John Duncan

  • American

John Duncan was an American grocer notable for making a fortune after becoming the American distributor for, Lea and Perrins Worchestershire Sauce. - AsNotedIn

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Y/M/D Description Association Composition Place Locale Food Event
Y/M/D Description Association Composition Place Locale Food Event
1839/00/00 John Duncan orders a small shipment of a new sauce, Lea and Perrins Worchestershire Sauce. The only commercially-bottled condiment available in the United States, quickly became popular with New Yorkers. American Distributor Worcestershire sauce
1849/00/00 As the sole United States distributor, John Duncan imports of Worchestershire Sauce increase. Within a decade the popular condiment is will be sold as far away as the California gold fields. American Distributor Worcestershire sauce
1876/00/00 Duncan's store was at No 1 Union Sq (razed). "Everything is of the best grade, pure in quality, fresh and palatable. Nothing which can ... come under the designation of groceries is wanting in the stock of this well-known store." NY Times American Distributor Lincoln Building New York City Worcestershire sauce
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