Who created "Trade Card for Suffield, seal engraver"?

Trade Card for Suffield, seal engraver was created by Anonymous, British, late 18th–early 19th century in late 18th–early 19th century.

When was "Trade Card for Suffield, seal engraver" created?

This artwork was created late 18th–early 19th century.

What medium is "Trade Card for Suffield, seal engraver"?

Trade Card for Suffield, seal engraver is Engraving.

Is "Trade Card for Suffield, seal engraver" in the public domain?

Yes, Trade Card for Suffield, seal engraver is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Trade Card for Suffield, seal engraver

Anonymous, British, late 18th–early 19th century

late 18th–early 19th century

Medium

Engraving

Dimensions

Sheet: 2 3/8 × 1 3/4 in. (6.1 × 4.5 cm)

Classification

Prints|Ephemera

Department

Drawings and Prints

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1927

Accession Number

26.102.3

Art Historical Context

Step into the bustling world of late 18th- to early 19th-century with this charming trade card, an anonymous engraving advertising the services of Suffield, a skilled seal engraver. Measuring just 2 3/8 × 1 3/4 inches, this pocket-sized gem was designed to be carried and shared, much like a modern business card promoting Suffield's expertise in crafting intricate seals—essential tools for authenticating documents, jewelry, and personal stationery in an era before widespread photography or rubber stamps. Engraving, the medium here, highlights the precision of British printmaking during the Geo...

Trade Card for Suffield, seal engraver

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