1912 Ad Walter Baker Cocoa Maid Logo Dorchester Mass. - ORIGINAL ADVERTISING GH3

This is an original 1912 black and white print ad for Walter Baker's Cocoa. CONDITIONThis 99+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging throughout. Light wrinkling. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Product Type: Original Print Ad; Black / White Grade: Very Fine +++ Dimensions: Approximately 6.5 x 9.5 inches; 17 x 24 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) Walter Baker Cocoa and Chocolate. BakerÕs Chocolate actually began in 1765, under John Hannon. In 1780, the company was passed to James Baker, who then passed it to his son Edmund upon his retirement in 1804. Then, in 1823, Edmund continued the tradition, and passed the business along to his son Walter. In 1827, Walter changed the name of the family business to Walter Baker and Company and began marking his chocolate ÒW