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Boston Advertisements for goods subjected to import duties and trade restrictions
1555026 Boston Advertisements for goods subjected to import duties and trade restrictions, from the Boston Gazette and Country Journal, 7 November 1768 (litho) by American School, (18th century); height: 38 cm; Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston, MA, USA; (add.info.: Boston Advertisements for goods subjected to import duties and trade restrictions.
B. Edes and J. Gill, 1768.); eMassachusetts Historical Society; American, out of copyright
Media ID 23562778
© Massachusetts Historical Society / Bridgeman Images
1768 18th Article Articles Boston Commercial Document Duties Gazette Goods Import Journal Massachusetts News Newsprint November Page Restriction Subject Restrictions Subjected
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This lithograph, titled "Boston Advertisements for goods subjected to import duties and trade restrictions" offers a glimpse into the commercial landscape of 18th-century Boston. The image showcases a page from the Boston Gazette and Country Journal, dated 7 November 1768, filled with an array of intriguing advertisements. The print measures an impressive height of 38 cm and is housed in the Massachusetts Historical Society in Boston, MA. It provides valuable insight into the economic climate during this period when import duties and trade restrictions played a significant role. The advertisement features prominently on the page with its bold text capturing attention. Published by B. Edes and J. Gill in 1768, it serves as a testament to their entrepreneurial spirit amidst challenging circumstances. As we delve deeper into this historical document, we discover articles discussing various goods that were subject to these import duties and trade restrictions—newsprint serving as both medium and messenger for vital information at that time. Through this engraving's intricate details, we gain access to an era where commerce thrived despite obstacles imposed by regulations. This artwork stands as a reminder of our ancestors' resilience while offering us a window into the past—a visual representation of how advertising has evolved over centuries. Displayed here without any commercial intent or mention of specific companies, this piece from Bridgeman Images allows us to appreciate its artistic value while contemplating its historical significance within North America's commercial history.
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