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.”