Trade Card for Men's and Boy's Clothing, Star Clothing Cooperative Co., 1880-1900
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As color printing gained momentum in the late 19th century, trade cards became a major means of advertising goods and services. Americans enjoyed and often saved the little advertisements found in product packages or distributed by local merchants. This trade card advertises the Star Clothing Cooperative in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
As color printing gained momentum in the late 19th century, trade cards became a major means of advertising goods and services. Americans enjoyed and often saved the little advertisements found in product packages or distributed by local merchants. This trade card advertises the Star Clothing Cooperative in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Artifact
Trade card
Date Made
1880-1900
Subject Date
1880-1900
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
00.1430.57
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Mrs. James R. Murphy
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 4 in
Width: 3.25 in
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