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1975-213, Print
The Friendly Society of Cordwainers of England
1975-213, Print

The Friendly Society of Cordwainers of England

Date1790-1830
Engraver Richard Carpenter
OriginEngland, London
MediumLine engraving on laid paper
DimensionsOverall: 2 13/16 × 4in. (7.1 × 10.2cm) Other (Plate): 2 1/2 × 3 5/8in. (2 1/2 × 3 5/8in.)
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1975-213
DescriptionThe upper banners read: "We unite to maintain our Rights Inviolate./ Prosperity attend y.e Justness of our Cause."

The lower banner reads: "The Friendly Society of Cordwainers of England."

The lower margin reads: "Carpenter sculp/ 16 Aldgate high Street./ Instituted the 15 of November, 1784."
Label TextThis trade card was made for "The Friendly Society of Cordwainers of England." A cordwainer made shoes and boots. Societies such as this were an early form of labor union.