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We have looked at trade cards on a couple of previous occasions and it
appears that many of our readers like them as much as we do. So, today
we’re going to look at a specific trade – that of a druggist or chymist....This one tells us little about who Beavan was, but we do know that his
company took over the business from Paytherus, Savory and company who
also owned a warehouse on Bond Street, London and who were involved from
1793, in the production of Cheltenham Salts. Beavan’s was certainly
trading under its new name from 1818 onwards according to the newspapers
and we see this advert below for one of their products in 1832. (Read more.)
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Courteous comments are welcome. If a comment is not published, it may be due to a technical error. At any rate, do not take offense; it is nothing personal. Slanderous comments will not be published. Anonymity may be tolerated, but politeness is required.
I would like to respond to every comment but my schedule renders it impossible to do so. Please know that I appreciate those who take the time to share their thoughts.