Trade Card for Solar Tip Shoes, John Mundell & Co., 1870-1890
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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 Solar Tip Shoes sold by John Mundell & Company.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Trade card
Date Made
1870-1890
Subject Date
1870-1890
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
89.0.541.1107
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 3 in
Width: 5.25 in
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