Moss Brothers Illustrations - Pen & Ink Drawing London Street Scene

Description

An original mid 20th Century illustration for a Moss Bros booklet depicting figures finely dressed in 18th century costume. Label to the reverse reads 'client - Moss Bros. Ref no. M.B 468'. Also with a Kathleen Bowland Studio stamp to the reverse, the studio was an illustration agency first started in 1929 by Kathleen Boland in London. Drawn on card. Unsigned.

Condition

There are areas of discolouration and foxing scattered across the substrate.

Size

20.8 x 18.6cm (8.2" x 7.3")
Sheet: 38.3 x 27.3cm (15.1" x 10.7")

Collection Information

From a small collection of original pen and ink illustrations for a Moss Bros Booklet. The Covent Garden based tailors produced numerous booklets and pamphlets intended to be given away with the purchase of a new suit. Various titles include 'Correct Dress for Horse & Rider', 'Riding Clothes & Saddlery', 'Some Notes on the Chase', and 'A History of Hunting Costume'.

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