- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Antique Wm Henry Maule Seedsman Garlic Sets BoxVintage Philadelphia Seed Crate3.75" W x 2.5" D x 1.75" H - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - An authentic, authentic antique two-piece nested cardboard seed box from the prominent late 19th to early 20th-century mail-order firm, Wm. Henry Maule Seedsman of Philadelphia, U.S.A.This specific container was utilized for retailing and shipping "Garlic Sets" and features incredible, bold black lithograph-style typography framed by detailed botanical illustrations of corn, cabbage, carrots, and onions. The top and sides carry the classic company slogans "Reliable Seeds" and "Always Fresh & Genuine."Dimensions:
Approximately 3.75" W x 2.5" D x 1.75" HCondition:
The box is in fantastic antique shape for its age. The heavy cardboard structure remains firm and uncollapsed, held together securely by the original heavy-wire corner staples. The graphics are remarkably crisp, dark, and highly legible with a beautiful natural sepia age patina. The interior is clean, showcasing faint original circular ink collection stamps on the inside of the lid. No grease or heavy moisture staining.A superb addition to any collection of country store primitives, agricultural ephemera, or early American advertising. Please review all photos to confirm condition details.
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