Bidspirit auction | Barbour Lisburn N. Ireland Linen


Barbour Lisburn N. Ireland Linen Thread Advertising Showcard - A framed advertising showcard for Barbour of Lisburn, Northern Ireland. The central illustration depicts a caricature of an elderly tailor in a red cap and tailcoat, sewing a patch onto a boy's trousers. The scene is set within a workshop and features various brand marks. Printed text to the top reads BARBOUR / LISBURN, N. IRELAND. / ESTD 1784. Multiple logos featuring an open hand device are visible, including text for BARBOUR'S, FLAX MARK, SHOE THREAD, ROYAL IRISH LINEN THREAD, and 3 CORD. Two spools in the foreground are marked 3 CORD NO 50 2 OUNCE and BARBOUR'S LINEN THREAD. A white printed strip at the bottom right states All Previous Price Lists Cancelled. The showcard is housed in a glazed wooden frame with metal mounting brackets. Width: 19 inches Height: 24.5 inches.