Makes all Sorts of Widows Weeds, Robers, Riding-habits, Sultains, Banians, Common Gowns, Vests and Tunicks for boys, Coaks and Hoods, &c. the Newest Fashion
by OTTO, Matthias
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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London, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: At the Royal Widow & Sun over against Bullin Court in the Strand, near the new Exchange,, [c1850].. 155 by 95mm (6 by 3.75 inches).. Prints,""Matthias Otto Junr... W is for Widow Outfitter Engraved trade card. The trade card of Matthias Otto Senior, much the same in style and language to the present card, is believed to have been in circulation from around 1735. The fact that both list the same address at Bullin Court on the Strand indicates that the son took over the family business after the death of his eponymous father. Matthias Otto Junior's trade card appears to be from the mid-eighteenth century, and offers a glimpse into the behaviour expected of widowed women at that time. The first article mentioned on Otto's card are """"Widows Weeds"""" which, in 'A Dictionary of the English Language' (1755), Dr Johnson describes as """"a garment of clothing, habit, or dress. Now scarce in use, except in 'widows weeds', the mourning dress of a widow"""". As well as """"Common Gowns, Vests and Tunicks"""", Otto also advertises some rather unique garments, namely """"Banians"""", loose garment worn like a dressing gown and made popular in eighteenth century Europe during the Orientalism craze, and """"Sultains"""", which may be an alternative spelling of 'sultane', a type of dress inspired by Ottoman fashion and popular in France during the seventeenth century. Also shown on the trade card is an image illustrating Otto's sign of """"the Royal Widow & Sun"""", of which he appears to have added the later element after inheriting the firm from his father. BM Heal 86.54
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- Bookseller
- Daniel Crouch Rare Books Ltd (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 17963
- Title
- Makes all Sorts of Widows Weeds, Robers, Riding-habits, Sultains, Banians, Common Gowns, Vests and Tunicks for boys, Coaks and Hoods, &c. the Newest Fashion
- Author
- OTTO, Matthias
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- At the Royal Widow & Sun over against Bullin Court in the Strand, near the new Exchange,
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- [c1850].
- Keywords
- trade card, outfitter, otto, widow""
- Size
- 155 by 95mm (6 by 3.75 inches).
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Daniel Crouch Rare Books Ltd
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London
About Daniel Crouch Rare Books Ltd
Daniel Crouch Rare Books is specialist dealer in antique atlases, maps, plans, sea charts and voyages dating from the fifteenth to the nineteenth centuries. Our carefully selected stock also includes a number of fine prints and globes, and a selection of cartographic reference books.Our particular passions include rare atlases, wall maps, and separately published maps and charts. We strive to acquire unusual and quirky maps that are in fine condition. We are members of the following trade associations: The Antiquarian Bookseller's Association (ABA); The British Antique Dealers' Association (BADA); Confédération Internationale des Négociantes en Oeuvres d'Art (CINOA); The International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB); The Society of London Art Dealers (SLAD); and The European Fine Art Foundation (TEFAF). Daniel and Nick are also both members of The Company of Art Scholars, Dealers, and Collectors.
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