History of South America

What did Colonial Boston grocers sell?

In Colonial Boston, grocers sold a wide variety of goods, including:

• Sugar, molasses, and other sweeteners

• Flour, cornmeal, and other grains

• Salt, pepper, and other spices

• Tea, coffee, and chocolate

• Dried fruits and nuts

• Oil and vinegar

• Honey

• Cheese

• Eggs

• Butter

• Candles

• Soap

• Paper

• Ink

• Tobacco

• Pipes

• Matches

• Fabric

• Notions

• Hardware

• Tools

• Books

• Newspapers

• Toys