Trade Card for Ocean Bath Toilet Soup, J.D. Larkin & Co., 1885
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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 promoted premium gifts with the purchase of a product. This trade card offers a towel with the purchase of "Ocean Bath" Toilet Soap.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Trade card
Date Made
1885
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
89.0.541.996
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 3.25 in
Width: 2.25 in
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