Trade Card for Singer Sewing Machines, 1872-1880
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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. The Singer Sewing Machine Company -- founded when Isaac Singer introduced the first practical sewing machine for home use in 1851 -- embraced this method of advertising. The Singer Company produced colorful trade cards, like this one, which informed customers about popular sewing machine.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Trade card
Date Made
1872-1880
Subject Date
1872-1880
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
89.0.541.1479
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Pencil (Marking material)
Technique
Handwriting
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 4.75 in
Width: 3.25 in
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