Supplier Collection

London Trade Card - Nathan Drake, Colourman, successor to Mr Robert Keating, White Hart, Long Acre, London, supplies for artists and house painters. circa 1760s

William Friday, a Simpler, supplier of herbs. Copperplate etching drawn and engraved by John Thomas Smith from his
FLO5003444 William Friday, a Simpler, supplier of herbs. Copperplate etching drawn and engraved by John Thomas Smith from his Vagabondiana

Chesham, Bucks, Watercress Lorries, Mash & Austin Ltd
Chesham, Buckinghamshire, Watercress Lorries of Mash & Austin Ltd. - suppliers to Covent Garden Market. Date: circa 1930s

Shell Special Petrol - Shell Ltd. Date: 1933

Advert for Rosebank Fabrics, available to order through local stores and furnishers. Date: 1954

Ship Chandlers Sign, c. 1940. Creator: Robert Pohle
Ship Chandlers Sign, c. 1940

Ledger of court wine, 1762-73 (pen & ink on vellum)
3242319 Ledger of court wine, 1762-73 (pen & ink on vellum) by English School, (18th century); 37.5x24 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: John Carbonell (c.1700-1773)

T & I Dobson, wholesale and retail grocers and tea dealers, trade card (engraving)
731595 T & I Dobson, wholesale and retail grocers and tea dealers, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: T & I Dobson)

Dickinson s, supplier of embossed cards of all the latest styles, trade card (engraving)
731585 Dickinson s, supplier of embossed cards of all the latest styles, trade card (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dickinson s)

E Pitts, stationer, toy and fancy dealer, trade card (coloured engraving)
731584 E Pitts, stationer, toy and fancy dealer, trade card (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: E Pitts, stationer, toy and fancy dealer)

W Alexander & Son, booksellers and stationers, trade card (engraving)
731579 W Alexander & Son, booksellers and stationers, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: W Alexander & Son, booksellers and stationers)

George Cole, furnishing and general ironmonger, trade card (engraving)
731538 George Cole, furnishing and general ironmonger, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Cole, furnishing and general ironmonger)

Martin and Alder, 8 Little Hermitage Street, Wapping, beer etc supplier, trade card (engraving)
610556 Martin and Alder, 8 Little Hermitage Street, Wapping, beer etc supplier, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Martin and Alder)

The stables of the Emir Muhammad Ibn Abdullah Al Rashid
LSE868541 The stables of the Emir Muhammad Ibn Abdullah Al Rashid, illustration from " Pilgrimage to Nejd, the cradle of the Arab race", published in the World Tour, led by Edouard Charton

H Fitzpatrick, printer & bookseller to the Royal College of Saint Patrick, trade card (engraving)
731552 H Fitzpatrick, printer & bookseller to the Royal College of Saint Patrick, trade card (engraving) by Irish School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: H Fitzpatrick)

Urlings Retail Lace House, London (engraving)
983760 Urlings Retail Lace House, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Urlings Retail Lace House, London.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Advertisement for Thrupp & Maberley coach builders and harness makers (litho)
983930 Advertisement for Thrupp & Maberley coach builders and harness makers (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Delivery note from Thomas King, William King & Co, mercers to King George III, the Prince of Wales
6032085 Delivery note from Thomas King, William King & Co, mercers to King George III, the Prince of Wales, Prince Frederick and the Princess Royal, 1777 (engraving) by English School

Advertisement fors Homewoods oil, fish sauce and Italian warehouse (litho)
983931 Advertisement fors Homewoods oil, fish sauce and Italian warehouse (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement fors Homewoods oil)

R Hoskin, linen draper, hosier, haberdasher, trade card (engraving)
731626 R Hoskin, linen draper, hosier, haberdasher, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: R Hoskin, linen draper, hosier, haberdasher, trade card)

B Salmon, ship chandler and mealman, trade card (engraving)
731599 B Salmon, ship chandler and mealman, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: B Salmon, ship chandler and mealman)

Richard Anning, tea dealer and grocer, trade card (engraving)
731536 Richard Anning, tea dealer and grocer, trade card (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richard Anning, tea dealer and grocer)

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Vietnam, Mekong Delta, Man cutting a pineapple in the floating market at Cai Rang near Can Tho

Poultry supplier, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
Poultry supplier, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version of an original 16th century engraving. From Le Moyen Age et la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, Ferdinand Sere and A Rivaud

E & H. T. Anthony Co. 591 Broadway, NYC, USA
E. & H. T. Anthony & Company was the largest supplier and distributors of photographic supplies in the United States during the 19th century - here is there fine office building situated at 591

