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1870s-1921
Production of Geisha Girl porcelain began in the 1870s; most were produced before World War II, but they continued to be manufactured through the American occupation of Japan (1945-1952). These printed ceramics were inexpensive, often…

Glass sherds from a bottle of Horlick's Malted Milk Powder, found at the Charnley-Persky House.

Print advertisement and Letterhead for Horlicks Food Company and Malted Milk Powder. Image Holicks Food Company Letterhead: 1895 Image with woman and…

1858-?
In 1858, Joseph Burnett partnered with William G. Edmonds to establish Joseph Burnett & Co. Their products were sold worldwide, including their extracts, perfumes, and cocaine for the hair (an 1897 advertisement for this remarkable product is…

1868-1916
In 1868, dentist E. L. Graves began manufacturing his tooth powder on a commercial scale; the powder was meant to prevent decay and make teeth more attractive (as in the 1890 advertisement below). The tooth powder was sold until 1916.…

A small bottle of this product was recovered from the Charnley-Perksy House excavation.

"It is an express condition of this conveyance that the grantor herein may at its option..."(Source: Plat: #14523460, Platbook 376, Page 25. Recorded: March 31, 1949. Expired: January 1, 1980) Back to Restricted Chicago Homepage

"It is an express condition of this conveyance that the grantor herein may at its option…" (Plat #14410270, Platbook 372, Page 48. Recorded: September 28, 1948. Expired: January 1, 1980.)

“…and then only upon the rear twenty feet of said lot or portion of a lot, which said shed, barn, garage, or outbuilding shall be for the exclusive private use of the owner of the said lot, and shall not be used for residence purposes, other than…

“That no part of said lots or premises shall be conveyed or leased by the owners thereof, or any subsequent grantee or the successors in title to any person or persons nor shall any improvements erected thereon be used or occupied by any person,…

"…none of the property in this subdivision to be sold or occupied by a negro..." (Source: Plat #8553685, Platbook 195, Page 16. Recorded: August 15, 1924. Expired: January 1, 1980.)Back to Restricted Chicago Homepage

"No person any race other than Caucasian race shall own or occupy any lot or any building built on any lot in this sub'n." (Source: Plat #17499877, Platbook 532, Page 49. Recorded: April 6, 1959. Expired: January 1, 1980)Back to Restricted Chicago…

"No covenant, contract, or lease is to be made to or with any person not of the Caucasian Race." (Source: Plat #17495285, Platbook 532, Page 42. Source: March 31, 1959. Expired: January 1, 1970.)

"It is an express condition of this conveyance that the premises herein described shall not be conveyed or leased by the Grantee..." (Source: Plat #16405449, Platbook 456, Page 43. Recorded: October 28, 1955. Expired: January 1, 1980.)

"No portion of said property shall ever be leased, rented, sold, or conveyed to or occupied by any person who is not of the Caucasian race, except in the capacity of domestic servant employed by the owner of said property." (Source: Plat #15643943,…

"The use, occupancy and ownership of all lots in this subdivision is restricted to the Caucasian Race; servants of the owner or lessee excepted." (Source: Plat #15595497, Platbook 410, Page 45. Recorded: April 17, 1953. Expired: March 15, 1978)

"The use, occupancy and ownership of all Lots in this subdivision is restricted to the Caucasian race; servants of the owner or lessee excepted." (Source:Platbook 404, Page 40. Recorded: September 25, 1952. Expired: August 1, 1977.)Back to Restricted…

"No conveyance, contract or lease is to be made to or with any person not of the Caucasian Race." (Source: Plat #15383324, Platbook 402, Page 11. Recorded: July 9, 1952. Expired: January 1, 1970)Back to Restricted Chicago Homepage

"No portion of said property shall ever be leased, rented, sold, or conveyed to or occupied by any person who is not of the Caucasian race, except in capacity of domestic servant employed by the Owner of said property." (Source: Plat #15374966,…

"No portion of said property shall ever be leased, rented, sold, or conveyed to or occupied by any person who is not of the Caucasian race, except in the capacity of domestic servant employed by the Owner of said property." (Source: Plat #15322130,…

"It is an express condition of this conveyance that the grantor herein may at its option..." (Source: Plat #14494992, Platbook 389, Page 17. Recorded: February 10, 1949. Expired: January 1, 1980)

"No portion of said property shall ever be leased, rented, sold or conveyed to or occupied by any person who is not of the Caucasian race, except in the capacity of domestic servant employed by the owner of said property." (Source: Plat #15025146,…

"It is an express condition of this subdivision that not part of the real estate herein described shall ever be conveyed or leased to any person who is not a Caucasian…" (Source: Plat #13836063, Platbook 360, Page 39. Recorded: July 3, 1946.…

CROSSED OUT: "No person, of any race, other than the Caucasian, may use or occupy any building or lot, except that this covenant shall not prevent occupancy by domestic servants of a different race domiciled with Owner or Tenant." (Source: Plat…

"No person of any race other than the Caucasian race shall use or occupy any building or any lot in this subdivision except that this covenant shall not prevent occupancy by domestic servants of a different race domiciled with an owner or tenant."…

"No portion of said property shall ever be leased, sold or conveyed to or occupied by any person who is not of the Caucasian race, except in the capacity of domestic servant employed by the owner of said property." (Source: Plat #14654281, Platbook…

"No persons of any race other than the Caucasian race shall use or occupy any building or any lot except that this covenant shall not prevent occupancy by domestic servants of a different race domiciled with an owner or tenant." (Source: Plat…

"It is an express condition of this conveyance that the grantor herein may not at its option (which option shall be exercised by filing notice thereof in the office of the Recorder of Deeds of Cook County, Illinois) declare this deed to be and become…

"It is an express condition of this conveyance that the Grantor herein made at its option..." (Source: Plat #15036091, Platbook 376, Page 25. Recorded: March 22, 1951. Expired: January 1, 1980)

"No person of any Race, other than the Caucasian shall use or occupy any building or any Lot, except that this covenant shall not prevent occupancy by domestic servants of a different race." (Source: Plat #14510560, Platbook 376, Page 2. Recorded:…