1906 Ad Stephen Whitman Confections Chocolates Baking - ORIGINAL ADVERTISING CL4

This is an original 1906 black and white print ad for Stephen F. Whitman's Chocolates and Confections. CONDITIONThis 105+ year old Item is rated Near Mint. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Product Type: Original Print Ad; Black / White Grade: Near Mint Dimensions: Approximately 5.5 x 2 inches; 14 x 5 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) Whitman's Chocolates. The chocolatier and confectionary of WhitmanÕs Chocolates has been in existence since 1842, when an ambitious 19-year old Stephen F. Whitman first opened his candy shop in Philadelphia. European sailors and their wives, who frequently brought chocolate delicacies with them overseas, inspired Whitman to create similar confections that resembled the fine sweets of Europe. However, just pr