Bread and Wine. Documenting the cost, tax, production, and regulation of the staples of life.

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WINE. 11 items, 1636-1790. 
4 manuscripts and 7 printed documents related to laws and regulations governing wine production and sales.  
Related primarily to legal matters governing the wine industry in France during the 18th century, and in one case the early part of the 17th century.

BOULANGERIE. BREAD. 18 items, 18th-20th centuries.
A selection of manuscript and printed items all related to the production, pricing, and taxation of bread in France, including documents for home ovens, a patented breadmaking machine, a real estate flyer for an extensive flour mill, etc. 

FULL DESCRIPTIONS:

WINE: collection of pamphlets on wine BREAD: Bread-18 items