Collection Highlights
Decanter and stopper
1823-1845
1936.696ab
Glass
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Box/ Food
Object name
Box/ Food
Date
1906-1920
Medium
Paper
Dimensions
2 5/8 x 1 3/8 x 7/8 in.
Description
A white sample box printed in blue on one side with a mill with a waterwheel and the words "Old Grist Mill/ A Substitute For Coffee/ Potter & Wrightington/ Boston Mass." On the reverse, a print of a stream and the words " Old Grist Mill/ A Mixture/ Healthful & Nutritious". The sides have directions for preparation, ingredients and health claims. The bottom lists other "Old Grist Mill Health Foods". One of two, see 2002.1.2025
Credit Line
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Object Number
2002.1.2024
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
