Trade Card for "Boraxine" Soap, J.D. Larkin & Co., circa 1880
THF296320 / Trade Card for "Boraxine" Soap, J.D. Larkin & Co., circa 1880
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Artifact Overview
As color printing gained momentum in the late 19th century, advertisers bombarded potential customers with trade cards. Americans enjoyed and often saved the little advertisements found in product packages or distributed by local merchants. J.D. Larkin & Co.'s trade cards were known for promoting premium gifts with the purchase of a product. This card offers silver-plated utentils with the purchase of "Ideal" White Soap.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Trade card
Date Made
circa 1880
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
89.0.541.1000
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 5.25 in
Width: 3.375 in
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