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
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Product retailed by W.H. Byrne, Detroit, Michigan. Card distributed by St. Louis Stamping Company, St. Louis, Missouri.
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
89.0.541.1363
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
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