Business Card Collection

TRADE CARD: ENGLAND. Trade card for Samuel Neeles engraving shop in the Strand, London. Line engraving, late 18th century

FBJ business greeting and calendar for 1904, with photo, 1904. Creator: Mills Thompson
FBJ business greeting and calendar for 1904, with photo, 1904. Photograph shows a woman Frances B. Johnston sitting on a large rock with mountains in the background

Trade card for Frazer, Army Printer, Stationer and Bookbinder, 19th century. Creator: Anon
Trade card for Frazer, Army Printer, Stationer and Bookbinder, 19th century

Trade Card for Frazer, Army Printer, Stationer and Bookbinder, 19th century. Creator: Anon
Trade Card for Frazer, Army Printer, Stationer and Bookbinder, 19th century

Business card portrait - John B. How and Claes Lagergren, 1889. Creator: Paolo Lombardi
Business card portrait - John B. How and Claes Lagergren, 1889

Business card, studio portrait of elderly woman knitting. (c1880s). Creator: Karolina Christianson
Business card, studio portrait of elderly woman knitting. (c1880s)

Business card, studio portrait of woman holding a photo album. (c1880s) Creator: Karolina Christianson
Business card, studio portrait of woman holding a photo album. (c1880s)

Trade card for William Taylor, engraver, embosser and printer, 19th century

Trade Card of John Meader, Cabinets and Joyners Work, ca. 1690-1720. Creator: John Meader
Trade Card of John Meader, Cabinets and Joyners Work, at the White Lyon in Aldermanbury, ca. 1690-1720

Trade card for Ladislas Lukassy Kunstfeuerwerker, 19th century. Creator: Joseph Franz Kaiser
Trade card for Ladislas Lukassy Kunstfeuerwerker, 19th century

Trade Card Bearing the Name of the Late Gunmaker John Knubley (1750-1795), ca. 17... ca. 1795-1804. Creator: Anon
Trade Card Bearing the Name of the Late Gunmaker John Knubley (1750-1795), ca. 1795-1804

Trade Card for D. MacDonald, Engraver, Lithographer & Letter Press... late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Anon
Trade Card for D. MacDonald, Engraver, Lithographer & Letter Press Printer, late 18th-early 19th century

Trade Card for John Steell, Carver, Gilder, and Printseller, 19th century. 19th century. Creator: Anon
Trade Card for John Steell, Carver, Gilder, and Printseller, 19th century

Trade Card of the Gunmaker Samuel Brunn (active 1795-1820), 1797-1803. 1797-1803. Creator: Anon
Trade Card of the Gunmaker Samuel Brunn (active 1795-1820), 1797-1803

Trade Card for Robert Sayer & Co. Map, Chart and Printsellers, 19th century. 19th century. Creator: Anon
Trade Card for Robert Sayer & Co. Map, Chart and Printsellers, 19th century

Trade Card for Burgiss Lithographic Drawing Books, 1820. 1820. Creator: Anon
Trade Card for Burgiss Lithographic Drawing Books, 1820

Trade Card for Brass Founders, Birmingham, 1800. 1800. Creator: Anon
Trade Card for Brass Founders, Birmingham, 1800

Trade Card for Button Makers, Birmingham, 1800. 1800. Creator: Anon
Trade Card for Button Makers, Birmingham, 1800

Trade Card for John Hancock, Engraver, Letter Press & Copper Plate Printer, 1818. 1818. Creator: Anon
Trade Card for John Hancock, Engraver, Letter Press & Copper Plate Printer, 1818

Trade Card for Charles Skipper, Letter Press and Lithographic Printer, 1828. 1828. Creator: Anon
Trade Card for Charles Skipper, Letter Press and Lithographic Printer, 1828

Trade Card for Hare & Co. Ltd, 1910. 1910. Creator: Anon
Trade Card for Hare & Co. Ltd, 1910

Trade Card for George Mann & Co. Ltd. Offset Printers, 1910. 1910. Creator: Anon
Trade Card for George Mann & Co. Ltd. Offset Printers, 1910

Trade Card for Cond & Co. Manufacturing Stationers and Art Printers, 19th century. 19th century. Creator: Anon
Trade Card for Cond & Co. Manufacturing Stationers and Art Printers, 19th century

Trade Card for Dr. Whitaker & Co. Lithogravers, Engravers and Printers, 19th century. 19th century Creator: Anon
Trade Card for Dr. Whitaker & Co. Lithogravers, Engravers and Printers, 19th century

Trade Card for JoseMaria Cardano, Lithographer, 19th century. 19th century. Creator: Anon
Trade Card for Jose Maria Cardano, Lithographer, 19th century

Trade Card for Thorton & Pattinson, Bookbinders, Lithographers and Engravers, 19th... 19th century. Creator: Anon
Trade Card for Thorton & Pattinson, Bookbinders, Lithographers and Engravers, 19th century

