Created on 2024-01-27

This image is a detailed engraved trade card of "Henry Hastings, NIGHTMAN to His Majesties Offices, for the City & Suburbs". The card is ornately framed with vine and floral column designs on either side, and a royal coat of arms featuring two lions and a crown at the top. In the central bottom portion of the card, there is an illustrated street scene with buildings, people, and a horse-drawn cart. The card includes text advertising the services of Henry Hastings, noting his address at '17 Ever Street, near Gerard Tavern, SOUTHWARK'. It mentions that "Gentlemen &c. may depend of having their business decently performed being always at the work himself." The card also states that the best prices are paid for "Lees, Empty Wine Butts, Soapsers & Empty Tuns", and highlights the use of "New Invented Machine Carts for the quick dispatch of Business". Note: A "Nightman" was a person in charge of cleaning and removing the contents of privies (outhouses) and cesspits before public sewage systems were common. Below the scene are markings noting "Morwinstow Post, Delin. Dover Common, Sculp." indicating the designer and engraver of the trade card.

Created on 2024-03-29

This image appears to be an ornate advertisement or calling card for a "Henry Hastings, Nightman" who provided services in the city and suburbs of London. The advertisement is decorated with intricate floral and architectural designs, as well as heraldic elements like a crown and lions. It also mentions that the business offers "New Invented Machine Carts for the quick dispatch of Business" and has "Wells Dug & Rubbish Carted". Overall, the image presents a visually striking and detailed advertisement for this nighttime or sanitation-related business in 19th century London.