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Houston, Foster & Co., importers of select woollens & tailors' trimmings
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Illustration of the exterior of the Houston, Foster & Company building. There are people walking on the sidewalk in front, and two horse-drawn carriages in the street.

Houston, Foster & Co., importers of select woollens & tailors' trimmings

DateApproximately 1885
Names
(lithographer)
Alternate Title
  • Houston, Foster & Co., importers of select woollens & tailors' trimmings
FormatEphemera
Notes
Presented by A. Williamson Jr. 
Medium
Trade cards
Medium
Advertising cards
Dimensions12.1 cm x 7.9 cm (4 3/4 in. x 3 1/8 in.)
Language
CollectionBaldwin Collection of Canadiana
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession NumberCA-1885-HOUSTON-FOSTER-VS
GeographyCountryCanada
GeographyCity, town, twpToronto
GeographyEast-west streetWellington Street
GeographyNeighbourhoodFinancial District
GeographyProvince or StateOntario
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