Trade Card for Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, 1880-1890
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In 1873, Lydia E. Pinkham created "Pinkham's Vegetable Compound," a mixture of roots, herbs, and alcohol that she claimed would treat a variety of "female complaints." A few years later, Pinkham established a patent medicine company and began marketing and selling her product. Pinkham publicized the herbal remedy through pamphlets, magazine and newspaper advertisements, and small trade cards like this one.
In 1873, Lydia E. Pinkham created "Pinkham's Vegetable Compound," a mixture of roots, herbs, and alcohol that she claimed would treat a variety of "female complaints." A few years later, Pinkham established a patent medicine company and began marketing and selling her product. Pinkham publicized the herbal remedy through pamphlets, magazine and newspaper advertisements, and small trade cards like this one.
Artifact
Trade card
Date Made
1880-1890
Subject Date
1880-1890
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
84.13.27.18
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Sepia (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 2.563 in
Width: 4.125 in
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