Trade literature
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Trade Literature A general term including catalogues. Definitions of the term "trade catalog" vary, but in general, trade catalogs are printed materials published by manufacturing, wholesaling, or retailing firms. They promote sales by making advertising claims, give instructions in using products, provide testimonials from satisfied customers, and include detailed descriptions of sale products.
External Links:
- Trade Literature Smithsonian Digital Libraries
- Sewing Machines, Historical Trade Literature Smithsonian Institution Libraries
- Historical Seed Nursery Catalogues Smithsonian Digital Libraries