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Cholera Morbus Cure Labels

 Collection
Identifier: 2007-032

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.

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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