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WASHINGTON (arched in transparent letters in an arched, frosted scroll) / BRAND (arched) / (picture of a rather dour-looking Washington on a frosted oval with PURE slanted up to left of the oval and RYE slanted down to right. Curlicues with grain stalks above and below the words) / WHISKEY (waved) / JOS.G.BOYD / 102 MARKET ST. PHILADELPHIA, PA.

         ID#: KWS564

Glass Category:Liquor advertising
Glass Type:Thin-walled shot
Label Type:Usual white-etched label
Dimensions:2-1/16" x 1-7/8" x 1-1/2"
Edmonson:Not listed
State:PA
City:Philadelphia
Notes:
Joseph G Boyd listed from 1880-1918.

Joseph G Boyd is listed in the 1875 directory as a salesman, living in Camden, NY.
By 1880, he's listed as a Grocer at 409 S 2nd and he's living in the city on 3 rd St.
In 1890, the business has moved to 102 Market and he's still there in 1900.
In 1900, he's shown at 116 Pine, still a Grocer.
When Prohibition was enacted, the listings for Boyd's liquor store cease (1919/1920, 1921) and there's only his home address, no occupation.
In 1925, he's shown as a clerk, no business address.

The Washington brand was registered to Lathrop & Leigh, Richmond, VA (1879) and also used by E. Arleth, Cincinnati, OH (Snyder, WBr).

Brand names used by this company include: "Washington Rye."

Company name timeline:
Joseph G Boyd

Address timeline:
24 S 2 nd (1909-1911)

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