Trade Card for Six Cord Thread, J. & P. Coats, 1880-1900
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Late 19th century trade cards used colorful illustrations and promotional text to sell products. They also reflect the prejudices of the time. This trade card promised the black thread from J. & P. Coats will not fade. The card was a subtle confirmation to white consumers that blacks could never become white.
Late 19th century trade cards used colorful illustrations and promotional text to sell products. They also reflect the prejudices of the time. This trade card promised the black thread from J. & P. Coats will not fade. The card was a subtle confirmation to white consumers that blacks could never become white.
Artifact
Trade card
Date Made
1880-1900
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Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
89.0.541.1040
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 4.5 in
Width: 3 in