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Trading Card, Gum Inc. Superman No. 6

Object Details

Description (Brief)
One of a set of 72 trading card featuring Superman, included in packages of Gum Inc.'s "Superman Bubble Gum" in 1940. Each "adventure story" card features an image of Superman on the front with a connected story on the back. The cards are one of the earliest examples of merchandise featuring the iconic superhero.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
maker
Gum, Inc.
associated institution
Superman of America Club
copyright holder
Superman, Inc.
maker
Gum, Inc.
Superman, Inc.
Date made
1940
Credit Line
DC Comics, Incorporated
Physical Description
cardboard (overall material)
ink (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 3 1/2 in x 3 in; 8.89 cm x 7.62 cm
Object Name
Card, Bubble Gum
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