Rich and poor use: Porters Cough Balsam

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 Madam Porters Cough Balsam. Statements on verso claim the medication can cure or relieve, "coughs, colds, croup, whooping cough, asthma, and all affections of the throat and lungs." Card features children receiving the medicine in both rich and poor homes.
Copyright:: The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:: 1 trade card : 8 x 13 cm.
Technique:: chromolithograph, color
NLM Unique ID:: 101402351 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:: A021068
Permanent Link:: http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101402351

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