J.E. Dewitt: Where Parents Bought School Supplies in 1891

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Before school started in Natick last week, you may have restocked your children's pencils and notebooks at or another office supply superstore. But back in 1891, another store in Natick Center would have supplied your child's back to school gear.

This advertisement for J.E. Dewitt, located in the center of town, was posted in the Natick Bulletin on Oct. 9, 1891.

The advertisement is courtesy of the collection.