Trade Cards of Cornelius Varley and Andrew Yeates, London, c.1850

Five printed trade or visiting cards on paper of Cornelius Varley, in his three roles as artist, inventor, and (as Varley & Son) optical instrument maker, and of Andrew Yeates, in a paper envelope; 2 copies of the Varley & Son card; they are untrimmed, possibly printer's proofs or later impressions. The Varley cards all have their 1 Charles Street address. Varley & Son traded under that name between 1848 and 1854 so the cards are from that period; Andrew Yeates is recorded from 1840 to 1863.

A. Yeates 'Mathematical Instrument Maker....'

Varley & Sons ' Opticians ....'

Cornelius Varley 'Patentee of the Graphic Telescope, Microsopes &c ....'

Mr Cornelius Varley ' Artist ....'