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London Trade Card - Mrs Holts Italian Warehouse
London Trade Card - Mrs Holts Italian Warehouse at the two Olive Posts in the Strand. Selling Italian silks, satins, velvets, damasks, fans, hats, as well as various Italian foodstuffs.
18th century
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Media ID 14386575
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Business Cargo Cloth Commerce Docks Export Fans Florence Foodstuffs Genoa Holt Loading Naples Olive Plank Posts Quay Quayside Silks Strand Textile Textiles Tradeswoman Tradeswomen Venice Warehouse Wares Damasks Leghorn Satins Velvets
10"x8" (25x20cm) Photo Print
Step back in time with our exquisite London Trade Card print from Mary Evans Picture Library. This stunning 18th century image, titled "Mrs Holts Italian Warehouse," showcases the bustling Olive Posts in the Strand, where Mrs. Holt's warehouse proudly displayed and sold an array of Italian imports. Delight in the vibrant colors and intricate patterns of the silks, satins, velvets, damasks, fans, hats, and various Italian foodstuffs on display. Add a touch of history and character to your home or office with this beautifully detailed, museum-quality photographic print from Media Storehouse.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19cm x 25.4cm (7.5" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 20.3cm x 25.4cm (8" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "Mrs. Holt's Italian Warehouse: A Hub of International Trade in 18th Century London" This evocative image captures the bustling scene at Mrs. Holt's Italian Warehouse, located at the Olive Posts in the Strand during the 18th century. The two olive posts, prominent in the background, served as important landmarks for merchants and traders, marking the quayside where ships from Genoa, Leghorn, Naples, Venice, and Florence would dock, bringing with them a wealth of Italian goods. Mrs. Holt's establishment was a thriving business, renowned for its diverse offerings of Italian silks, satins, velvets, damasks, fans, hats, and various Italian foodstuffs. The textiles, imported from the major Italian cities, were highly sought after for their exquisite designs and fine quality. The foodstuffs, including olives, cheeses, pastas, and other delicacies, added to the vibrant and enticing atmosphere of the warehouse. The scene is filled with activity, as workers load cargo from the ships onto the planks, ready for transportation to the warehouse. The energy and excitement of international commerce is palpable, with the sounds of haggling, the clanging of metal, and the bustle of people moving about. The warehouse itself, with its open doors, invites passersby to explore its wares and indulge in the flavors and textures of Italy. This photograph is a testament to the rich and diverse trade relationships that existed between London and Italy during the 18th century, and the entrepreneurial spirit of the women, like Mrs. Holt, who capitalized on these connections to build successful businesses.
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