Trade Card for C.I. Hood & Co. with Hood's Photos of the World, "The Vesuvius, Naples, Italy," 1890-1910
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In the late 19th century, trade cards were a major means of advertising goods and services. Patent medicine producer, C.I. Hood & Co., had its own advertising department, creating cookbooks, calendars, and, most abundantly, trade cards. The trade card series, "Hood's Photos of the World," became popular among consumers, as it offered views of far-away places, providing a window to the broader world.
In the late 19th century, trade cards were a major means of advertising goods and services. Patent medicine producer, C.I. Hood & Co., had its own advertising department, creating cookbooks, calendars, and, most abundantly, trade cards. The trade card series, "Hood's Photos of the World," became popular among consumers, as it offered views of far-away places, providing a window to the broader world.
Artifact
Trade card
Date Made
1890-1910
Subject Date
1890-1910
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
33.149.50
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Photomechanical processes
Printing (Process)
Color
Sepia (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 4.25 in
Width: 6.25 in
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