Boyd’s New London Directory
description: The whaling industry ushered in an era of prosperity in New London. The New London Directory from 1870-71 lists many businesses of all kinds, both related to whaling and not, demonstrating how businesspeople took advantage of New London’s unique location on the coast between two major cities.
creator: Andrew Boyd
source: Linda Lear Center for Special Collections and Archives, special 917.465 B693 1870-71
publisher: C. Prince, Bookseller and Publisher, New London
date: 1870-71
contributor: Eva Brydson
rights: Linda Lear Center for Special Collections and Archives
format: Book
format: 4"x7.5"

Dr. Sheffield’s Toothpaste
creator: Sheffield Dentrifice Company, Sheffield Pharmaceuticals
creator: Dr. Washington Sheffield (1927-1897)
source: Private Collection
date: 2019
contributor: Eva Brydson
rights: Private Collection
format: Boxed tube of toothpaste

At Sheffield Labs, Salve for 150-Year-Old Plant
description: Sheffield Pharmaceuticals has operated out of the same location since its founding in the 1870s: Dr. Washington W. Sheffield’s house at 180 Broad Street. However, the successful company has significantly expanded over the years, adding a factory.
creator: Karen Kaplan
source: "At Sheffield Labs, Salve for 150-Year-Old Plant." 170 Broad Street folder. Street files collection. New London Landmarks
publisher: The Day
date: October 8, 2000
contributor: Eva Brydson
rights: The Day
format: Newspaper clipping

Contemporary Advertisement for Dr. Sheffield's Toothpaste
creator: The Sheffield Company
source: Private Collection
date: 2019
contributor: Eva Brydson
rights: Private Collection
format: Ink on Paper