Trade card for J. Dallinger, Engraver and Copper Plate Printer 1800 - 1900

This trade card for J. Dallinger, Engraver and Copper Plate Printer in Norwich, England is an anonymous example of advertising from the 19th century. The artist depicts four cherubs with tools of the trade: one holding a pen, another working a printing press, and another a compass. The image is surrounded by a ribbon banner that proudly displays J. Dallinger's services. It's a visual reminder of the artistic and technical skills required for engraving and copper plate printing, a crucial industry for the time. This type of advertisement, often used for businesses, offered a visual representation of the company and its services.