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Plate 87 of mugwort from American medicinal plants, an illustrated and descriptive guide to the American plants used as homeopathic remedies: their history, preparation, chemistry, and physiological effects, by Charles Frederick Millspaugh (1887).

Plate 11 of black cohosh from American medicinal plants, an illustrated and descriptive guide to the American plants used as homeopathic remedies: their history, preparation, chemistry, and physiological effects, by Charles Frederick Millspaugh…

Plate 120 of scullcap from American medicinal plants, an illustrated and descriptive guide to the American plants used as homeopathic remedies: their history, preparation, chemistry, and physiological effects, by Charles Frederick Millspaugh (1887).

Dr. Kilmer's Swamp-Root Almanac and weather forecasts for 1914 almanac calculations page listing morning and evening stars viewing dates, season start date and times, and dates of eclipses for the year.

The Ladies Birthday Almanac 1900 advertisement for McElree's Wine of Cardui for Woman's Relief, which claims to be "the most astonishing tonic for women known to medical science." The ad depicts an image of a stereotypical Native American woman…

4 fluid oz. bottle labeled "Lloyd's Echinacea," c. 1950. The label lists it as being "from the laboratories of Lloyd Brothers Pharmacists Inc." in "Cincinnati, Ohio."

Page from the 1934 Indian Herb Gardens Almanac featuring a letter to customers. The letter states in part, "The use of herbs, roots, etc., for medicinal purposes reaches back to the times even when man was still in the savage state." The letterhead…

Page from the 1934 Indian Herb Gardens Almanac with a "personal message to all." The message reads in part, "This is due to the fact that in treatment we are not so far advanced. And the reason we are not so far advanced is because right now we…

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the c. 1940s advertising Emplets, enteric coated compressed tablets, which are advertised as free from unpleasant taste or odor, gastric irritation avoided, and medication protected from contact with gastric…

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Eschatin, specifically indicated in Addison's Disease. This potent cortical extract is also used to correct adrenal insufficiency in the following conditions: asthenia, shock, infectious…

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Carbrital Kapseals, denoted as sedatives and hypnotics. These Kapseals are indicated for minor surgery, insomnia, obstetrics, and pre-operative sedation. The Kapseals contain…

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1940s advertising Ferro-Desicol Kapseals, iron plus dessicated whole fresh bile for treatment of anemia associated with biliary deficiencies. In bottles of 100, 500, and 1000. The blotter has the date 8-41…

Parke Davis collectible ink blotter from the 1930s advertising Gluco-Fedrin, an isotonic aqueous dextrose solution containing: Ephedrine (1%), Chloretone (0.5%), and Menthol (q.s.). It is indicated in the treatment of inflammation and engorgement of…

Set of three posters for pharmacy windows titled "Opium" printed in 1954. These "ethical displays" were designed and written by Frank Pinchak, a pharmacist from Paterson, New Jersey. Published by his company Professional Advancement Plan, Pinchak…

Set of three posters for pharmacy windows titled "Medical Miracles" printed in 1956. These "ethical displays" were designed and written by Frank Pinchak, a pharmacist from Paterson, New Jersey. Published by his company Professional Advancement Plan,…

Set of three posters for pharmacy windows titled "Asiatic Flu" printed in 1957. These "ethical displays" were designed and written by Frank Pinchak, a pharmacist from Paterson, New Jersey. Published by his company Professional Advancement Plan,…

Set of three posters for pharmacy windows titled "Drugs in the Scriptures" printed in 1957. These "ethical displays" were designed and written by Frank Pinchak, a pharmacist from Paterson, New Jersey. Published by his company Professional Advancement…

Set of three posters for pharmacy windows titled "Steps to the Pharmacy Profession" printed in 1962. These "ethical displays" were designed and written by Frank Pinchak, a pharmacist from Paterson, New Jersey. Published by his company Professional…

Set of three posters for pharmacy windows titled "Pharmacy and the Heart" printed in 1956. These "ethical displays" were designed and written by Frank Pinchak, a pharmacist from Paterson, New Jersey. Published by his company Professional Advancement…

Set of three posters for pharmacy windows titled "Aspirin" printed in 1961. These "ethical displays" were designed and written by Frank Pinchak, a pharmacist from Paterson, New Jersey. Published by his company Professional Advancement Plan, Pinchak…