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Tom Moore Ghirardelli Motion Picture Star Card

Object Details

Description
Sepia tone motion picture star card of Irish-born American actor and director, Tom Moore. He was frequently cast as the romantic lead in silent films as well as some of the first talking motion pictures. Moore is best known for his roles in Manhandled, A Kiss for Cinderella, and Ten Laps to Go.
The card is from a set of 70 movie star cards inserted into packages of Ghirardelli Milk Chocolate. The Ghiradelli Chocolate Company was founded by an Italian named Domenico Ghiradelli. Over 160 years later, Ghiradelli is the oldest continuously operating chocolate maker in America.
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
depicted (sitter)
Moore, Thomas J.
date made
1920s
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
ink (overall material)
Measurements
overall: 5 1/2 in x 2 7/8 in; 13.97 cm x 7.3025 cm
Object Name
Card, Trading
card
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