Reproduction advertisement, Syrup of Figs, Weight-On Syrup, circa 1971

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Collection Type

Ephemera

Date

circa 1971

GUSN

GUSN-364942

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Reproduction advertisement, Syrup of Figs, Weight-On Syrup, circa 1971
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        Reproduction advertisement, Syrup of Figs, Weight-On Syrup, circa 1971 (current record)

Description

Reproduction of a sheet advertising "Syrup of Figs", a weight-on syrup. Claiming that there is "a pound in every bottle!", the advertisement contains illustrations of a woman before and after she gains weight using the syrup. The advertisement is made to look like it dates from the 19th century, but there is a copyright 1971 by Hickory Plaque in the corner. Hickory Plaque Inc., based out of Carson City, Nevada, was a company that sold gift, decor, and souvenir items (including faux "vintage" posters and advertisements) in the 1960s and 1970s. It is unknown if the advertisement is completely fake or a reproduction of an actual 19th-century advertisement.

Details

Descriptive Terms

syrup
medicine
advertisements
reproductions
advertisements

Physical Descrption

1 advertisement; 10 x 14 inches

Collection Code

EP001

Collection Name

Ephemera collection

Date of Acquisition

2001

Reference Code

EP001.01.076.01.06.017

Acqusition Type

Library & Archives Purchase

Credit Line

Purchase, 2001.

Record Details

Originator

Hickory Plaque Inc. (Publisher)

Material Type

Other Organizations

Hickory Plaque Inc.

Description Level

Item

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