1841 William Osborn Hat Emporium Print Advertisement Clipping | New Haven Connecticut | Americana Retail Commerce | Antebellum Era | Ready For Framing

Antique Original 1841 William Osborn Hat Emporium Print Advertisement Clipping | New Haven Connecticut | Americana Retail Commerce | Antebellum Era | Ready For Framing

This Advertisement Clipping Documents The Opening Of William Osborn's Hat Emporium At No. 3 Glebe Buildings, Fronting The New Haven Green In New Haven, Connecticut, Following His Acquisition Of The Store Formerly Occupied By E. T. Nichols. Dated September 3, 1841, The Notice Announces That Osborn Manufactured And Sold Hats And Caps At His New Location While Also Offering Shirts, Bosoms, Collars, Stocks, And Hat Renovation Services. The Advertisement Reflects The Importance Of Independent Craftsmen And Local Retail Merchants In Mid-Nineteenth-Century New Haven, Where Specialized Shops Supplied Everyday Clothing And Accessories To The City's Growing Population Through Direct Manufacturing, Retail Sales, And Repair Services.

In Good Antique Condition - Foxing, Trimmed Edges, Paper Toning Due To Age And History-Collectors Watermarked That Is Not On Clipping. Measures Approx. 2-3/8" Wide by 2-3/8" Tall.

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