1898 Ad Douglas Avery McKenzie Mellins Food Baby Sled - ORIGINAL TOM3

This is an original 1898 black and white print ad for Mellin's Food. Douglas Avery McKenzie of Greene, New York is featured in this ad as the Mellin's Food Baby. Mellin's Food Company is located in Boston, Massachusetts. CONDITIONThis 113+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. Some moderate surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Product Type: Original Print Ad; Black / White Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine Dimensions: Approximately 6 x 8.5 inches; 15 x 22 cm Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation) Mellin's Baby Food. Considering the difficulties some mothers had with breast-feeding, the fact that some infants could not properly digest fresh cowÕs milk, the time consuming burden of preparing and producing homemade baby food, as well as sanitation con