Trade Card for Granite Ironware, St. Louis Stamping Co., "The Attack," 1880-1890

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Artifact Overview

As color printing gained momentum in the late 19th century, trade cards became a major means of advertising goods and services. Trade cards for the St. Louis Stamping Company informed customers of the light, durable, and attractive qualities of Granite Iron Ware -- made of metal coated with an enamel that resembled granite.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Trade card

Date Made

1880-1900

Subject Date

1880-1890

Creator Notes

Advertised product by St. Louis Stamping Company, St. Louis, Missouri. Card lithographed by Major, Knapp & Co., New York, New York.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

89.0.541.1360

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Lithography
Printing (Process)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 3 in
Width: 4.25 in

Trade Card for Granite Ironware, St. Louis Stamping Co., "The Attack," 1880-1890