen Draper, trade card. Date, c 1760.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

J Weiller, importer and manufacturer of Hambro Quills, 2 Tenter Street, trade card (engraving)
610547 J Weiller, importer and manufacturer of Hambro Quills, 2 Tenter Street, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: J Weiller)

Fruiterer, Eleanor Ogle, trade card (engraving)
984094 Fruiterer, Eleanor Ogle, trade card (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fruiterer, Eleanor Ogle)

Imported Volkswagen cars at Manston Airport, Kent. 17th March 1968

Sale of West India Pine Apples, 1844. Creator: Unknown
Sale of West India Pine Apples, 1844. Scene in a London warehouse during the...sale of upwards of 2700 West Indian Pine-Apples, by Messrs

1883 one cent postal card for Joseph Gosselin
A very very early American one cent postal card printed for messages/orders to be sent to Joseph Gosselin, Importer of lace pictures and religious articles, 198 Grand Street, New York City, USA. 1883

CHECKING PERSIAN CARPETS
Persian carpets are checked and examined in the workshop of an importer, before being offered for sale. Date: circa 1930

Portrait of William Duguid, 1773. Creator: Prince Demah Barnes
Portrait of William Duguid, 1773

Queen Street, Melbourne, 1901. Creator: Unknown
Queen Street, Melbourne, 1901. Laid out in 1837, Queen Street forms part of the original Hoddle Grid, Gordon & Gotch established a five-storey bookbinding and printing factory here in 1887

Toronto, 1877. Creator: Unknown
Toronto, 1877. Views of buildings in Toronto in Canada: J. Gillespie & Co, importers; Canada Permanent Loan & Saving Company; Toronto Safe Works, J & J Taylor

Waithmans Shop, (1897). Creator: Unknown
Waithmans Shop, (1897). Waithman & Bristow, linen drapers shop in Fleet Street, London, as it might have looked in the 18th century. The sign says Importers of Irish Linens Calico Prints

Dordrecht, Eastern Cape, Cape Colony, South Africa
Morum Brothers premises, importers, Dordrecht, Eastern Cape, Cape Colony, South Africa. Date: circa 1906

COLONIAL ADVERTISEMENT. Makers label used by Thomas Natt, carver, gilder, and importer, at Philadelphia, c1760

Shopfront, Barbican Area, London
Shopfront, Barbican Area, County of London, England. Showing Premises of M Steiner - Manufacturer & Importer of Pearl & Ivory Buttons Date: 1900s

AD: LEATHER, c1890. Advertisement for Richard Young Co. at Spruce Street in New York City, specializing in the import of kangaroo leather. Lithograph, c1890

Sir Thomas Lipton (b / w photo)
XJF366987 Sir Thomas Lipton (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Thomas Lipton (1848-1931) tea merchant and yachtsman; ); English, out of copyright

Ship Canal
1948: SS Pacific Importer in the Manchester Ship Canal. Cars waiting for transport line the quay. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)

MAKERs LABEL, c1760. Makers label in English and German, by John Elliot, importer at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, c1760

PROHIBITION, 1919. Uncle Sam Will Enforce Prohibition. Buy Now! Advertisement for a wine and liquor importer in the New York Times, 4 May 1919

A Gentleman of Colombo, Sri Lanka. Date: 1892

TEA TRADE CARD, c1770. Trade card of London tea merchant Robert Fogg of London, c1770

MERCHANT TRADE CARD, 1770. Trade card for William Breck, importer and merchant of Boston, Massachusetts, engraved by Paul Revere in 1770

IVORY TRADE CARD, 1771. Trade card for Isaac Greenwood, Jr. instrument maker, ivory tuner, and hardware importer of Boston, Massachusetts, engraved by Paul Revere in 1771

Richard Young New York importer & manufacturer. Richard Young New York importer & manufacturer

Brazil - Import and Export Business
Moyses Ezagui & Irmao - Import and Export Business - Itaoatiara, Brazil (in Amazon). Date: circa 1910s

LIQUOR TRADE CARD, c1890. Schnarr Brothers & Feiock, importers of wines and liquors, Rochester, New York. American merchants trade card, c1890

EVRV2A-00223
List of Boston merchants to be boycotted for importing British goods, 1770. Woodcut reproduction with a watercolor wash

Advertising Card for rug importer
Advertising card for a Belgian Turkish rug importer, showing the owner of the company, Leonhard Tietz, negotiating the price of a rug. He had an office in Rassim Pacha Han in Istanbul

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"Discover the World at Arthur Sanderson and Sons: A Showcase of International Fabrics and Wallpapers in 1954" Step into the Berners Street showroom of Arthur Sanderson and Sons, where a world of exquisite fabrics and wallpapers awaits. This advert from 1954 highlights the international provenance of their collection, offering a glimpse into the global tapestry that adorns their shelves. From Dordrecht in Eastern Cape, Cape Colony, South Africa to the United Kingdom Tea Company's Tasting Room in 1890, this advertisement takes you on a journey through time and space. Immerse yourself in the rich history of these imported treasures as they grace your walls or drape your furniture. Thomas Morgan, an esteemed woollen and linen draper, grocer, and tea dealer also makes an appearance on this trade card engraving. His expertise ensures that only the finest materials find their way into his customers' homes. But it doesn't stop there – Barnard Isaacson proudly presents himself as an importer and purchaser of wild animals. Imagine exotic creatures arriving on our shores for display or scientific study; his role as an importer adds intrigue to this fascinating era. Brownlee & Co. , timber merchants based in Glasgow, remind us that imports are not limited to textiles alone. The vast array of goods brought from distant lands enriches our lives with every passing day. Liverpool's Cross - Wild Beast Merchant captures our attention next. What thrilling tales lie behind those doors? Imported wildlife surely sparks curiosity among locals who yearn for adventure within city limits. J Weiller stands tall as an importer and manufacturer of Hambro Quills at 2 Tenter Street. Their trade card engraving invites you to explore their world – one filled with delicate quills ready to pen stories yet untold. Eleanor Ogle entices us further with her fruiterer trade card engraving.