Brown's Iron Bitters

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Identifier: 12.1.5.1

Advertisement for Brown's Iron Bitters, "the best tonic", depicting a young boy, 2 puppies in a wooden barrel, and a kitten. Includes foliage, a dog collar on a metal chain, and a dish with bones in it. The reverse of the card states that Brown's Iron Bitters cures “any disease for which a reputable physician would prescribe iron” and does not cause the side effects that “all other iron medicines do.” “The Genuine has Trade-Mark and Crossed Red lines on Wrapper. Take no other.” more...

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Advertisement for Brown's Iron Bitters, "the best tonic", depicting a young boy, 2 puppies in a wooden barrel, and a kitten. Includes foliage, a dog collar on a metal chain, and a dish with bones in it. The reverse of the card states that Brown's Iron Bitters cures “any disease for which a reputable physician would prescribe iron” and does not cause the side effects that “all other iron medicines do.” “The Genuine has Trade-Mark and Crossed Red lines on Wrapper. Take no other.”

Contributor(s)
Brown Chemical Company

Date
1870 - 1890

Call Number
12.1.5.1

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