Historic Medical Advertisements

Vintage illustrations featuring women and children, promoting various medicines and health products from the 19th century, depicting health and domestic life.

Postcard featuring a color illustration of a Red Cross nurse wrapping a heart in a bandage. There is a bottle of medicine next to her with a label reading 'Elixir of love.' circa 1914.

A doctor enthusiastically examines a patient's stools. Colour process print after F.L. Gottlob.

Postcard featuring a color illustration of a Red Cross nurse wrapping a heart in a bandage. There is a bottle of medicine next to her with a label reading 'Elixir of love.' circa 1914.

A lady asks a pharmacist about his enlargening potion; he displays the bump on his head as proof of its efficacy. Process print after a wood engraving.

Be calm, dear wife, baby will be relieved as soon as I can give her the Lung Basalm. It always relieves the worst attacks of croup. I think every home should have at hand Allen's Lung Balsam and Davis' Pain Killer.. Be calm, dear wife, baby will be relieved as soon as I can give her the Lung Basalm. It always relieves the worst attacks of croup. I think every home should have at hand Allen's Lung Balsam and Davis' Pain Killer.

This will remove them by purifying the blood and here is your portrait after using - Scovill's Sarsaparilla or Blood & Liver Syrup , Women, Patent medicines, 19th Century American Trade Cards

This will remove them by purifying the blood and here is your portrait after using - Scovill's Sarsaparilla or Blood & Liver Syrup. This will remove them by purifying the blood and here is your portrait after using - Scovill's Sarsaparilla or Blood & Liver Syrup

All got using David's Prize Soap besides the excellent washing it does.. All got using David's Prize Soap besides the excellent washing it does.

Welcome Soap - Curtis, David & Co, Boston, Mass.. Welcome Soap - Curtis, David & Co, Boston, Mass.

Dr. Wm. Hall's Balsam for the lungs. The star of hope.. Dr. Wm. Hall's Balsam for the lungs. The star of hope.

This is the article that looks so nice Tom and no trouble about it either - David's Prize Soap. This is the article that looks so nice Tom and no trouble about it either - David's Prize Soap

Carter's Backache Plasters - Oh my poor back. "Dran'pa o'o' ought to put on one of Carter's Backache Plasters". Carter's Backache Plasters - Oh my poor back. "Dran'pa o'o' ought to put on one of Carter's Backache Plasters"

Ayer's Cherry Pectoral cures colds, coughs and all diseases of the throat and lungs. Ayer's Cherry Pectoral cures colds, coughs and all diseases of the throat and lungs

"The Lodger was in the bath". A landlady receives a nasty surprise as she comes across the 'lodger' taking a bath 1910s

In bye-gone days when Vacuum Harness Oil was unknown.. In bye-gone days when Vacuum Harness Oil was unknown.

Dr. Isaac Thompson's celebrated Eye Water, for all complaints of the eyes. , Older people, Girls, Patent medicines, 19th Century American Trade Cards

Carter's Little Liver Pills. I dont see how it is Frank, out so late as you were feel so bright this morning, while I have this wretched nervous headache. Frank - well, my dear I take Carter's Little Liver Pills, no headache where they are used.. Carter's Little Liver Pills. I dont see how it is Frank, out so late as you were feel so bright this morning, while I have this wretched nervous headache. Frank - well, my dear I take Carter's Little Liver Pills, no headache where they are used.

Dr. Isaac Thompson's celebrated Eye Water, for all complaints of the eyes.. Dr. Isaac Thompson's celebrated Eye Water, for all complaints of the eyes.

Dirt and discomfort! Nothing clean. Why don't this lady get Soapine Neat as a pin and sweet and clean are all things since she had Soapine.. Dirt and discomfort! Nothing clean. Why don't this lady get Soapine Neat as a pin and sweet and clean are all things since she had Soapine.

Perry Davis' pain killer for internal and external use. Summer & Winter. Perry Davis' pain killer for internal and external use. Summer & Winter

The bloom of health again rests on the cheeks of our darling, thanks to Parker's Tonic. The bloom of health again rests on the cheeks of our darling, thanks to Parker's Tonic

Buy the Conqueror Wringer. Ironing day. , Women, Children, Laundry, Appliances, 19th Century American Trade Cards

Yes dat salve'll cure most anything - burns, cuts, sores, bruises, pimples, eruptions and I'clar, I do believe twould almost make a nigga white - Henry's Carbolic Salve. Yes dat salve'll cure most anything - burns, cuts, sores, bruises, pimples, eruptions and I'clar, I do believe twould almost make a nigga white - Henry's Carbolic Salve

Biliousine is a sure cure for sick headache, dyspepsia, constipation, indigestion, sour stomach, heartburn &c. - Dolly's got sepsia.. Biliousine is a sure cure for sick headache, dyspepsia, constipation, indigestion, sour stomach, heartburn &c. - Dolly's got sepsia.

