Trade Card for Ben Einstein's Star Clothing House, Adrian, Michigan, 1870-1900
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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 House in Adrian, Michigan.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Trade card
Date Made
1870-1900
Subject Date
1870-1900
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Ben Einstein, proprietor of Star Clothing House, (Adrian, Michigan). Card by Adrian Press Print.
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
90.0.281.77
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 4.5 in
Width: 2.75 in
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