Trade Card for Thomson's Security Rein Holder, Babcock Buggy Co., circa 1890

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Artifact Overview

This card advertises the Thomson Security Rein Holder, which kept a horse's reins within easy reach but did not require the driver to hold them. As the number of horse-drawn vehicles sold in the U.S. grew over the 19th century, so did the variety of accessories available for them. Safety is the major selling point used in this ad.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Trade card

Date Made

circa 1890

Subject Date

circa 1890

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

89.0.541.143

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 3 in
Width: 4.5 in