1900 Ad Armour's Extract Beef Chicago Illinois Navy Medical Dr Nansen COLL4

This is an original 1900 black and white print ad for Armour's Extract of Beef from Armour & Company of Chicago, Illinois. The advertisement discusses how the product was used aboard the Fram during Dr. Nansen's arctic expedition, as well as used in India and China by missionaries; the medical department of the United States Army and Navy; and used on the hospital ship, Maine.

CONDITION

This 111+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. 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 4.5 x 6.5 inches; 11 x 17 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: tourism, sportsmen, beverage, sauce, beef tea

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