ADS Pelvitone A Vegetable Compound
ADS Pelvitone “A Vegetable Compound for relief of FEMALE WEAKNESSES, irregular or painful menstruation.” Unopened glass bottle with cork, cream color paper label with red and green print. American Druggists Syndicate, New York, N.Y., Made in U.S.A.
CHI-CHES-TERS for relief of functional menstrual pain
CHI-CHES-TERS “for relief of functional menstrual pain,”contains 26 tablets in 2” x 1” red, gold and black cardboard box w/instruction booklet. Diamond Brand Chicester Chemical Co., Philadelphia, PA. Unopened, cost $1.15.
Dr. Hobson s Vegetable Prescription
Dr. Hobson’s Vegetable Prescription for “the relief of Diseases and Weaknesses of Women which do not require surgical treatment such as Irregularities of the Menstrual Function and Painful Menstruation, Acts as an Antispasmodic and Laxative.” Glass bottle in original green box with a discolored white paper label w/black print, “Price one Dollar,” and on both the front and the back there is a sketch of lady’s face framed inside an oval. Dr. Hobson’s Vegetable Prescription, Pfeiffer Chemical Company, New York, St. Louis. DATED: 1918.
Glovarian Pills
Glovarian Pills, “for dismenorrea, (menstrual cramps) and amenorrhea, (lacking periods).” Glass bottle holds 36 pills, a few remaining. In original white box 2-1/2” x 1”-1/2 x 1” w/brown print.Glycerine Ovarian Extract. Schieffelin & Co. est. 1794, NY G.W. Carnrick Co. Dependable Gland Products, Newark, N.J.
Hormotone Tablets, tonic hormones
Hormotone Tablets, “tonic hormones for amenorrhea and dysmenorrea.” in a 2” x 1” x 2-1/2 sample brown glass bottle, with/a brown label and white cap.
Humphreys 31 a homeopathic preparation
Humphrey Products
a. Humphrey’s 31 “a homeopathic preparation” for “painful menstruation,” 2 unopened boxes with 32 tablets. 3” x 1” x 1” white cardboard box with black text and the image of nude woman sitting on a lion. Humphrey’s Medicine Co., New York, NY.
b. Humphrey’s Manual for the Administration of Medicine and Treatment of Disease. 96 page manual 4-1/2” x 3” w/dark blue cover with white silhouette of Humphrey. Revised Edition Copyrighted 1927, by Humphrey’s Hom. Med. Co., l Cor. Lafayette and Prince Sts., New York. #31 for Menstruation, #23 for Change of Life. DATED: 1927
Lydia Pinkham. Products first went on the market in 1886.201
Lydia Pinkham. Products first went on the market in 1886.
a. Lydia E. Pinkham Tablets, “...to help relieve hot flashes and certain other discomforts of Change of Life and Monthly Periods,” label in a pale pinkish with black writing, 2-1/2” x 1” x 7/8.” Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass.
b. Tin for Lydia E. Pinkham’s Tablets, “for the relief and prevention of monthly pains and associated disorders.” Pale pinkish tin holds 25 tablets. 2” x 1” x 1/4” tin with a drawing of Lydia Pinkham, black print. Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn, Mass.
c. Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound in glass bottle, “for relieving hot flashes and certain other symptoms associated with “change of Life,” also “Menopause and cramps and other distress of Monthly Periods... menstruation-not due to organic disease.” Pink box with a picture of Lydia Pinkham. Includes Sheet of Directions. Box 8” x 3” x 2-1/2.” Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Company, Lynn, Mass., U.S.A. 14-1/2 fl.oz. Unopened.
d. Cylindrical lipstick holder w/needles/threads/thimble, advertising Lydia Pinkham Compound.
e. Lydia E. Pinkham’s Private Text-Book, “Caution to the Owner, This little book treats of delicate subjects, and has been sent to you only by request. It is not intended for indiscriminate reading, but for your own private information.” 8 Chapters include: Once a Month, “Joy of Motherhood, Diseases of the Female Organs, Keep Clean Inside and Out,” The Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co., Lynn, Massachusetts, U.S.A. Booklet 4-1/2” x 6” with a brown cover.
f. Famous Women of History, Paper Pamphlet advertising products from “Lydia Pinkham, the Woman’s Friend,” includes testimonials with photographs, product ads and picture biographies that include Cleopatra, Isabella of Castile, Florence Nightingale and Martha Washington. Sketches throughout; 32 pages, on off white paper, w/black print and touches of royal blue. 7” x 4-1/2.”
Midol Tin, purse size 1 x 2-1/2, holds 10 pills
Midol Tin, purse size 1” x 2-1/2,” holds 10 pills. DATE: 1950s
2010.35.11 Glovarian Pills, “for dismenorrea, (menstrual cramps) and amenorrhea, (lacking periods).” Glass bottle holds 36 pills, a few remaining. In original white box 2-1/2” x 1”-1/2 x 1” w/brown print.Glycerine Ovarian Extract. Schieffelin & Co. est. 1794, NY G.W. Carnrick Co. Dependable Gland Products, Newark, N.J.
