1903 Ad Mellins Food Ruth Carl Philip Austin Children Baby Infant Gardiner YCL2

This is an original 1903 black and white print ad for Mellin's baby and children's food that was made and sold by the Mellin's Food Company of Boston, Massachusetts during the Edwardian era. The ad also featured a customer testimonial from Mrs. C.P. Austin of 53 Winter Street, Gardiner, Maine (ME) that included a portrait of her children, Ruth and Carl Philip. CONDITIONThis 109+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging throughout. Light creasing. There is light bleedthrough on this piece from the verso. Product Type: Original Print Ad; Black / White Grade: Very Fine ++ Dimensions: Approximately 5.75 x 8 inches; 15 x 20 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) Keywords specific to this image: Vintage Advertising, Clothing, Fashion, Costume, KidsYCL2A8C03