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Creator:
A. Davis's (Firm : London, England)
Title(s):
[Advertisement for silver, brass and metal polish]
Published/Created:
[ London?] : [A. Davis's], [1843?]
Physical Description:
1 sheet ([1] page) : illustrations ; 25 x 19 cm
Holdings:
Unable to reach service. Holdings currently not available
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Title supplied by cataloger.
Advertisement for: "A. Davis's, the well-known cheap china and glass warehouse, the Red House, 113, Tottenham Court Road, opposite Sholbred's".
Abraham Davis, china & glass dealer, is listed as being at this address in the 1843 Post Office London directory (page 153).
Wood-engraved illustration at the top of sheet is of the lady of the house and the housemaid discussing silver polish.
"The following interesting conversation was overheard the other morning in London, between two pretty servant maids, at the West End of the town".--Beneath illustration.
Subject Terms:
A. Davis's (Firm : London, England)
Cleaning -- Equipment and supplies.
Cleaning compounds.
House cleaning.
Housekeepers -- England -- London -- 19th century.
Metal cleaning.
Social classes -- England -- London.
Form/Genre:
Ephemera.
Advertisements.
Wood engravings.
Leaflet.
Dialogues.
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