Watson's Cough Drops
Dateapprox 1880
Names
Watson, Robert
((not assigned))
Format
Colour trade card advertisement depicting an illustration of a person holding a cane and pipe, wearing glasses and a hat; possibly a child dressed up as an older gentleman. The caption at the bottom of the card states, "Watson's Cough Drops // are the best in the world for the throat and chest. //For the voice unequalled. Try them. R. & T. W. stamped on each drop." The card is die-cut into the shape of the frame surrounding the illustration, with birds embedded into the frame. The front of the card is slightly scratched around the ankles. The back of the card is blank.
Medium
Dimensions16.3cm H x 11.6cm W
Language
CollectionSpecial Collections in the Arts
Usage Rights
Public Domain
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Call Number / Accession NumberSAR-TC-255
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Province or state:Ontario
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