1800's Columbia Mill Minneapolis MN Flour Ad Patriotic Victorian Trade Card j.US For Sale

1800's Antique - "Columbia" / Miss Liberty looking "Modern"-Victorian Trade Card"Columbia Brand" flour Columbia Mill Co. Minneapolis, Minnesota MNSize as Shown in by Ruler in Scans / Condition... any flaws as shown. Please study scans carefully.
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Visual Composition & Imagery -- Classical Personification:Features Columbia, the historical female personification of the United States, who served as America'sprimary national symbol prior to the widespread adoption of the Statue of Liberty.This image shows an original Victorian trade card from around the late 1880s to the 1890s, advertising"Columbia Brand" flour produced by the Columbia Mill Co. based in Minneapolis, Minnesota.Historical Context & Design ElementsThe Imagery: The card features a classic Victorian-erapatriotic illustration of a woman dressed as Lady Liberty or a Columbia figure. She wears a blue bodice,a red cap, and a pink-and-white striped dress, evoking the colors of the American flag.The Product: The circular logo on the barrel identifies the product as Columbia Roller Process Patent Flour.The "Roller Process" was a revolutionary milling technique popularized in Minneapolis during thelate 19th century that produced a much finer, higher-quality white flour than traditional stone-grinding.The Manufacturer: The Columbia Mill Company was one of the prominent flour mills operating alongthe Mississippi River milling district in Minneapolis, which was the flour milling capital of the world.
SIZE: Please See Ruler in Scans - Condition... Antique, so NOT "perfect." Please study the scans for flaws.circa 130+ Years Old - Antique 19th Century Card: President / Political, Patriotic -related Business Advertising Card+ Over 1,000+ more fabulous antique & vintage cards are currently listed at the Dave Cheadle Card Store.FREE DOMESTIC SHIPPING * MORE GREAT pre-1900 - Food, Kitchen / Liberty / Patriotic / Trade Card, etc. Visit: Click this Hot Link: Dave Cheadle Card Store - Assume every card has evidence of aging, flaws and wear.My cards are old... NO reproductions!
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