"And he whispered in her ear something sweet for her to hear said he, "try gargling oil!" / Merchant's Gargling Oil Company.
- Date:
- [between 1880 and 1889]
- Ephemera
About this work
Description
A trade card for Merchant's Gargling Oil Liniment with a colour lithograph by Gies & Co. showing a woman sitting in a red armchair while a man leans over and whispers in her ear. The reverse has a list of ailments that Merchant's Gargling Oil Liniment is supposed to be good for.
Publication/Creation
Lockport, New York : Merchant's Gargling Oil Company, [between 1880 and 1889]
[Buffalo, New York] : [Gies & Co.]
Physical description
1 sheet : colour illustrations
Notes
The title has been taken from wording on the object.
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Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed storesEPH/343/17