1900 Ad Chocolate Tins Bars Van Houten Candy Cocoa Milk - ORIGINAL LHJ4

This is a small original 1900 black and white print ad for Van Houten's chocolate. The ad writes, "It is recognized as being as superior to other chocolates as Van Houten's Cocoa is superior to other cocoas." CONDITIONThis 111+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging in margins. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Product Type: Original Print Ad; Black / White Grade: Very Fine +++ Dimensions: Approximately 2.25 x 4 inches; 6 x 10 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) Van Houten's. In 1815, Casparus van Houten opened his first chocolate factory in Amsterdam. At the time, the sweets-making process included pounding cocoa beans into a fine powder; however, due to the high fat content, the chocolate was difficult to digest. By 1828, van Houten had discovered a