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Echo Brand Pure Uncolored Japan Tea Chests by Rockford Wholesale Grocery Co. c1900

Product ID: 24122
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Two wooden tea chests labeled Echo Brand Pure Uncolored Japan Tea, imported by The Rockford Wholesale Grocery Co., Rockford, Ill. Each chest measures 10 high, 17 wide, and 14 deep. The chests feature period-accurate decorative illustrations, including a Mt Fuji landscape on the lid and traditional Japanese scenes on the sides, framed with ornate green borders. Likely dating to the late 19th or early 20th century, these chests were used for bulk tea imported to the United States. Visible wear includes damage to the tin linings and decals. These chests represent a historical connection to the trade and aesthetics of Japanese tea imports during this period.

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