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- Trade Card for Hood's Sarsaparilla, C.I. Hood & Co., circa 1885 - In the late 19th century, trade cards were a major means for advertising goods and services. Patent medicine producer, C.I. Hood & Co., had its own advertising department, creating cookbooks, calendars, and, most abundantly, trade cards. Hood's Sarsaparilla became the company's most popular product and trade cards, like this one, promoted its medicinal qualities as a blood purifier.
- circa 1885
- Collections - Artifact
Trade Card for Hood's Sarsaparilla, C.I. Hood & Co., circa 1885
In the late 19th century, trade cards were a major means for advertising goods and services. Patent medicine producer, C.I. Hood & Co., had its own advertising department, creating cookbooks, calendars, and, most abundantly, trade cards. Hood's Sarsaparilla became the company's most popular product and trade cards, like this one, promoted its medicinal qualities as a blood purifier.
- Hallmark "Fun on a Big Scale" Christmas Ornament, 1992 - Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.
- 1992
- Collections - Artifact
Hallmark "Fun on a Big Scale" Christmas Ornament, 1992
Already known for greeting cards, Hallmark introduced a line of Christmas ornaments in 1973. The company's annual release of an increasing array of ornaments revolutionized Christmas decorating, appealing to customers' interest in marking memories and milestones as well as expressing one's personality and unique tastes.