Image of an advertisement for Duryeas' Glen Cove corn starch; pair of Native American Indians in traditional dress at center; the man leans against crates of Duryeas' cornstarch while the woman kneels on the ground sorting ears of corn; African American slaves harvest corn in background at left; elaborate decorative border with beehive, sheaves of corn, and packages of cornstarch. Date supplied by cataloger based on printer history; Ferdinand Mayer began printing in 1845 and renamed his business when his sons became partners in 1870. "Ferd. Mayer & Co. Lith. 96. Fulton St New York."--text, bottom center margin. "Maizena From Maize or Indian Corn for puddings, custards, blanc mance, &c. Will keep sweet in any Climate for any length of time."--text, bottom center of image.
Type
image
Extent
1 lithograph : color printed ; overall 40.48 x 32.7 cm (15 15/16 x 12 7/8 in.)
Advertising--Food African Americans--Pictorial works Corn--Pictorial works Indians of North America--Pictorial works Starch--Pictorial works Lithographs--Color--1850-1875. (gmgpc)
Source
Jay T. Last Collection Household Large Size Cleaning Products The Jay T. Last Collection of Graphic Arts and Social History, Huntington Digital Library
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