Printed in England : [L. & C. Hardtmuth Ltd.], [ca. 1905?]
Physical Description:
1 sheet ([2] pages) : illustrations ; 27 x 21 cm
Holdings:
Rare Books and Manuscripts TS1268 .H37 1905 BoxYale Center for British Art, Friends of British Art Fund
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Notes:
"To be obtained from all stationers, artists' colourmen, etc. everywhere. Illustrated price list post free from L. & C. Hardtmuth, Ltd., Koh-i-noor House, Kingsway, London, W.C."--Foot of verso.Title from caption on the recto of the advertisement.Date inferred from the reference to "Koh-i-noor House, Kingsway, London," which first appears in other dated publications circa 1905. In a 1910 advertisement, Koh-i-noor House is still described as a "new landmark."Advertisement for a variety of Koh-i-noor pencils manufactured by L. & C. Hardtmuth (Vienna). The recto is a full page chromolithograph depicting 11 different products, including artists pencils, pocket pencils, copying ink pencils, point protector pencils, and refills. The verso provides additional written description of Koh-i-noor pencils, with product numbers and prices. The verso is printed in blue-violet ink, with five wood-engraved illustrations.
Subject Terms:
L. & C. Hardtmuth. | Pencils. | Artists' materials. | Writing materials and instruments.