Historic Vanilla Extract Label - John McKellip, Taneytown, MD (c. Late 1800s) #3888485 (License: Personal Use)

This ornate black-and-white label features elaborate Victorian typography and geometric border motifs, typical of late 19th-century American pharmaceutical packaging. It promotes “Pure Concentrated Extract of Vanilla” for use in desserts like ice cream, jellies, custards, and pastry, underscoring the era’s shift toward standardized flavoring extracts. The label identifies John McKellip as a pharmacist in Taneytown, Maryland, reflecting local apothecaries’ role in food ingredient supply.

Used on historical product packaging or in digital archives, museum exhibits, or culinary history articles; appeals to users researching antique food labeling, regional pharmacy history, or vintage graphic design.