Cholera Morbus Cure Labels
Scope and Content
Collection consists of five small text labels printed on white paper which were for affixing to bottles of Cholera Morbus cures. The labels range in size from 4 1/2 inches to 3 inches. Four of the labels have gummed backs, the remaining label is on plain paper. The names of the products are Original Cholera Balm, McLaughlin's German Cholera Balm, McLaughlin's Magic Relief, Wade's Magic Oil, and Cholera Mixture.
Dates
- Creation: Undated
Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes and the collection is open to the public.
Copyright Information
The Science History Institute holds copyright to the Cholera Morbus Cure Labels. The researcher assumes full responsibility for all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Background Note
Cholera Morbus is an obsolete term for a gastrointestinal ailment characterized by fever, diarrhea and vomiting. It was believed to be caused by eating infected foods. The bottle labels represent different brand names, but all promise the same relief.
Extent
0.10 Linear Feet (1 Folder)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
Bottle labels for Cholera Morbus cures.
Acquisition Information
The Cholera Morbus Cure Labels were purchased by the Science History Institute (formerly the Chemical Heritage Foundation) in February 2007.
Genre / Form
Topical
- Title
- Cholera Morbus Cure Labels
- Status
- Completed
- Author
- Finding aid created and encoded into EAD by Jahna Auerbach.
- Date
- September 2022
- Description rules
- Describing Archives: A Content Standard
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Science History Institute Archives Repository
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