Thaddeus Davids & Co. Writing Inks advertising lithograph with fountain – Antique Print
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A window into the past: Thaddeus Davids & Co. Writing Inks advertising lithograph with fountain, preserved in this antique lithograph. It comes from the Snapshots of the Past collection, curated over 25 years for its historical value.
The framed print arrives ready to hang; the unframed option suits custom framing. Perfect for a home, office, library or classroom wall, and a gift with a story behind it. Free shipping in the lower 48 states. Snapshots of the Past, founded in 2001, has served tens of thousands of customers worldwide.
Thaddeus Davids & Co. Writing Inks advertising lithograph with fountain
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Commercial lithography made bold color and detailed drawing inexpensive, and ink makers relied on it to put their names in front of buyers. This piece pairs the Thaddeus Davids & Co. name with a fountain, a motif that would have been familiar to clerks, students, and households who still wrote with dip pens. Advertising like this reached anyone who filled a page by hand, and an eye-catching image was a way to stand out among competing brands. The design likely borrows the look of an ornamental object to suggest elegance and reliability, qualities a writing ink needed to claim.
| Original scan | 1,500 × 1,877 px · prints to 5 × 6 in at 300 dpi |
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| Reference | 3b47956 |
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