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- Larkin Company, "Supplement No. 1 to 1893 Premium List," July 1, 1893 - John D. Larkin established a soap manufacturing company in 1875. He hired his brother-in-law, Elbert Hubbard, as a salesman. Hubbard developed "The Larkin Idea," a plan that sold goods directly to consumers through mail-order catalogs and offered incentivizing giveaways. It was a success. By the early 1900s, Larkin's catalogs contained pages of products and even more pages of premiums from which customers could choose.
- July 01, 1893
- Collections - Artifact
Larkin Company, "Supplement No. 1 to 1893 Premium List," July 1, 1893
John D. Larkin established a soap manufacturing company in 1875. He hired his brother-in-law, Elbert Hubbard, as a salesman. Hubbard developed "The Larkin Idea," a plan that sold goods directly to consumers through mail-order catalogs and offered incentivizing giveaways. It was a success. By the early 1900s, Larkin's catalogs contained pages of products and even more pages of premiums from which customers could choose.
- "Old Company Plate Signature" Flatware Set with Case, 1950-1955 -
- 1950-1955
- Collections - Artifact
"Old Company Plate Signature" Flatware Set with Case, 1950-1955
- "Kellogg's Offer You the Chance-of-a-Lifetime to Build this Beautiful Silverware Set," 1950-1955 -
- 1950-1955
- Collections - Artifact
"Kellogg's Offer You the Chance-of-a-Lifetime to Build this Beautiful Silverware Set," 1950-1955
- Catalog for the Paul Revere Silver Company, circa 1920 -
- circa 1920
- Collections - Artifact
Catalog for the Paul Revere Silver Company, circa 1920
- Trade Card for "Boraxine" Soap, J.D. Larkin & Co., circa 1880 - As color printing gained momentum in the late 19th century, advertisers bombarded potential customers with trade cards. Americans enjoyed and often saved the little advertisements found in product packages or distributed by local merchants. J.D. Larkin & Co.'s trade cards were known for promoting premium gifts with the purchase of a product. This card offers silver-plated utentils with the purchase of "Ideal" White Soap.
- circa 1880
- Collections - Artifact
Trade Card for "Boraxine" Soap, J.D. Larkin & Co., circa 1880
As color printing gained momentum in the late 19th century, advertisers bombarded potential customers with trade cards. Americans enjoyed and often saved the little advertisements found in product packages or distributed by local merchants. J.D. Larkin & Co.'s trade cards were known for promoting premium gifts with the purchase of a product. This card offers silver-plated utentils with the purchase of "Ideal" White Soap.
- "Kellogg's Money Saving Offers," 1950-1955 -
- 1950-1955
- Collections - Artifact
"Kellogg's Money Saving Offers," 1950-1955