Soho, London - window display, salon hairdryers
Soho, London - window display, suppliers of salon hairdryers. 1973

Travelling Oil Salesman - H. Jenks of Charlwood St, Pimlico - As Cheap as any. Date: circa 1905

Electricity bill for resident of Lima, New York State, USA
Electricity bill for Mrs William Vary, a resident of Lima, New York State, USA. The power supplier is the Lima Honeoye Electric Light & Railroad Company, six kilowatts were consumed in May 1918

Costume of Ragot, supplier.. Costume of Ragot, supplier. He wears a large claque (bicorn), a suit in a rich wool fabric of chocolate brown decorated with flowers

Silhouette, girl photographing dog
Silhouette of a girl photographing her dog with a box camera. Date: (insert)

Advert, Arthur Pelling of Chiswick, photography
Advertisement and receipt for Arthur Pelling Ltd of Turnham Green Terrace, Chiswick, West London, photography supplier and chemist

Colourmans Shop, St. Martins Lane, London, 1829 (w / c on paper)
XJF354267 Colourmans Shop, St. Martins Lane, London, 1829 (w/c on paper) by Scharf, George the Elder (1788-1860); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Colourmans Shop, St Martins Lane, 1829 (w / c on paper)
XCF282041 Colourmans Shop, St Martins Lane, 1829 (w/c on paper) by Scharf, George the Elder (1788-1860); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Fashion plate depicting male clothing, published by La Fashion, 1841 (colour
XIR173082 Fashion plate depicting male clothing, published by La Fashion, 1841 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French

Advertisement for Lomas and Co. suppliers of kitchen equipment (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF137011 Advertisement for Lomas and Co. suppliers of kitchen equipment (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The Water-Cart, from Street Life in London, by J. Thomson and Adolphe Smith
XJF1765616 The Water-Cart, from Street Life in London, by J. Thomson and Adolphe Smith, 1877 (b/w photo) by Thomson, John (1837-1921); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Armaments Plant
Blast furnaces at the Krupp steelworks in Essen, the chief arms supplier of the German Empire. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Armaments Factory
circa 1914: Interior of the moulding works at the Krupp steelworks in Essen, the chief arms supplier of the German Empire. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Solar panels and sky

Installation of a solar collector, near Freiburg in Breisgau, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Wind turbines in winter at sunrise on a snowy field, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, Europe

Multi-plug power strip with plugs and cables

Armament Plant
Interior of the Krupp steelworks in Essen, the chief arms supplier of the German Empire. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Advertising Card for Whiteleys Electric Shop, 84 John Street, New York, USA - featuring the smiling visage of a pretty model

The F Trevillion builders merchant fleet at Erith, Kent. 17 November 1934

A Bedford truck belonging to W Perring and Co Ltd, the house furnishers based in Sidcup, Kent. Workers are delivering a table. 1936

Customer supplier relationship, artwork F007 / 0252
Customer supplier relationship, conceptual artwork

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"Unveiling the Hidden Threads: Exploring the World of Suppliers" Step into a time capsule and journey through history as we delve into the fascinating world of suppliers. From London Trade Card to Nathan Drake, Colourman, these unsung heroes have played a pivotal role in shaping our lives. In 1954, an advert for Rosebank Fabrics caught the eye of locals, available to order through local stores and furnishers. The allure of exquisite textiles transported us back to an era where craftsmanship reigned supreme. Meanwhile, Chesham, Bucks witnessed Watercress Lorries from Mash & Austin Ltd weaving their way through picturesque streets - a testament to suppliers' dedication in delivering fresh produce. Across the Atlantic Ocean, E & H. T. Anthony Co. , nestled on Broadway in NYC's bustling streetscape, catered to photographers' needs with precision and finesse. Their commitment to quality mirrored that of suppliers worldwide. The fight against injustice found its voice in a coloured engraving charting the impolicy of slavery around 1820. This powerful illustration served as a reminder that even suppliers could be agents of change. A ship chandler's sign from 1940 by Robert Pohle symbolized resilience amidst turbulent times - reminding us that suppliers weather storms alongside us all. Delving further back into history reveals glimpses of opulence within court walls; pen and ink on vellum captured every sip recorded meticulously within a ledger dating back to 1762-73 - proof that even royal courts relied on trusted wine suppliers. Trade cards became works of art themselves; engraved masterpieces showcasing businesses like T & I Dobson's wholesale and retail grocers or Dickinson's embossed cards supplier offering styles fit for any occasion. E Pitts tantalized customers with stationery wonders while W Alexander & Son beckoned book lovers with their enchanting trade card engravings.