Trade Card for Lee's Drug Store, Detroit, Michigan, circa 1885
THF208402 / Trade Card for Lee's Drug Store, Detroit, Michigan, circa 1885
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Artifact Overview
Trade cards were advertisements found in product packages or distributed by local merchants. This card advertises textbooks and other school supplies at Lee's Drug Store. Textbooks were not provided by schools, even in large cities like Detroit. Books were passed down as students advanced and students often shared books. Note that these prices are in cents, not dollars.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Trade card
Date Made
circa 1885
Subject Date
circa 1885
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Trade card made for Lee's Drug Store, Detroit, Michigan.
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
84.13.27.30
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 4.375 in
Width: 2.875 in
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