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Conditions Governing Access

The collection is open for research.

Preferred Citation

Researchers wishing to cite this collection should include the following information: [identification of item], [box], [folder], John M. Miller & Son Price List, 1886, Ms2024-016, Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Va.

Source of Acquisition

The John M. Miller & Son Price List was purchased by Special Collections and University Archives in April 2017.

Processing Information

The processing, arrangement, and description of the John M. Miller & Son Price List was completed in Feburary 2024.

Administrative History

John M. Miller & Son of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, were purveyors of confectionery, novelty boxes, Christmas goods, and, fireworks.

Scope and Content

The collection contains an 1886 price list for John M. Miller & Son, purveyors of confectionery, novelty boxes, Christmas goods, and, fireworks in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Some of the confectionaries sold are licorice, cakes, candies, lozenges, and gum. Christmas goods on sale include fire crackers, Christmas candles, and toys. The back of the flyer displays novelty boxes that can be bought.

Subjects and Indexing Terms

• Advertisements
• History of Food and Drink

Rights Statement for Archival Description

The guide to the John M. Miller & Son Price List by Special Collections and University Archives, Virginia Tech, is licensed under a CC0 ( https://creativecommons.org/share-your-work/public-domain/cc0/ ).