| Description |
1 folder (.10 linear feet) |
| Content |
text txt |
| Media |
unmediated n |
| Carrier |
sheet nb |
| Note |
Bottle labels for Cholera Morbus cures. |
| Summary |
Collection consists of five small text labels printed on white paper which were for affixing to bottles of Cholera Morbus cures. The labels range in size from 3 to 4 1/2 inches. Four of the labels have gummed backs; the remaining label is on plain paper. The names of the products are: Original Cholera Balm, McLaughlin's German Cholera Balm, McLaughlin's Magic Relief, Wade's Magic Oil, and Cholera Mixture. |
| Biography |
Cholera Morbus is an obsolete term for a gastrointestinal ailment characterized by fever, diarrhea and vomiting. It was believed to be caused by eating infected foods. The bottle labels represent different brand names, but all promise the same relief. |
| Language |
Text in English. |
| Access Restrictions |
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes and the collection is open to the public. |
| Use |
The Science History Institute holds copyright to the Cholera Morbus Cure Labels. The researcher assumes full responsibility for all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply. |
| Finding Aids |
Finding aid is available. |
| Cite As |
Cholera Morbus Cure Labels, undated, Science History Institute Archives, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. |
| Gift |
Purchase; Science History Institute; 200702. |
| Note |
The Cholera Morbus cure labels was processed by Jahna Auerbach in September 2022. |
| Subject(s) |
Labels.
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Gastroenteritis -- Treatment.
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Patent medicines.
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Quacks and quackery.
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Drugs, Nonprescription.
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Therapeutics.
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Archival materials.
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| Additional Title |
Cholera cure labels |
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Remedy bottle labels |
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