Sarsaparilla Collection

Sarsaparilla, Smilax regelii
5855128 Sarsaparilla, Smilax regelii; (add.info.: Sarsaparilla, Smilax regelii. Handcoloured botanical illustration drawn by G)

Sarsaparilla, Smilax aristolochiifolia (Smilax medica). Handcoloured lithograph by Charlotte Caroline Sowerby
FLO4638240 Sarsaparilla, Smilax aristolochiifolia (Smilax medica). Handcoloured lithograph by Charlotte Caroline Sowerby from Edward Hamilton's Flora Homeopathica, Bailliere, London

Sarsaparilla (colour litho)
3116963 Sarsaparilla (colour litho); (add.info.: Smilax medica Kohler's Medizinal-Pflanzen in naturgetreuen Abbildungen mit kurz erlauterndem Texte)

Store Interior, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing. Store Interior, 1917 or 1918. Creator: Harris & Ewing
Store Interior, 1917 or 1918. First World War - shop assistant and customer

Advertisement for Hoods Sarsaparilla Date: 1896

Dusky coral pea, false sarsaparilla and blackhorm
Dusky coral pea, Kennedia rubicunda 1, false sarsaparilla, Hardenbergia violacea 2, and blackhorm. Kaempferia rotunda 3. Kenedies, Kempferie

Manna ash and sarsaparilla
Manna ash, Fraxinus ornus 1, and sarsaparilla, Smilax regelii 2, with root, flower and node. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Friedrich Johann Bertuchs Bilderbuch fur Kinder

Sarsaparilla Ad Date: 1895

Pink flowered and berry of sarsaparilla smilax, Smilax sarsaparilla
5856649 Pink flowered and berry of sarsaparilla smilax, Smilax sarsaparilla by Sowerby, James (1757-1822); (add.info.: Pink flowered and berry of sarsaparilla smilax, Smilax sarsaparilla)

Salsepareille or Mountain Granon, Spiny Bindweed, Spiny Liset - Rough bindweed or sarsaparille, Smilax aspera
FLO4604380 Salsepareille or Mountain Granon, Spiny Bindweed, Spiny Liset - Rough bindweed or sarsaparille, Smilax aspera, with flower, stem, tendril, leaf and seed

Common smilax, rough bindweed, sarsaparilla or Mediterranean smilax, Smilax aspera (Smilax excelsa)
FLO4616521 Common smilax, rough bindweed, sarsaparilla or Mediterranean smilax, Smilax aspera (Smilax excelsa). Handcoloured stipple engraving by Mixelle l aine after an illustration by Pierre-Joseph

Ipecacuan; Squill; Sarsaparilla; Copaiba (coloured engraving)
6005375 Ipecacuan; Squill; Sarsaparilla; Copaiba (coloured engraving) by Fitch, W. (fl.1872); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ipecacuan; Squill; Sarsaparilla; Copaiba)

Mexican sarsaparilla, Smilax aristolochiifolia
Mexican sarsaparilla Smilax aristolochiifolia (Smilax medica). Chromolithograph after a botanical illustration from Hermann Adolph Koehlers Medicinal Plants, edited by Gustav Pabst, Koehler, Germany

Sarsaparilla, Smilax aristolochiifolia (Smilax medica). Handcoloured lithograph by Charlotte Caroline Sowerby from Edward Hamiltons Flora Homeopathica, Bailliere, London, 1852

American sarsaparilla, Smilax aristolochiifolia (Vera Cruz or Mexican sarsaparilla, Smilax medica). Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert

Jamaica sarsaparilla, Smilax officinalis. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants, London, 1880

Indian sarsaparilla, nunnari or nannari, Hemidesmus indicus. Handcoloured lithograph by Hanhart after a botanical illustration by David Blair from Robert Bentley and Henry Trimens Medicinal Plants

Cat greenbriar or catbriar, Smilax glauca (Smilax sarsaparilla). Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Dr. Willibald Artus Hand-Atlas sammtlicher mediinisch-pharmaceutischer Gewachse

