Trade Card for Singer Sewing Machines, 1880-1900
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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 vibrant little advertisements found in product packages or distributed by local merchants. This colorful trade card promoted the Singer Sewing Machine Company, founded by Isaac Singer when he introduced the first practical sewing machine for home use in 1851.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Trade card
Date Made
1880-1900
Subject Date
1880-1900
Creators
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
89.0.541.1476
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 3.75 in
Width: 5 in
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