ca. 1880's - "Huntley & Palmers Biscuits." - Authentic Antique Advertising Trade Card
"Grand Prix ... Paris, 1878." / Paris Exposition Reference dates this card circa late 1870's to early 1880's.
Brands: Butter Finger / Casino / Boudoir / Breakfast / Folkstone / Opera Wafers, etc. / etc.
Approx. 4.3 x 3.5 inches - Condition... shows age with flaws. Please study scans. British Navy Military Theme
"Huntley & Palmers is a British company of biscuit makers originally based in Reading, Berkshire.
Formed by Joseph Huntley in 1822, the company became one of the world's first global brands.
In 1865, the company expanded into the European continent, and received royal warrants from
Napoleon III and Leopold II of Belgium. At their height, they employed over 5,000 peopled became the
world's largest biscuit firm in 1900. The origins of the firm's success lay in a number of areas.
They provided a wide variety of popular products, producing
400 different varieties by 1903, and mass production enabled them to price their products keenly.
The biscuits were sold in elaborately decorated biscuit tins.
In 1900, the company's products were sold in 172 countries; further, their global reach saw their
advertising posters feature scenes from around the world. Over the years, the company was
also known as "J. Huntley & Son" and "Huntley & Palmer." - Wikipedia
130+ Years Old - Antique 19th Century Card: Food and Household -related Business Advertising Card
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Condition: - Displays with evidence of aging, flaws and wear, as seen in HUGE scans far above.
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