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Ayer's Sarsaparilla: the discovery of America

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 Sarsaparilla, "a compound concentrated extract composed of the sarsaparilla-root of the tropics, stillingia, yellow dock, mandrake, and other roots held in high repute for their alterative, diuretic, tonic, and curative properties." Card features Columbus discovering America, only to discover that Ayer's Sarsaparilla was there ahead of him.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
1 trade card : 7 x 13 cm.
Provenance:
Gift; William H. Helfand; 1986.
Technique:
chromolithograph, color
NLM Unique ID:
101444437 (See catalog record)
NLM Image ID:
A028832
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101444437