John M. Miller & Son Price List

Access and use

Location of collection:
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
Newman Library
Virginia Tech
P.O. Box 90001
560 Drillfield Drive
Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001
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Fax: (540) 231-3694
Restrictions:

The collection is open for research.

Terms of access:

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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.

Summary

Extent:
0.1 Cubic Feet 1 folder
Creator:
John M. Miller & Son (Philadelphia, Pa.)
Abstract:
The collection contains an 1886 price list for John M. Miller & Son, purveyors of confectionery, novelty boxes, Christmas goods, and fireworks in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Language:
The materials in this collection are in English.
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.

Background

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.

Biographical / historical:

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

Acquisition information:
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.

Indexed terms

Subjects:
History of Food and Drink
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