Advertising - Overview
Advertising is meant to persuade, and the themes and techniques of that persuasion reveal a part of the nation's history. The Museum has preserved advertising campaigns for several familiar companies, such as Marlboro, Alka-Seltzer, Federal Express, Cover Girl, and Nike. It also holds the records of the NW Ayer Advertising Agency and business papers from Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Carvel Ice Cream, and other companies. The Warshaw Collection of Business Americana comprises thousands of trade cards, catalogs, labels, and other business papers and images dating back to the late 1700s.
Beyond advertising campaigns, the collections encompass thousands of examples of packaging, catalogs, and other literature from many crafts and trades, from engineering to hat making. The collections also contain an eclectic array of advertising objects, such as wooden cigar-store Indians, neon signs, and political campaign ads.
"Advertising - Overview" showing 44 items.
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James B. Childs Advertising Token
- Description (Brief)
- The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this advertising token during the mid 19th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, medals, coins, and tokens.
- Obverse: Image of a dandelion. The legend reads: UNITED WE STAND/ DIVIDED WE FALL.
- Reverse: The legend reads: JAMES B. CHILDS/ CLOTHING HATS, CAPS & TRUNKS/ WOOSTER OHIO.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- maker
- Scovill Manufacturing Company
- ID Number
- 1981.0296.1517
- accession number
- 1981.0296
- catalog number
- 1981.0296.1517
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History, Kenneth E. Behring Center
Mittnacht’s Advertising Token
- Description (Brief)
- The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this advertising token during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, medals, coins, and tokens.
- Obverse: Image of a chopping block. The legend reads: 23 SPRING ST./NEW YORK
- Reverse: Central image of Mittnacht’s Safe. The legend reads: G.M. MITTNACHT’S EAGLE SAFE.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- maker
- Scovill Manufacturing Company
- ID Number
- 1981.0296.1520
- accession number
- 1981.0296
- catalog number
- 1981.0296.1520
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History, Kenneth E. Behring Center
R.C. Barcley Advertising Token
- Description (Brief)
- The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this advertising token during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, medals, coins, and tokens.
- Obverse: The legend reads: FINE CUTLERY STATIONARY & PAPERHANGINGS/ BOOKS & STATIONARY.
- Reverse: The legend reads: R. C. BARCLEY BOOK SELLER & BINDER/ MAIN ST. NORFOLK VA.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- maker
- Scovill Manufacturing Company
- ID Number
- 1981.0296.1521
- accession number
- 1981.0296
- catalog number
- 1981.0296.1521
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History, Kenneth E. Behring Center
Brimelow Advertising Token
- Description (Brief)
- The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this advertising token around 1863. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, medals, coins, and tokens.
- Obverse: Image of a mortar and pestle, surrounded by a wreath. The legend reads: T. BRIMELOW, DRUGIST, 432 THIRD AVENUE. N-Y./ 1863/ 1.
- Reverse: Rim encircled by stars. The legend reads: GOOD FOR ONE GLASS OF SODA.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- maker
- Scovill Manufacturing Company
- ID Number
- 1981.0296.1526
- accession number
- 1981.0296
- catalog number
- 1981.0296.1526
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History, Kenneth E. Behring Center
John Thomas Jr. Advertising Token
- Description (Brief)
- The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this advertising token during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, medals, coins, and tokens.
- Obverse: The legend reads: REDEEMED EXCHANGED & DEAN ST'S 1863 ALBANY N.Y.
- Reverse: The legend reads: JOHN THOMAS JR. PREMIUM MILLS COFFEE & SPICES.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- referenced
- Thomas, Jr., John
- maker
- Scovill Manufacturing Company
- ID Number
- 1981.0296.1527
- accession number
- 1981.0296
- catalog number
- 1981.0296.1527
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History, Kenneth E. Behring Center
Lyon’s Magnetic Powder Advertising Token
- Description (Brief)
- The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this advertising token during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, and tokens.
- Obverse: Bust of Lady Liberty facing left. Her headdress reads “E.Lyon.” Legend: E. LYON./ 424 BROADWAY NEW YORK.
- Reverse: Eagle with shield, holding arrows in one talon and a branch in the other. Legend: MAGNETIC POWDER & PILLS/ FOR INSECTS & RATS.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- maker
- Scovill Manufacturing Company
- ID Number
- 1981.0296.1529
- accession number
- 1981.0296
- catalog number
- 1981.0296.1529
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History, Kenneth E. Behring Center
Smith Brothers Advertising Token
- Description (Brief)
- The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this advertising token during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, medals, coins, and tokens.
- Obverse: Image of a sheaf of grain. The legend reads: SMITH BROTHERS,/ADDISON, MICH.
- Reverse: The legend reads: DEALERS IN DRY GOODS GROCERIES & HARDWARE 1863.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- referenced
- Smith Brothers
- maker
- Scovill Manufacturing Company
- ID Number
- 1981.0296.1531
- accession number
- 1981.0296
- catalog number
- 1981.0296.1531
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History, Kenneth E. Behring Center
Eisendrath Glove Company Advertising Token
- Description (Brief)
- The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this advertising token during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, medals, coins, and tokens.
- Obverse: Profile image of a standing horse. The legend reads: FAMOUS SCUFF- PROOF HORSE HIDE.
- Reverse: The legend reads: EISENDRATH GLOVE COMPANY/ 173 WEST MADISON STREET/ CHICAGO ILLINOIS.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- referenced
- Eisendrath Glove Co.
- maker
- Scovill Manufacturing Company
- ID Number
- 1981.0296.1533
- accession number
- 1981.0296
- catalog number
- 1981.0296.1533
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History, Kenneth E. Behring Center
Francisco & Co. Advertising Token
- Description (Brief)
- The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this advertising token during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, medals, coins, and tokens.
- Obverse: Image of a top hat. The legend reads: FRANCISCO & CO./ HATTERS.
- Reverse: Image of eagle with shield, holding arrows in one talon and a branch in the other. The legend reads: 348 MAIN ST, MEMPHIS, TENN.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- maker
- Scovill Manufacturing Company
- ID Number
- 1981.0296.1535
- accession number
- 1981.0296
- catalog number
- 1981.0296.1535
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History, Kenneth E. Behring Center
Hammonton Park Advertising Token
- Description (Brief)
- The Scovill Manufacturing Company of Waterbury, Connecticut produced this transportation token during the early 20th century. The Scovill Company was established in 1802 as a button manufacturer and is still in business today. Scovill was an early industrial American innovator, adapting armory manufacturing processes to mass-produce a variety of consumer goods including buttons, daguerreotype mats, medals, coins, and transportation tokens.
- Obverse: Image of a man on a pedestal with raised arms holding a wreath. The legend reads: ANIMATED STYLE.
- Reverse: 3 sets of 3 stars with two branches. The legend reads: HAMMONTON PARK CLOTHES.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- maker
- Scovill Manufacturing Company
- ID Number
- 1981.0296.1536
- accession number
- 1981.0296
- catalog number
- 1981.0296.1536
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History, Kenneth E. Behring Center