Trade Card for W. Baker, Engraver, Lithographer & Stationer 1800 - 1900

This trade card, created by an anonymous artist, dates from between 1800 and 1900 and advertises the services of W. Baker, an engraver, lithographer, and stationer in the city of Suderin. The card features a stylized vignette featuring a woman seated at a desk, a winged angel blowing a trumpet, and various other symbols of the business, including books, compasses, and a printing press. The text of the card details the range of services Baker offered, including bookbinding, printing, and the creation of stationery like bankers' notes, bills of exchange, and visiting cards. This trade card is a prime example of the type of advertisement common in the 19th century, showcasing the growth of printing and publishing technologies.