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

Creator Notes

Ben Einstein, proprietor of Star Clothing House, (Adrian, Michigan). Card by Adrian Press Print.

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

Trade Card for Ben Einstein's Star Clothing House, Adrian, Michigan, 1870-1900