Trade Card for Syers & Treble, Carvers, Gilders, and Printsellers 1800 - 1900
anonymous
themetropolitanmuseumofart
drawing, print
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drawing
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aged paper
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pen sketch
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old engraving style
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sketch book
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personal sketchbook
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pen-ink sketch
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pen and pencil
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pen work
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sketchbook drawing
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sketchbook art
This anonymous trade card from the late 18th or early 19th century advertises the services of Syers & Treble, carvers, gilders, and printsellers. The card, held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, features a coat of arms, a lion, and a unicorn. The text lists the services offered by the company, highlighting their appointment to "their Majesties." The card is a striking example of printmaking and graphic design from the period.
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