Trade Card for AMC Perfect Cereals, Akron Milling Company, 1884-1891
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Artifact Overview
Akron, Ohio, was an early flour-producing center, with rival mills dating back to the 1830s. The Akron Milling Company, founded in 1884, specialized in flour, rolled oats, farina, hominy grits, and other grains related to the new public interest in hot breakfast cereals. Their individually packaged products stood out in grocery stores, as most food was still sold in bulk.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Trade card
Date Made
1884-1891
Subject Date
1884-1891
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
89.0.541.51
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 5.875 in
Width: 3.438 in
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