1859 Antique Refined Sugar Ad - Manhattan, NYC

1859 Antique Refined Sugar Ad - Manhattan, NYC. "Stuart's Steam Refind Sugar" depicts the building on greenwich, chambers, and reade streets. Not a reprint! This is authentic and original! Also shows some pricing for crushed sugar, yellow, white, loaf sugar etc. A nice advertisement from pre civil war times. Robert and his brother Alexander owned the business and were philanthropist who donated their money to charitable causes. Robert Stuart handled the financial side of the business. The factories at their peak were producing 44,000,000 pounds of sugar per year, and due to the new production process they were able to undercut their competitors. In 1855, they stopped making candy and concentrated on their core business of sugar refining. Being strict Presbyterians, the brothers did not permit Sunday working and new employees were provided with a bible when they started at the company. Labor relations at the factories remained good and free from industrial unrest. During the New York City draft riots of 1863 the workers defended the factories, setting up barricades and arming themselves with clubs. A confrontation was avoided when the advancing mob turned away. The brothers ceased production in 1872 and retired. Comes in a protector sleeve and backing board. Pickup in James island near folly beach.

Condition

Used (normal wear)

Type

Antique Advertisement