Berlingots-Eysséric: le meilleur des bonbons digestifs : Mars

Berlingots-Eysséric: le meilleur des bonbons digestifs : Mars

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Alternate Title(s):
Mars
Contributor(s):
Eysséric, Gustave, issuing body
Publication:
Carpentras : [Gustave Eysséric], [not before 1877]
Language(s):
French
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Nonprescription Drugs
Candy
Digestive System Diseases -- drug therapy
Genre(s):
Advertisement
Abstract:
Advertisement for Berlingots-Eysséric, manufactured by Gustave Eysséric, a confectioner. Card features a color illustration of the god Mars, dressed as a soldier in a Roman military uniform. The uniform consists of a silver helmet with a red crest, a red tunic with a silver breastplate, a short golden sword, and silver greaves. He is standing barefoot on a small cloud and lifting a wooden shield over his head while brandishing a spear. The background is a light blue decorated with gold stars. In the bottom left corner, facts about the planet Mars are listed, including diameter, average distance from the sun and length of year. The entire illustration is surrounded by a golden rectangular border.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
1 trade card : 10 x 6.5 cm
Technique:
chromolithograph, color
NLM Unique ID:
101733551 (See catalog record)
OCLC no.:
1370213184
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101733551