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- Trade Card for Granite Ironware, St. Louis Stamping Co., "For Kitchen and Table Use," 1884 - 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.

- 1884
- Collections - Artifact
Trade Card for Granite Ironware, St. Louis Stamping Co., "For Kitchen and Table Use," 1884
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.