Textile labels from the 18th and 19th centuries, often overlooked, served as significant historical artifacts. These postcard-sized, illustrated labels, used as trademarks and advertisements by British and Indian merchant agencies and mills, were pasted on machine-manufactured cloth. They not only promoted cotton goods and dyes but also circulated globally, carrying knowledge about trade and cultural exchange. Historians are urged to analyze these 'humble' images for their rich informational content.