Dr. Thomas' Eclectric Oil : trial by jury / [Foster, Milburn & Co.].

  • Foster, Milburn & Co.
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[between 1890 and 1899?]
  • Ephemera
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Dr. Thomas' Eclectric Oil : trial by jury / [Foster, Milburn & Co.]. Public Domain Mark. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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One of a series of victorian trade cards issued by Foster, Milburn & Co. to advertise their Dr. Thomas' Eclectric Oil which was supposed to cure: colds, asthma, coughs, catarrh, sore throat, rheumatism, lameness, aches, sprains, pains. There are 9 testimonials to this effect. The illustration shows a young girl with rosy cheeks and a mass of golden curls in a white smock, broad-brimmed red hat surrounded by a gold background. The oil was found to contain: spirits of turpentine, camphor, oil of tar, red thyme and processed fish oil.

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Buffalo : Foster, Milburn & Co., [between 1890 and 1899?]

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1 sheet : color illustrations ; 11 x 8 cm

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    EPH313
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    EPH313:4

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