P-003: Ruth Ferris Collection Realia

This part of the Ruth Ferris Collection contains realia related to the North American inland waterways, such as packet tickets, brochures, menus, invitations and the like. Bills of Lading are located at Ruth Ferris Collection Bills of Lading.
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Eads Bridge: Invitation to the Opening of the Bridge
St. Louis, June 1874. The Citizens of St. Louis. Cordially invite you to be present at the Formal Opening, by the President of the United States, of the Illinois and St. Louis Bridge on the fourth day of July 1874. The Committee on Invitation Geo. N. Morgan, Secretary. Chauncey I Filley, Chairman.
Eagle Packet Company Advertisement
Mock-up of advert for the Eagle Packet Company of St. Louis. Advert was likely for the Globe-Democrat newspaper.
Grand Era
Seal and packaging of Fleischmann and Co.'s Compressed Yeast, featuring the steamer Grand Era.

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