Below is a Stewart, Rowell, & Co business card from the nineteenth century.
The reverse of the card reads

Sir,
Having extended our business, and being desirous of extending our connexions, our Traveller, Mr. James McWilliam, will wait upon you and show you Patterns; and, if the quality and prices of our goods meet your approbation, we will feel obliged by receiving a part of your orders.

Your obedient Servants,

Stewart, Rowell, & Co

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