Ayer's Cherry Pectoral: Cures Colds, Coughs & All Diseases of the Throat and Lungs
Collection:

Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)

 

Publication:

[United States : s.n., 18--]

 

Language(s):

English

 

Format:

Still image

 

Subject(s):

Nonprescription Drugs

 

Genre(s):

Advertisements

 

Abstract:

Advertisement for Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. Statement on verso claims the medication, "strengthens weak lungs, allays pulmonary irritation, and affords the most effectual relief for whooping cough and consumption in its advanced stages." Card features two children, both near a bottle of Ayer's Cherry Pectoral. One child is sitting next to the bottle touching it with her right hand. The other child is reaching up to the top of the bottle with a spoon.

 

Extent:

1 trade card : 12 x 6 cm.

 

Provenance:

Gift; William H. Helfand; 1986.

 

Technique:

chromolithograph, color

 

NLM Unique ID:

101444438

 

NLM Image ID:

A028833

 

Permanent Link:

resource.nlm.nih.gov/101444438