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Subject: Packaging


Advertisement for Fresh Pack Heavy Waxed Paper Advertisement for Fresh Pack Heavy Waxed Paper

An advertisement for Fresh Pack Heavy Waxed Paper. The advertisement includes a telephone number: 6.7. The advertisement's date of publication is unknown, but based on the style it is likely to be from the early 20th century. The advertisement was found in Collection M, Box 7, Folder 3, Ms. Coll. 1410. The geographic location is inferred as the United States based on the style of the advertisement and the collection's location.

Cigar Box: Bayuk Philadelphia Hand Made Perfecto Cigar Box: Bayuk Philadelphia Hand Made Perfecto

A commercially painted cigar box for Bayuk Philadelphia Hand Made Perfecto cigars. The tin box has two sections and was used for store display. The approximate date is January 1, 1917, based on the donor's information. The box was found in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Eleven Labels: Blue Club Soda and Brown Sarsaparilla Eleven Labels: Blue Club Soda and Brown Sarsaparilla

Collection of eleven labels: nine for Blue Club Soda and two for Brown Sarsaparilla. The labels' exact date of origin is unknown; however, based on the style of the labels, it can be estimated that these items originate from around 1930. The labels were likely used on bottles of soda manufactured in the United States. The collection is part of the Ms. Coll. 1410 collection. More information about the specific manufacturer or distributor of the sodas is not provided.

Green Cardboard Box for Medicine: Rosengarten & Sons Green Cardboard Box for Medicine: Rosengarten & Sons

A green cardboard box for medicine, featuring a lithographed label depicting the manufacturer's plant. The side label indicates the contents as Morphiæ (morphine) Sulphas, in 1/8 ounce vials. This box was part of Merck & Co. and still existed in the late 20th century. The box dates from approximately 1860. The box's geographic location is Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Minister Conger Brand: Original Printed Wrapper Minister Conger Brand: Original Printed Wrapper

Original printed wrapper of a 'Minister Conger Brand' item. The item is described as mint condition. The date of publication is unknown. The geographic location is inferred as Iowa based on the archival collection's location information.

Mirsky, M. D. July 1900 Catalogue of Wrappers Mirsky, M. D. July 1900 Catalogue of Wrappers

This is a July 1900 catalogue from M. D. Mirsky, located at Bleecker and Worster Streets in New York City. The catalogue features illustrations and prices for various wrappers. A large lithograph of Mirsky's store is displayed on the back cover.