Trade Card for Adam Forepaugh & Sells Bros. Circus, "Sultans Own Sons of the Desert," 1870-1890
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Artifact Overview
In the last third of the nineteenth century, promoters used a popular medium--trade cards--to announce shows, activities, and community events. Americans enjoyed and often saved the vibrant little advertisements, which survive as historical records of leisure in the United States.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Trade card
Date Made
1870-1890
Subject Date
1870-1890
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Advertisment for Adam Forepaugh & Sells Bros. Circus white elephant. Card printed by Courier Litho. Co., Buffalo, New York.
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
89.0.541.47
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 3.438 in
Width: 6 in
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