Trade Card for Six Cord Soft Finish Spool Cotton, Merrick Thread Co., 1880-1900
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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 Six Cord Soft Finish Spool Cotton by Merrick Thread Company.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Trade card
Date Made
1880-1900
Subject Date
1880-1900
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
89.0.541.1184
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Lithography
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 3 in
Width: 4.5 in
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