Boys and girls! Ask your fathers and mothers to buy real Clinching Screws boots and shoes. No nails or pegs to tear the stockings and hurt the feet. Don't wear other screw nails, and disable your feet; but stick to the clincher, which can't be beat. These cards are free; ask shoe dealers for them; millions given away. Soldiers prefer them to all the others, and miners will have nothing else.. Boys and girls! Ask your fathers and mothers to buy real Clinching Screws boots and shoes. No nails or pegs to tear the stockings and hurt the feet. Don't wear other screw nails, and disable your feet; but stick to the clincher, which can't be beat. These cards are free; ask shoe dealers for them; millions given away. Soldiers prefer them to all the others, and miners will have nothing else.

An ailing old man surrounded by medicine bottles and cases moans that his doctor has not given him enough medicine. Colour process print after J-A. Faivre, 1902.

Dr. Kilmer's U & O Meadow Plant Anointment. Dr. Kilmer's U & O Meadow Plant Anointment

My mamma gives me Brown's instant relief for coughs, colds, colic, sore throat, diphtheria, etc. I think it is real nice to take.. My mamma gives me Brown's instant relief for coughs, colds, colic, sore throat, diphtheria, etc. I think it is real nice to take.

Get David's Prize Soap if you want to avoid hard labor and save your health and strength in washing besides you may get a small fortune a price into the bargain. Get David's Prize Soap if you want to avoid hard labor and save your health and strength in washing besides you may get a small fortune a price into the bargain

Humorous advertisement for Plantol Soap, manufactured by Lever Brothers Limited of Port Sunlight, England, showing a rather startled customer who has been over-zealously lathered with shaving soap by his barber. Date: 1905

Boys and girls! Ask your fathers and mothers to buy real Clinching Screws boots and shoes. No nails or pegs to tear the stockings and hurt the feet. Don't wear other screw nails, and disable your feet; but stick to the clincher, which can't be beat. These cards are free; ask shoe dealers for them; millions given away. Soldiers prefer them to all the others, and miners will have nothing else. , Men, Shoes, 19th Century American Trade Cards

Ayer's Pills, the best family medicine cure. Sick headache, constipation, dyspepsia and liver troubles. Easy to take. , Girls, Patent medicines, 19th Century American Trade Cards

Cartoon - In the Politicians' Operating Room. John Collins (1917-2007)

Merrick's best six cord thread for hand and machine use. The Merrick drum corps. Repairing equipments.. Merrick's best six cord thread for hand and machine use. The Merrick drum corps. Repairing equipments.

Use Carter's Little Nerve Pills, a cure for nervousness and dyspepsia. Use Carter's Little Nerve Pills, a cure for nervousness and dyspepsia

Dr. Gray's Lotion for scratches, galls, sores, and cuts. , Men, Horses, Patent medicines, 19th Century American Trade Cards

Cognac Medical Reserve, poster

Biliousine is a sure cure for sick-headache, dyspepsia, constipation, indigestion, sour stomach, heartburn &c. , People, Patent medicines, 19th Century American Trade Cards

Dr. Fitzgerald's improved Invigorator - just discovered a positive cure for dyspepsia, all stomach and nervous diseases, liver and heart difficulties and impure blood. , People, Horses, Patent medicines, 19th Century American Trade Cards

Rich and poor use. Porters Cough Balsam. Rich and poor use. Porters Cough Balsam

'Life as a Nurse', 1940. Artist: Unknown.

Carter's Iron Pills for the blood, nerves and complexion. Dont rise - I know how you feel - weak back, trembling, palpitation, headache. - I've had all - but thanks to Carter's Iron Pills I am fully restored and can guarantee they'll do as much for you.. Carter's Iron Pills for the blood, nerves and complexion. Dont rise - I know how you feel - weak back, trembling, palpitation, headache. - I've had all - but thanks to Carter's Iron Pills I am fully restored and can guarantee they'll do as much for you.

Dr. Gray's Lotion for scratches, galls, sores, and cuts.. Dr. Gray's Lotion for scratches, galls, sores, and cuts.

