A Treatise on the Nature and Cure of Gout and Rheumatism (1819, First American Edition)
Title A Treatise on the Nature and Cure of Gout and Rheumatism (1819, First American Edition) Author Charles Scudamore, M.D.Member […]
Medical history and curiosities
Explorations of unusual medical practices, rare conditions, and the evolution of medicine through history.
1911 Antikamnia Tablets Calendar – “Alice”
Title 1911 Antikamnia Tablets Calendar – “Alice” Author The Antikamnia Chemical Company, St. Louis, Missouri Image Description This 1911 advertising
Sparteine Sulphate (Poison) — E. Lilly & Co., with Owl Drug Co. label (Oakland, CA)
Title Sparteine Sulphate (Poison) — E. Lilly & Co., with Owl Drug Co. label (Oakland, CA) Author Manufacturer: Eli Lilly
Vintage Baby Powder
Prescribing Doctor: Dr. NicholsonPatient Name: Baby FinkePharmacy: Theo. Schirmacher, DruggistDate: Undated (estimated 1900–1910)Location: Brenham, Texas Transcription ℞ Pulv. Camph. —
Blue Star Ointment (Jim Bourland, Houston, Texas)
Title Blue Star Ointment (Jim Bourland, Houston, Texas) Author N/A Image Description This 2-ounce jar of Blue Star Ointment was
American White Cross Waterproof Adhesive Bandages Tin
Title American White Cross Waterproof Adhesive Bandages Tin Author N/A Image Description This small vintage tin once held American White
Antikamnia “Beatrice” Advertising Card and 1910 Calendar
Title Antikamnia “Beatrice” Advertising Card and 1910 Calendar Author The Antikamnia Chemical Company, St. Louis, Missouri Image Description This advertising
Outline of Preventive Medicine (1929)
Title Outline of Preventive Medicine: For Medical Practitioners and Students Author Prepared under the auspices of The Committee on Public
Keller’s Sure Cure
Title Keller’s Sure Cure Author Joseph Keller of Springfield, Ohio Image Description Keller’s Sure Cure, first advertised in the early