Trade Card for Merrick's Spool Cotton, Merrick Thread Co., 1893-1898
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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 Merrick's Spool Cotton by Merrick Thread Company.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Trade card
Date Made
1893-1898
Subject Date
1893-1898
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
85.127.57
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Estate of Stanley H. Cousineau.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Lithography
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 3.5 in
Width: 5.5 in
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