Extracting Venom from Rattlesnake. ca. 1935, Silver Springs, Florida, USA, EXTRACTING VENOM FROM RATTLESNAKE AT FLORIDA REPTILE INSTITUTE, SILVER SPRINGS, FLA. Diamond-Back Rattlesnakes milked for Venom every Sunday afternoon. Fangs are hollow like a Hyperdermic Needle. Snake Venom is used for medical purposes.

Mrs. Potts' irons vs. the thermometer.. Mrs. Potts' irons vs. the thermometer.

Dobbins Electric Soap - 'At first, the infant, mewling and puking in the nurse's arms; , Older people, Infants, Household soap, 19th Century American Trade Cards

Horsford's Acid Phosphate ""The Little Dancer"", Medical - Potions, Medications, & Cures

A sure cure for hoarseness - Adamson's Botanic Balsam. A sure cure for hoarseness - Adamson's Botanic Balsam

'The Little Favorites.' Ayer's Pills - sugar coated. , Girls, Patent medicines, 19th Century American Trade Cards

When I was given up to die, by the most skillful physicians, Parker's Tonic kept me alive and raised me up after everything else failed. It is just as good for children. Try it and be convinced.. When I was given up to die, by the most skillful physicians, Parker's Tonic kept me alive and raised me up after everything else failed. It is just as good for children. Try it and be convinced.

"The Little Favorites." Ayer's Pills - sugar coated.. "The Little Favorites." Ayer's Pills - sugar coated.

Dr. Isaac Thompson's celebrated Eye Water, for all complaints of the eyes.. Dr. Isaac Thompson's celebrated Eye Water, for all complaints of the eyes.

Hydrotherapy treatments. Wet packs for the treatment of the whole body and for specific areas. One of the oldest forms of medical treatment, hydrotherapy enjoyed a resurgence in popularity in the late 19th century. From 'Die Neue Heilmethode Lehrbuch' by M Platen. (Berlin, c1902).

Ayer's Cathartic Pills, a safe pleasant and reliable family medicine. , Boys, Patent medicines, 19th Century American Trade Cards

Repositioning of the sick, Praktischer Hausschatz der Heilkunde, II. volume, 1930, Heinrich Killinger, Nordhausen

Picture series Pierrots Cure and Recovery, The Cure, digitally restored reproduction of a collectors picture from c. 1900

Six of Diamonds, When Doctors Disagree, from Harlequin Cards, 2nd Series (N220) issued by Kinney Bros. 1889 Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company Playing cards issued as trade cards from the "Harlequin Cards, 2nd Series" (N220), issued in 1889 to promote Kinney Tobacco Company.. Six of Diamonds, When Doctors Disagree, from Harlequin Cards, 2nd Series (N220) issued by Kinney Bros.. 1889. Commercial color lithograph. Issued by Kinney Brothers Tobacco Company

(10 of 12) Water Cure at Malvern. A patient at the watering care, getting well drench'd and wrench'd and restored to health. Date: 1860

In L'Assiette au Beurre satirical magazine; colour satirical drawing of the malpractice of doctors and pharmacists; one says "I can't find anything abnormal in this urine". The doctor responds by saying "You better find something. I really want to keep this client".

Ralston health shoe for men and women.. text. Posters. 1895 - 1917. The Miriam and Ira D. Wallach Division of Art, Prints and Photographs: Art & Architecture Collection. Posters, American, Dogs, Men , Clothing & dress , United States, Women , Clothing & dress , United States

Ayer's Cathartic Pills, a safe pleasant and reliable family medicine.. Ayer's Cathartic Pills, a safe pleasant and reliable family medicine.

Ayer's Cathartic Pills, Medical - Potions, Medications, & Cures

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children teething.. Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children teething.

Hydrotherapy treatments, c1902. Artist: Unknown

Cartoon - Eisenhower Doctorin . John Collins (1917-2007)

Hall's Vegetable Sicilian Hair Renewer prevents gray hairs and baldness. Hall's Vegetable Sicilian Hair Renewer prevents gray hairs and baldness

Say 'no' to crack and other drugs circa 1980s.

In L'Assiette au Beurre satirical magazine; front cover; colour drawing of a pharmacist speaking to a woman who has her head bowed. Another lady is sitting on a table with bottles full of liquids; edition entitled "The Pharmacists" by Galanis.

Pond's Extract - ointment, catarrh cure, plaster. Pond's Extract - ointment, catarrh cure, plaster

Drs. Starkey & Palen's treatment by inhalation, its frauds, imitations, humbugs, and counterfeits. , Men, Patent medicines, 19th Century American Trade Cards

A pharmacist and his friend discuss the new tax on medicine; with four other scenes. Photomechanical reproduction of a wood engraving by H. Maigrot.

