Medicines Collection (page 6)

Taking Physick
The doctor has prescribed it, the pharmacist has delivered it, and now he must take it... with the commode close by in case the effect is immediate

Penicillin Plant / Sanders
Dr A G Sanders, one of the penicillin research team at Oxford University with Howard Florey, with the experimental plant for extracting penicillin that he set up

Coxs Tasteless Pills
Six jolly imps play a ball game with some large examples of Coxs Tasteless Pills

Advert / Eclectric Oil
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil - the great internal and external remedy

Advert / Cod Liver Oil
Mullers Cod Liver Oil Date: 1890s

Advert / Masons Extract
Masons Extract of Herbs

Quack Doctor, Netherlands
Quack doctor sells patent medicines to small crowd. Date: unknown

Quack Doctor on Stage
Quack doctor or Mountebank and theatrical friends sell medicines to countryfolk

Advert / Bromo-Seltzer
Emersons Bromo-Seltzer cures all headaches, however caused Date: 1897

Remedies in a chemists shop, Marrakesh, Morocco, North Africa, Africa

Quinine in Peru
Peruvian natives explain to Europeans that quinine is what their sick companions need

Advert / Beechams Pills
Beechams Pills - for saving life

Cod Liver Oil / Children
Advertisement for Mellins cod liver oil emulsion, for colds, coughs, chest ailments and wasting sickness

Earles Medicine Bottle
Earles medicine bottle, which comes with a handy spoon compartment

Cromptons Flu Powder
Cromptons flu powder, sold for 2d

Satire Patent Medicines
The sick goose & the council of health : a satire on patent medicines

Medicine Goes Down
A good little girl lets Mummy give her a spoonful of medicine during a pause from a bedtime story

Bile Beans Showcard
A lady in her slip weighs herself and is delighted to find that her bedtime treat of Bile Beans (yuk !) is keeping her healthy, happy and slim

Mother Seigels Syrup
Once - a victim of indigestion : Now - always merry and bright ! - thanks to Mother Seigels Syrup

Bile Beans Advert
BILE BEANS FOR BILIOUSNESS they sound disgusting but they ve done wonders for this wasp-waisted lady !

Wind Pill Advert
This little girl interrupts her hooping to inquire where she can purchase Page Woodcocks Wind Pills. My dear, everywhere, is the sandwichmans reply

A Mountebank
Mountebanck or Charlatan or Ciarlatano with patent medicines and monkey assistant

C17 Apothcaries / Woodcut
Apothecaries preparing medicines, pounding the ingredients with pestles in a mortar

Beechams Pills
Advert for Beechams Pills

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"Discovering the Power of Medicines: A Journey Through Time" Step back in time to 1929, when the groundbreaking Penicillin Culture revolutionized medicine, saving countless lives. Witness the birth of modern medicine as Liver Pills became a household name, offering relief and healing. Advertisements for Steedman Powders highlight their effectiveness in soothing ailments, while Cod Liver Oil emerges as a trusted remedy for overall health. Allenburys Pastilles captivate with their sweet taste and medicinal properties. The Elliman Embrocation advertisement showcases its ability to alleviate pain and promote healing. Explore the historical significance of dried opium poppies in ancient remedies, reminding us of our ancestors' wisdom. Eno Fruit Salt's advert entices with promises of digestive relief and vitality. Beechams Pills take us back to 1887 when they were hailed as a panacea for various ailments. Experience the Electric Oil Remedy from 1890 that promised quick pain relief through innovative technology. Marvel at an engraved title page that captures the essence of pharmaceutical advancements throughout history. Finally, Woolleys Chemists labels serve as a testament to quality assurance and personalized care offered by local pharmacies over generations. Join us on this captivating journey through time where they have evolved from humble beginnings to become life-changing miracles we rely on today.