Trade Card for the Great Inter-Ocean Show, John B. Doris, 1880-1885

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Artifact Overview

In the last third of the nineteenth century, promoters used a popular medium--trade cards--to announce shows, activities, and community events. Americans enjoyed and often saved the vibrant little advertisements, which survive as historical records of leisure in the United States.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Trade card

Date Made

1880-1885

Subject Date

1880-1885

Creator Notes

John B. Doris was the proprietor of the Great Inter-Ocean Show.

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

89.0.541.1084

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 5.25 in
Width: 3.25 in

Trade Card for the Great Inter-Ocean Show, John B. Doris, 1880-1885