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Antique 1890s–1900s Pillsbury-Washburn Flour Mills Advertising Paper Doll Sheet – Uncut
Up for sale is an original, highly collectible antique Victorian-era advertising premium from the Pillsbury-Washburn Flour Mills Co. (Limited) of Minneapolis, Minn.
This foldout paper piece features rich color lithography and detailed typography:
Front Cover: Beautiful illustrated view of the Pillsbury milling complex along the Mississippi River / St. Anthony Falls and Stone Arch Bridge, featuring decorative wheat stalks, ornate red lettering, and printed executive credits for Henry L. Little (Manager) and L.P. Hubbard (Treasurer).
Interior Sheet: Titled "The Pillsbury American Doll - Lots of Amusement," featuring full-color uncut paper dolls, kitchen/baking accessories (including sacks of Pillsbury’s Best XXXX Flour, a wood stove, barrels, and baked goods), multiple costumes, hats, and folding easel stands with original printed assembly directions.
Back Cover: Historic promotional narrative detailing the company’s five mills, daily capacity of 35,000 barrels, and the famous Pillsbury "A" Mill ("the largest capacity of any mill in the world"), finished with the classic slogan "Pillsbury's Best is the Best."
Item Details & Condition:
Type: Original uncut advertising paper doll insert / circular
Origin: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Era: Circa 1890s – 1905
Approximate Measurements: [Insert dimensions folded: e.g., 5.5” x 4"] / [Insert dimensions unfolded: e.g., 5.5”" x 7.5"]
Condition: Excellent antique condition for paper ephemera of this age. 100% complete and uncut. Paper exhibits gentle, authentic age toning and light handling along the edges/folds, but colors remain vivid, sharp, and clean with no missing pieces. Please view all photos closely for exact condition details.
