Trade Card for Granite Ironware, St. Louis Stamping Co., "The Attack," 1880-1890
THF299872 / 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.
Collection Title
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
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