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children teething. , Women, Children, Patent medicines, 19th Century American Trade Cards

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children teething. , Women, Infants, Patent medicines, 19th Century American Trade Cards

What Will He Do with It, Medical - Dermatolgy

Dentist, Children's Literature

No Child, However Good its Health and Home, is Safe. Country: England Printed By: Multi Machine Plates, Ltd.. 1942 - 1945. Office for Emergency Management. Office of War Information. Domestic Operations Branch. Bureau of Special Services. 3/9/1943-9/15/1945. World War II Foreign Posters

'Each stitch a smile, each loop a prayer; Making love's armour for brave lads to wear.' Two young women, mending, and sewing, items to aid the war effort during WW1. Date: circa 1916

A nurse dropping an aspirin pill into a glass of water; advertising soluble aspirin. Colour lithograph by M. Cliot, ca. 1910.

Cover coughs and sneezes National Tuberculosis Association, United States, ca. 1962

An advertsiement for Colgate's Ribbon Dental Cream, to be used 'Twice a day', and promoted as 'delicious, antiseptic and economical'. Date: 1915

I'm feeling much better. The climate here agrees with me , Nurses, Sitting, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Hydrotheraphy treatments, c1902. Walking foot bath, nasal douche, foot bath and head bath. One of the oldest forms of medical treatment, hydrotherapy enjoyed a resurgence in popularity in the late 19th century. From 'Die Neue Heilmethode Lehrbuch' by M Platen. (Berlin, c1902).

Two young lads trade insults, each one trying to belittle each other's Father. "Your Father couldn't pass the Doctor!" "Garn, your's can't pass a pub." Date: circa 1915

An advertisement for Pears' soap during the First World War, part of a series called Womanhood in War Time and featuring a Red Cross nurse The copy claims that Pears is preferred by 'the brave women who tend our wounded heroes. The hospital, with its long hours and work, involves extreme hardship on the complexion and hands, but Pears' soap so refreshingly fragrant, is ever a safe preserver of comely complexions.' Date: 1917

Warners Safe Rheumatic Cure , Girls, Dogs, Patent medicines, 19th Century American Trade Cards

The eye diseases in children, The practical family doctor, A way to health, 1901, Breslau

The Quack Doctor's Prayer!! July 30, 1801 Thomas Rowlandson. The Quack Doctor's Prayer!!. Prayers and Journals. After George Murgatroyd Woodward (British, 1765-1809 London). July 30, 1801. Hand-colored etching. Prints

Packs, compresses, Practical Home Treasure of Healing, II. volume, 1930, Heinrich Killinger, Nordhausen

Sulphur baths. Use Glenn's Sulphur Soap. Cures all skin diseases.. Sulphur baths. Use Glenn's Sulphur Soap. Cures all skin diseases.

Urine examination, The practical family doctor, A way to health, 1901, Breslau

Help your nerves with SANATOGEN - the true tonic food Date: 1923

Parker's Tonic builds up the system. Heals the sick. Cures coughs, consumption, asthma, by rejuvenating the blood.. Parker's Tonic builds up the system. Heals the sick. Cures coughs, consumption, asthma, by rejuvenating the blood.

Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills cure all bilious complaints. Wright's Indian Vegetable Pills cure all bilious complaints

advert for indigestion medicine 'Milk of Magnesia' 1935

Bilderserie dunkelhäutige Künstler: eine ärztliche Konsultation / Image series dark skinned artists: a medical consultation, digital improved reproduction of a collectible image from the Liebig company, estimated from 1900, pd / digital restaurierte Reproduktion eines Sammelbildes von ca 1900, gemeinfrei.

Biliousine is a sure cure for sick headache, dyspepsia, constipation, sour stomach, indigestion, heartburn &c.. Biliousine is a sure cure for sick headache, dyspepsia, constipation, sour stomach, indigestion, heartburn &c.

Publicidad farmacéutica de Lecitina y colesterina Wassermann. Años 1940.

Now! Free heat with the original low cost perfectaire heat saver , Radiators, Tichnor Brothers Collection, postcards of the United States

Advertisement for the Olva improved sleeping blanket, a great improvement on the ordinary sleeping bag. Invaluable for officers on active service, and for use in field hospitals and on hospital ships during the First World War. Date: September 1914

Hot water instantly night or day, just turn on the tap - 1925

'Advertisment for a rubber ring to protect a recent vaccination for smallpox. At this date, 1895, there was widespread talk about compulsory vaccination.'

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