Trade Card for Jones and Barriff, Engravers and Printers 1800 - 1900

This trade card from the late 18th to early 19th century advertises the services of Jones and Barriff, engravers and printers in general. The card, which is held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, features an elegant and ornate inscription in a flowing script. The script is characteristic of the decorative styles used in trade cards during this period. The address, No. 36. Threadneedle Street, nearly opposite Bedford Row, London, suggests the card was intended for a local audience. The use of ornate script in the card was intended to communicate quality and professionalism to potential customers.