Parker's Ginger Tonic
- Title
- Parker's Ginger Tonic
- Description
- The front of this card depicts a black & white drawing of two men. The one on the left is doubled over, saying "I shall die if I don't get relief." The other man, wearing evening clothes and a top hat says "Why don't you use Parker's Ginger Tonic. It always cures me." In the center of the card it states "Parker's Ginger Tonic, the Best Health and Strength Restorer. Are you in need of a stimulant? Parker's Ginger Tonic will invigorate you without intoxicating." The reverse of the card makes a comment on Parker's Hair Balsam: "This economical hair dressing is highly esteemed everywhere for its excellence and superior cleanliness. It never fails to restore the youthful color to gray hair, is elegantly perfumed and is warranted to remove dandruff and prevent falling of the hair. Parker's Ginger Tonic, made of Ginger, Buchu and many of the best remedies known, this highly invigorating but never intoxicating medicine cures disorders of the bowels, liver, kidneys, nerves and lungs, and is the best cure and strength restorer ever use. If you have Female Complaints, Wakefulness, Rheumatism, Dyspepsia or if you have lost your appetite and are low spirited, or are suffering from age, or any disease use Parker's Ginger Tonic to-day. It will give you new life and vigor. 50c. and $1 size at druggists. Large saving buying dollar size. Send for circular to Hiscox & Co., 163 William Street, N.Y." The lower section of the reverse has an advertisement for Floreston Cologne. Dates approximated.
- Date
- 1870-1890
- Original Format
- trade cards
- Extent
- 11.3cm x 6.8cm
- Local Identifier
- LL02.12.01.42.10
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- Location of Original
- Laupus Library History Collections
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