Four versions of the flag of the Confederate States of America are shown on this print from 1896. Standing at the center are Stonewall Jackson, P. G. T. Beauregard, and Robert E. Lee, surrounded by bust portraits of Jefferson Davis and Confederate…
This small advertisement professes to be the modern palatable form of iron tonic. Devoid of all the usual drawbacks of iron tonics. Iron Jelloids claim to be unequaled for anemia and weakness in men, women and children. There are no graphics, nor…
The advertisement is directed at healthy folk and physical fitness. It claims that a small 'dash' of Eno's Fruit Salt sparkling in a glass of water first thing on rising every morning is the athlete's natural safeguard to health. This ad is…
The text of the advertisement consists of, "What to take for a sick headache. Take a good dose of Carter's Little Liver Pills--2 or 3 for a few nights after. A few doses restore your organs to their proper functions and the headache and the causes…
The unique feature of this advertisement is that it is a full page advertisement. "For Summer days Drink Ovaltine for Health!' is the only text of the ad. The drawing is of a woman sitting at a table sipping from a china tea cup while glancing…
An advertisement for French natural mineral water that claims to keep Rheumatism away. The advertisement states that Vichy-Celestins can be obtained at all hotels, clubs, chemists and stores. Pictured is a line drawing of two men and one woman…
Advertisement selling a type of cream that is supposedly good for the nerves. Claims that using the cream will invigorate the nerves and improve overall health.
This is an ad for Vaseline White Petroleum Jelly which from the looks of the ad is a sunburn lotion that you can apply directly to your skin. They have a little slogan as well saying that their product is better cosmetic products implying that this…
Vichy (France) is a first-class Thermal Establishment that produces the Vichy Waters and is prescribed for a variety of different conditions including Gout, Rheumatism, Gravel and even Diabetes.
This ad is advertising an oxygen face cream free trial. They will send you a free bottle of it that has about 10 days worth of use. They have both a scented sample and non scented sample.
An advertisement that states that if you take this remedy then it is guaranteed to prevent and cure your sea-sickness, train-sickness or air-sickness. If not cured then you will get your money refunded.
An ad for a new 6 7/8 octave piano of the value of 30 guineas that will be given to the first 500 purchasers. Copies of the edition of "Willie, we have missed you" may be had by inclosing 26 postage stamps, or of any Musicseller.
Recommended by medical professionals for its nutritious and invigorating qualities. May be had on draught or in bottle from Wine and Beer merchants and licensed victuailers in every district of London.
An advertisement for prism binoculars selling the idea that these binoculars are the most powerful binoculars ever manufactured. Also stated that the Aitchison & Co. Ltd are also the only makers of Prismatic Binoculars with a magnification of 25…
Ad about carpet cleaning ad that talks about reviving carpets using a patent process. Lace, muslin and damask curtains, chintzes, dimities, blankets, quilts, etc. are all examples of what can be cleaned.
This advertisement was in an issue right before Christmas time which is obvious since the ad says 'Th most popular Xmas gift.' Perhaps back then this really was a very popular gift as opposed to now. They do seem very elegant, customized and durable.…