Regency Advertisements: Hudson’s Bay Stock

This ad appeared in Oracle and the Daily Advertiser – Thursday 10 November 1803.  The Hudson’s Bay Company, established around 1670, had a commercial monopoly over territory in North America (Pacific NW) for fur trade.  By the mid 19th century, the company would evolve into a mercantile business selling a variety of products including fur, homeware, and other items in the first steps towards becoming the modern department store chain.

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