Girl in hunting jacket with hounds (chromolitho)
733052 Girl in hunting jacket with hounds (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Advertisement, Montserrat Lime Fruit Juice and Cordials (engraving)
1062091 Advertisement, Montserrat Lime Fruit Juice and Cordials (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Montserrat Lime Fruit Juice and Cordials)

Children Pond Dipping (chromolitho)
733425 Children Pond Dipping (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children Pond Dipping.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Mediterranean smilax, Smilax aspera. Handcoloured stipple engraving by Miss Brenet after an illustration by
FLO4616528 Mediterranean smilax, Smilax aspera. Handcoloured stipple engraving by Miss Brenet after an illustration by Pierre-Joseph Redoute from Henri Louis Duhamel du Moncels Treat des Arbres et

Trade card advertising Ayerss Sarsaparilla, which gives Health and Happy Hours. Billed as a treatment for Scrofula and other blood disorders. Manufactured in Massachusetts, USA. Date: circa 1895

Flowers: Plantain, Sarsaparilla, Sage, Parsley, Squill, Peppermint, c1940

Sarsaparilla Ad

Advertisement for Hood's Sarsaparilla

Medicinal Herbs And Plants. Clockwise From Top Left: Plantain, Sarsaparilla, Sage, Peppermint, Squill, Parsley. From Virtues Household Physician, Published London 1924

Selling sarsaparilla from a horse and wagon, 1903
Selling drinks of sarsaparilla from a horse and wagon, 1903, in London. Date: 1903

Smilax ornata, sarsaparilla, native to Mexico.. Hand-coloured botanical illustration drawn by Matilda Smith and lithographed by E

Late 19th century American patent medicine display card for Ayers Sarsaparilla
PATENT MEDICINE. Late 19th century American patent medicine display card for Ayers Sarsaparilla

American magazine advertisement for Ayers Sarsaparilla, 1895
PATENT MEDICINE, 1895. American magazine advertisement for Ayers Sarsaparilla, 1895

Dr. Wynkoops, katharismic Honduras, sarsaparilla
Dr. Wynkoop s, katharismic Honduras, sarsaparilla. Date c1848 Jan. 31

TRADE CARD, c1880. Hoods sarsaparilla. American merchants trade card, c1880

Sarsaparilla plant stem, light micrograph
Maize root. Polarised light micrograph of a section through the root of a sarsaparilla plant (Smilax regelii) showing a vascular cylinder

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Sarsaparilla, also known as false sarsaparilla or blackhorm, is a fascinating plant with various species and uses. One such species is the dusky coral pea, which belongs to the smilax family. Another interesting variety is the manna ash and sarsaparilla. In 1896, an advertisement for Hood's Sarsaparilla caught people's attention. This popular drink was believed to have numerous health benefits and was widely consumed during that time. A year earlier, in 1895, another advertisement highlighted the pink flowered and berry smilax. The plant itself has many names across different regions - salsepareille or mountain granon, spiny bindweed, spiny liset - rough bindweed or sarsaparille. Smilax aspera is one such species that showcases its beautiful flowers, stems, tendrils, leaves, and seeds. Commonly referred to as rough bindweed or Mediterranean smilax (Smilax aspera), this plant has been depicted in handcoloured stipple engravings by Mixelle l'aîné after illustrations by Pierre-Joseph Redouté from Henri Louis Duhamel du Monceau's works and has been featured alongside other medicinal plants like ipecacuanha root (used for treating vomiting) squill bulb (known for its expectorant properties), copaiba resin (used as a natural remedy for inflammation). These coloured engravings highlight their importance in traditional medicine practices. One specific type worth mentioning is Mexican sarsaparilla (Smilax aristolochiifolia). Its unique characteristics make it stand out among other varieties like American sarsaparilla and Jamaica sarsaparilla (Smilax officinalis).