Trade Card for Ayer's Hair Vigor, circa 1885
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Artifact Overview
James C. Ayer (1818-1878), a purveyor of patent medicines in the 19th century, claimed his treatments could cure colds, coughs, and other ailments, purify the blood, and invigorate the hair. Ayer--and later his company--successfully marketed his products by printing thousands of trade cards, almanacs, and newspaper and magazine ads. Ayer's company continued production well into the 20th century.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Trade card
Date Made
circa 1885
Subject Date
circa 1885
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
89.0.541.510
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 5.25 in
Width: 3.25 in
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