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”

1884: “Indian chutney” as table delicacy

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

1885: “Indian chutnies” for Christmas

1892: “Indian chutneys, in half bottles”

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

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

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”