Trade Card for Granite Iron Ware, St. Louis Stamping Company, 1890-1900

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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

1890-1900

Subject Date

1890-1900

Creator Notes

Product manufactured by the St. Louis Stamping Company, St. Louis, Missouri. Sold by Peter G. Guilloz & Son, Detroit, Michigan.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

89.0.541.1365

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Lithography
Printing (Process)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 4.25 in
Width: 3 in

Trade Card for Granite Iron Ware, St. Louis Stamping Company, 1890-1900