Trade Card for Mrs. Killin Millinery, 1881

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Artifact Overview

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 Mrs. Killin's millinery in Morenci, Michigan.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Trade card

Date Made

1881

Subject Date

circa 1881

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

89.0.541.1280

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Lithography
Printing (Process)

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 4.5 in
Width: 2.75 in