8 Indian chutney ads from 19th century San Francisco

“Bombay chutney 50¢ · 10 varieties, hot and sweet”

San Francisco after the gold rush was a hub of trade. And with that trade came goods from around the world, including from India. Here are 8 ads for Indian chutney from post-Gold Rush San Francisco Bay Area.

1868: “Bengal Chutney”

Daily Alta California, September 20 1868, page 2, column 8

1884: “Indian chutney” as table delicacy

Sonoma Democrat, December 13 1884, page 3, column 3

1885: “Genuine East India Chutney” has just been received

Daily Alta California, November 2 1885, page 4, column 4

1885: “Indian chutnies” for Christmas

Daily Alta California, December 18 1885, page 1, column 2

1892: “Indian chutneys, in half bottles”

San Francisco Call, October 5 1892, page 2, column 1

1895: “Genuine Imported East India Chutney, quart bottles”

San Francisco Call, December 1 1895, page 22, column 2

1897: “Bombay chutney, large bottle 50¢, regularly 75¢; our importation from India. 10 varieties, hot and sweet”

San Francisco Call, March 22 1897, page 12, column 6

1900: “East India chutney, quart bottle, 55¢. Major Grey, Bengal Hot, Sweet Lucknow, Cashmere, Madras, etc. A delicious relish for all meats—hot or cold”

San Francisco Call, August 23 1900, page 12, column 5

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