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86 images from works
  • [Leaflet advertising G.R. Lane of Gloucester's Olbas Oil, used to relieve flatulence, colds, respiratory problems and headaches].
  • Cibalgina, analgésico poderoso de acción rápida y segura ... : Hemostático fisiológico Coaguleno / CIBA.
  • Galvanic anti-neuralgic headband made up of a series of 24 alternate zinc and copper discs mounted onto a felt and ribbon band. The headband was tied around the head, with the discs resting on the temples, where perspiration would act on the discs by producing a mild galvanic current
  • Beecham's "oracle" : this novelty is the property of Beechams Pills Limited, St. Helens, England : (registered trade mark no. 586676).
  • HIV : now there is a treatment that may prevent HIV infection after the virus has entered the body : PEP post exposure prophylaxis : treatment only works if started within 72 hours of exposure : 1 month course of anti-HIV medication ... / Terrence Higgins Trust.
  • A gentleman of leisure says : after a heavy dinner at the club I always take a Bile Bean : Bile Beans for biliousness / The Bile Bean Manufacturing Co.
  • Headache cured : Dr. Mettaur's headache pills : a certain relief / Brown Chemical Company.
  • Galvanic anti-neuralgic headband made up of a series of 24 alternate zinc and copper discs mounted onto a felt and ribbon band. The headband was tied around the head, with the discs resting on the temples, where perspiration would act on the discs by producing a mild galvanic current
  • Beecham's "oracle" : this novelty is the property of Beechams Pills Limited, St. Helens, England : (registered trade mark no. 586676).
  • A man suffering from headache in the form of devils. Coloured etching by G. Cruikshank, 1835, after Captain F. Marryat.

Works from the collections

717 works

    • Archives and manuscripts
    • Online

    Female figure with lightbulb

    | Date: 2 February 1983 | Reference: SA/MAR/486
    Part of: Migraine Art Competition Collection
    • Ephemera

    We recommend Veganin : for the treatment of headache, neuralgia, migraine, dysmenorrhoea, fibrositis and other painful conditions : also colds, influenza and fevers : Veganin tablets.

    | Date: [1954]
    • Archives and manuscripts
    • Online

    Woman's face with aura in gold

    | Date: 18 March 1983 | Reference: SA/MAR/344
    Part of: Migraine Art Competition Collection
    • Archives and manuscripts
    • Online

    Landscape with c-shape scotoma and missing vision

    | Date: 1980s | Reference: SA/MAR/26
    Part of: Migraine Art Competition Collection
    • Archives and manuscripts
    • Online

    Black and white figure with daggers and rainbow ribbon aura

    Bellwood, Jane | Date: 13 February 1983 | Reference: SA/MAR/147
    Part of: Migraine Art Competition Collection
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Related topics

Migraine Disorders
Neurology
Pharmaceutical Preparations
Drug Industry
Migraine Disorders
Analgesics
Dyspepsia
Influenza, Human
Nonprescription Drugs
Common Cold

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