Trade Card for Six Cord Soft Finish Spool Cotton, Merrick Thread Co., circa 1886

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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

circa 1886

Subject Date

circa 1886

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

89.0.541.1180

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Lithography
Printing (Process)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 4.5 in
Width: 3 in