R. L. Day & Co. Fancy Goods, Watch, and Money Box Advertisement

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Stock #:1114898
Type: Postcard
Publisher: R.L. DAY & CO.
Postmark: 1897 Jan-16
Postmark City: Simla
Stamp: Quarter Anna India
Size: 3" x 4.75" (7.5 x 12.75 cm)
Recipient Address:John Hagenbeck Esq
1, Chatham St. Fort
Colombo
Ceylon
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An advertisement for "FRESH GOODS ! AND FANCY GOODS !!" just received from England. The ad details two main offers: "TEN FANCY THINGS WITH A WATCH" for Rs. 8-12, including a Best Nickel Silver Watch, Best Star Chain, Fancy Locket, Star Imitation Ring, Hair Brush with Mirror, Fancy Comb, Bottle Superior Essence, Fancy Money Bag, Silk Handkerchief, and a set of Fancy Stud. The second offer is an "AMERICAN MONEY BOX" with 13 valuable useful things for Rs. 10-8, including a Fancy Check or Striped Coat, Ladies Fancy Jacket, Gent's Night Cap, Silk Handkerchief, Bottle Essence, Hair Brush, Fancy Looking Mirror, Steel Razor, Razor Strop, Perfumed Soap, Shaving Brush, Fancy hair Pin, and a German Silver Tobacco Case. The advertisement features engravings of a pocket watch, a bottle, two decorative medallions, a stand, a money bag, and a book.

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