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Trade Cards were popular from the about the 1870’s until the 1900’s when lithography made it possible to mass produce advertisements. - Collection Connections
Usually trade cards had a picture on one side and an ad for a product on the other. There were custom cards printed as well and stock cards which could be used for any product. These cards were eagerly collected and traded by the public. The typical card size was 3-1/2 x 4-1/2”. However the …
