Cutavaco, Dr. Abbey's Great Specific for Skin Diseases


Title
Cutavaco, Dr. Abbey's Great Specific for Skin Diseases
Description
Advertisement for The Sexual System and Its Derangements by Dr. E. C. Abbey and Cutavaco, his cure for skin diseases. The picture is titled Toll Gate No. 2 and is a hidden picture puzzle. There are many people and animals to find including a clown, a baby, 2 rabbits, 3 frogs, 5 dogs and more. Across the bottom is this statement: "Entered according to Act of Congress, In the year 1879, by E. C. Abbey, M. D., in the Office of the Librarian of Congress at Washington." The reverse of the card describes Dr. E. C. Abbey's book, The Sexual System and Its Derangements. It is a moral book for both sexes with vast amounts of information. 250,000 copies sold. Cutavaco is Dr. Abbey's cure for skin diseases. It is stated that "Most Skin Diseases are caused by a microscopic plant or animal growth having a foothold in the skin." Price $1.00 per bottle, 6 bottles for $5.00. Dr. E.C. Abbey, Buffalo, N.Y.
Date
1879
Original Format
trade cards
Extent
13cm x 8cm
Local Identifier
LL02.12.01.19.01
Creator(s)
Subject(s)
Spatial
Location of Original
Laupus Library History Collections
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Comments

KATE PRESCOTT Mar 17 2018

I found a card in mint condition from EC Abbey advertising his book!!!

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