Trade Card for W. Mays, Music Engraver 1800 - 1900

This anonymous trade card from the late 18th or early 19th century is an example of graphic design from the era. It advertises the services of W. Mays, a music engraver who worked in Soho, London. The card features elegant script with a decorative flourishes, and showcases the craftsmanship of the engraver. The text states that Mays was an apprentice of the late M. Clackrey, providing historical context for the viewer. This card is a valuable example of commercial graphic design from the time and is part of the collection at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York.