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PATENT MEDICINE TONIC POSTER AD FEG KIDNEY REMEDYPLEASE NOTE: This nineteenth century poster contains caricatures of African-American’s that are offensive and are only presented to illustrate how this type of portrayal was common in the period and for historical context only. Images such as these and others on the minstrel show posters of this era helped create a negative stereotype that has had horrible results for African Americans and our country. Here is a new print of an 1887-poster ad for F. E. G. Kidney Remedy. No information can be found on the company that manufactured the product. A caricature of an African-American couple is featured in a double swing. A sign on a nearby tree reads: “F. E. G.†The text on the rock reads: “F. E. G. Kidney Remedy. The newly discovered Herb Medicine. Sold Everywhere.†The caption At the bottom reads: “Paul and Virginia.†Patent Medicine was the name given to a variety of tonic and elixirs that were marketed as panaceas to people who suffered from a variety of ailments who had limited access to health care. Some were outright hoaxes; others had ingredients that are still in use today, while others were simply alcohol or other drugs such as cocaine or opium. Medical doctors created some while other had no basis in medicine. What most had in common is that they were marketed heavily and created posters and labels that were some of the earliest examples of branding. To truly understand the impact of the marketing it is important to understand that most people in the era in which they were sold were largely illiterate. Thus these posters and labels had to convey their purpose at the same time the images used had to convey security or at the very least identify with their audience. The end began in the early 1900s when Congress enacted the first Pure Food and Drug Act, although it exempted tonic ingredient alcohol and other drugs. Finally, beginning in the 1930s, the narcotic ingredients were banned without a doctor’s presciption. Rochester Lithographic Co., Rochester, N. Y., produced the original lithograph on which this print is based. This new print is on a quality 100# high glossy text paper. The photographic image measures 10.5†(w) X 15.5†(h). It is printed on 11†(w) and 17†(h) paper that allows for a small border to for matting and framing. When matted, this format is perfect for a standard 16†x 20†frame, a manageable size for a variety of decorating purposes. 10To view all of our Patent Medicine posters, prints and adsClick here. SAVE ON SHIPPING FOR MULTIPLE PURCHASES!! We ship all items paid for in a single transaction for ONE low shipping and handling fee, whether it’s one or one-hundred. We have hundreds more items such as this in our eBay store. Click on our store link above and take this opportunity to browse. MAKE US A FAVORITE STORE Be sure to add me to your favorites list! Make us a favorite store and we’ll send you a favorite customers newsletter with specials and announcements on the new posters and photographs in our listings. Click here to visit our store Powered by eBay Turbo Lister Powered by eBay Turbo Lister The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items.
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