Trade Card for Sewing Thread, J. & P. Coats, 1880-1895
THF286632 / Trade Card for Sewing Thread, J. & P. Coats, 1880-1895
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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 Six Cord Thread from J. & P. Coats Company.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Trade card
Date Made
1880-1895
Subject Date
1880-1895
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
89.0.541.1026
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 2.875 in
Width: 4.375 in
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