Mercantile Calendar for 1860 — Victorian Chromolithograph

This richly decorated nineteenth-century calendar combines practical typography with the elaborate visual language of Victorian advertising. The calendar for 1860 occupies the center of the composition, surrounded by flowers, cherubs, ornamental scrollwork, rich drapery and colorful allegorical imagery.

An ornate portrait of Johann Gutenberg appears at lower left, celebrating the history of printing while connecting the imagery to John H. Duyckinck's New York stationery and printing business. Printed in 1859 as a color chromolithograph, the work combines commercial design, typography and decorative illustration in an exceptionally detailed period composition.

Artwork Details

• Artist: John H. Duyckinck, printer
• Title: Mercantile Calendar
• Original title: Mercantile calendar
• Series: Popular Graphic Art print filing series
• Date: 1859; calendar for 1860
• Period: 19th century
• Place of Origin: New York, United States
• Medium: Color chromolithograph; sheet 34.6 × 26.9 cm

Framed Print Details

• Fine art printing: Professional 12-color fine art printing technology produces vivid, accurate colors with strong tonal depth and significantly greater nuance than standard 4-color inkjet printing.
• Paper: Smooth premium matte paper with a clean, glare-free finish.
• Paper weight: 200 gsm (80 lb).
• Paper thickness: 0.26 mm (10.3 mils).
• Frame material: Durable pine wood.
• Frame dimensions: Approximately 20 mm (0.79 in) deep and 10–14 mm (0.4–0.6 in) wide.
• Protection: Shatterproof plexiglass protects the print while keeping the framed artwork lightweight.
• Ready to hang: A hanging kit is included, allowing the framed print to be mounted directly on the wall.
• Available sizes: Offered in a range of sizes to suit different spaces.
• Materials: Printed using FSC-certified paper and wood where available.
• Production: Each framed print is produced to order through a trusted international network of professional print studios.
• Shipping: Worldwide shipping is available.
• Made to order: There is no minimum order quantity. Each piece is printed and assembled on demand, reducing unnecessary stock and waste.

Exact frame dimensions, component availability, and production specifications may vary slightly depending on the selected size and destination.