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
Place of Creation
Collection Title
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
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