Trade Card for Star Clothing Cooperative Company, 1902
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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 the Star Clothing Cooperative in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Trade card
Date Made
1902
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.1430.56
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: 3.5 in
Width: 5.25 in
Inscriptions
written on back:
Mrs. James R. Murphy
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