Trade Card for Robert Sayer & Co., Map, Chart and Printsellers 1800 - 1900

This trade card from the late 18th or early 19th century was created for Robert Sayer & Co., a map, chart and printseller in London. The card is a handwritten document with elegant calligraphy, an indication of the high quality of the products they sold. The ornate lettering and elaborate flourishes of the script showcase the craftsmanship of the time. The trade card itself is a good example of graphic design that was popular in the period, and is a useful visual for understanding the business practices of that era.