Historic A&P Tea Company Advertisement - Cleveland, Ohio (1800s) #3096918 (License: Personal Use)

This black-and-white lithographic advertisement from the late 19th century promotes The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. at 128 Ontario St., Cleveland, Ohio. It features symmetrical East Asian-inspired architecture-including tiered pagodas and latticework-flanking two robed figures holding scrolls, symbolizing authenticity and global trade. Bold typography highlights “CHOICE TEAS,” “COFFEE, Spice, &c.” and “GENUINE TEAS,” with labeled boxes for “BLACK” and “GREEN” varieties.

Used on historical retail, food history, or antique advertising web pages; targets users researching vintage grocery chains, A&P’s origins, or Victorian-era commercial art. Ideal for museum archives, collector blogs, or educational content on American consumer culture.