Grains de Vals: [train]

Grains de Vals: [train]

Collection:
Images from the History of Medicine (IHM)
Alternate Title(s):
Grains de Vals
Contributor(s):
Laboratoire Nogues, issuing body.
Publication:
Paris : [publisher not identified], [between 1900 and 1950?]
Manufactured: Paris : Atelier Louis Chambrelent
Language(s):
French
Format:
Still image
Subject(s):
Nonprescription Drugs
Laxatives
Genre(s):
Advertisement
Abstract:
Advertisement for Grains de Vals, a cure for constipation and its symptoms. Card features a color illustration of three images that can be cut out and stuck onto a stand below. The top image is a red and white railway signal, the middle image is a black train carrying a giant bottle of Grains de Vals, and the last image is a brown and white cow behind a fence. On the bottom of the card is a rectangle of yellow and green with the letters A-F, where the corresponding letters on the three images may be inserted. On the back of the card is dark blue text explaining Grains de Vals, and assembly instructions for the front image.
Copyright:
The National Library of Medicine believes this item to be in the public domain. (More information)
Extent:
1 trade card : 16 x 13 cm
Technique:
chromolithograph, color
NLM Unique ID:
101750258 (See catalog record)
OCLC no.:
1370214695
Permanent Link:
http://resource.nlm.nih.gov/101750258