Trade Card for George Fell, Stationer, Bookseller, Engraver and Printer, 19th century. 19th century Creator: Anon
Trade Card for George Fell, Stationer, Bookseller, Engraver and Printer, 19th century

Trade Card for John Fothergill, Commercial and Historical Engraver, 19th century. 19th century. Creator: Anon
Trade Card for John Fothergill, Commercial and Historical Engraver, 19th century

Trade Card for W. Percival, General Engraver & Ornamental Printer, 19th century. 19th century. Creator: Anon
Trade Card for W. Percival, General Engraver & Ornamental Printer, 19th century

Trade Card for Allan & Ferguson, Engravers, Lithographers & Printers, 19th century. 19th century. Creator: Anon
Trade Card for Allan & Ferguson, Engravers, Lithographers & Printers, 19th century

Trade Card for Charles and Edwin Layton, Engravers and Printers, ca. 1800. ca. 1800. Creator: Anon
Trade Card for Charles and Edwin Layton, Engravers and Printers, ca. 1800

Trade Card for W. Francis & Co. Lithographers and Printers, 19th century. 19th century. Creator: Anon
Trade Card for W. Francis & Co. Lithographers and Printers, 19th century

Trade Card for Strakers Improved Lithographic Presses, 19th century. 19th century. Creator: Anon
Trade Card for Strakers Improved Lithographic Presses, 19th century

Advertisement for John Swain & Son, Photo Process Engravers in "The British Printe... 19th century. Creator: Anon
Advertisement for John Swain & Son, Photo Process Engravers in " The British Printer", 19th century

In the neighborhood where the Salvation Army operates, San Francisco, California, 1939. Creator: Dorothea Lange
Salvation Army, San Francisco, California. In the neighborhood where the Salvation Army operates. Sedan service to Los Angeles on share the expense basis

Trade card for Frazer, Army Printer, Stationer and Bookbinder, 1736

Business Card for Samuel Maverick, c. 1812-45 (engraving)
1079081 Business Card for Samuel Maverick, c.1812-45 (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society, USA; (add.info.: Samuel Maverick)

Trade card of Jeane Tempell, Chimbley Swepers
3038212 Trade card of Jeane Tempell, Chimbley Swepers by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

The carte de visite (chromolitho)
1094211 The carte de visite (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The carte de visite)

Trade Card of Pierre Mourgeon, 1796. Creator: Charles Balthazar Julien Fé
Trade Card of Pierre Mourgeon, 1796

Trade Card for Thomas Jefferys, Engraver, Geographer, and Printseller, 18th century

Trade Card for Miscellaneous Professions &c. Birmingham, 1800

Trade Card for Mark H. Gibson, Engraver and Printer, 19th century. Creator: Anon
Trade Card for Mark H. Gibson, Engraver and Printer, 19th century

Trade card for J. M. Johnson, Engraver and Lithographer, 19th century. Creator: Anon
Trade card for J.M. Johnson, Engraver and Lithographer, 19th century

Trade card for Goodwill & Lawson, engravers, printers and stationers, 19th century

Trade Card for Vowles Lithographic Printers Office, Printer, 19th century. Creator: Anon
Trade Card for Vowles Lithographic Printers Office, Printer, 19th century

Trade Card for Charles H. Matthews, glyphographic draughtsman, 19th century

Trade card for George Odell, Printer, 19th century. Creator: Anon
Trade card for George Odell, Printer, 19th century

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"Unveiling the Artistry of Trade Cards: A Glimpse into Historical Business Connections" Step back in time and explore the exquisite world of trade cards, small yet captivating pieces of art that served as a precursor to modern-day business cards. These historical gems provide a window into the vibrant commercial landscape of yesteryears. From Samuel Neeles' engraving shop in London's Strand during the late 18th century to William Taylor's versatile skills as an engraver, embosser, and printer in the 19th century, these trade cards showcase the craftsmanship and entrepreneurial spirit prevalent at that time. John Meader's cabinet and joinery work card from around 1690-1720 transports us to an era where skilled artisans were highly sought after for their expertise. Meanwhile, Ladislas Lukassy Kunstfeuerwerker's card takes us on a journey through mesmerizing fireworks displays that captivated audiences during the 19th century. Cartes de Visite featuring Adolphe Cremieux remind us how photography revolutionized communication by immortalizing prominent figures like him in stunning portraits during c. 1862. The legacy of gunmaker John Knubley lives on through his trade card dating back to ca. 1795-1804, serving as a testament to his reputation within his craft. D. MacDonald's multi-talented endeavors as an engraver, lithographer, and letter press practitioner come alive through his late 18th-early 19th-century trade card. John Steell's diverse skills as a carver, gilder, and printseller shine brightly through his beautifully designed trade card from the 19th century. Samuel Brunn’s gunmaking prowess is showcased with finesse on his meticulously crafted trade card from between 1797-1803. Robert Sayer & Co. 's map, chart, and printselling business thrived throughout the 19th century, as depicted in their trade card.