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Title: Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Description: Trade card advertising Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Lydia E. Pinkham's Liver Pills featuring a bouquet of red-blue-and-white and purple flowers with greenery. The back describes the ailments the items can cure.
Conditions Cured (LC): Asthenia, Backache, Biliary Tract—Diseases, Constipation, Depression, Headache, Indigestion, Inflammation, Insomnia, Neurasthenia, Peptic Ulcer, Tumors
Subjects (LC): Advertising—Medicine, Bouquets, Flowers, Nature
ID: WH324
Collection: William H. Helfand Collection of Pharmaceutical Trade Cards

Title: We Always Keep in Our Drug Store a Supply of Boschee's German Syrup & Green's August Flower [from verso]
Description: Trade card advertising Boschee's German Syrup and Green's August Flower featuring a space in which there is some writing. This space is surrounded by various blue, red, and pink flowers. The back lists the ailments the Syrup and the Flower can cure.
Conditions Cured (LC): Asthma, Bronchitis, Cold (Disease), Constipation, Cough, Croup, Headache, Heartburn, Indigestion, Palpitation, Tuberculosis
Subjects (LC): Advertising—Medicine, Bouquets, Flowers
ID: WH231
Collection: William H. Helfand Collection of Pharmaceutical Trade Cards

Title: Boyd's Miniature Galvanic Battery, For the effectual cure of nearly all diseases [from verso]
Description: Trade card advertising Boyd's Miniature Galvanic Battery featuring a blank card where one might presumably write an address. Tucked into the card is a bouquet of small, blue-and-pink flowers with one, larger red flower. The back details how to get more illuminated cards by purchasing Boyd's products.
Subjects (LC): Advertising—Medicine, Bouquets, Flowers
ID: WH232
Collection: William H. Helfand Collection of Pharmaceutical Trade Cards

Title: Compliments of John S. Shaffer & Co., Druggists, Dealers in Dr. C. McLean's Liver Pills and Vermifuge
Description: Trade card advertising Dr. C. McLane's Liver Pills and Vermifuge featuring a bunch of pansies tied together with a red string. The back contains a customer testimony.
Conditions Cured (LC): Helminths
Subjects (LC): Advertising—Medicine, Bouquets, Bows, Flowers, Pansies, Ribbons
ID: WH297
Collection: William H. Helfand Collection of Pharmaceutical Trade Cards

Title: Hanson's Magic Corn Salve
Description: Trade card advertising Hanson's Magic Corn Salve featuring a man in a three-piece suit holding a bouquet of flowers. His mustache is pointed at the ends, and he is framed by flowers that resemble Morning Glories. The back warns customers against counterfeit products.
Conditions Cured (LC): Bunion
Subjects (LC): Advertising—Medicine, Bouquets, Clothes And Dress, Costume, Eyeglasses, Flowers, Mustaches
ID: WH271
Collection: William H. Helfand Collection of Pharmaceutical Trade Cards

Title: Dr. A.C. Hoxsie's Certain Croup Cure
Description: Trade card printed on two sides advertising Dr. A.C. Hoxsie's Certain Croup Cure, a remedy for coughs and colds.
Subjects (LC): Bouquets, Girls, Hats
Manufacturer: Dr. A.C. Hoxsie
Language: English
ID: WH277
Collection: William H. Helfand Collection of Pharmaceutical Trade Cards

Title: Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Description: Trade card advertising Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Lydia E. Pinkham's Liver Pills featuring a bouquet of red flowers with greenery. The back describes the ailments the items can cure.
Conditions Cured (LC): Asthenia, Backache, Biliary Tract—Diseases, Constipation, Depression, Headache, Indigestion, Inflammation, Insomnia, Neurasthenia, Peptic Ulcer, Tumors
Subjects (LC): Advertising—Medicine, Bouquets, Flowers, Nature
ID: WH323
Collection: William H. Helfand Collection of Pharmaceutical Trade Cards

Title: Dr. J. H. Schenck & Son's Family Medicines
Description: Trade card advertising Schenck's Pulmonic Syrup, Schenck's Seaweed Tonic, and Schenck's Mandrake Pills featuring a bouquet of roses on a black background. Back lists the products the card is advertising.
Conditions Cured (LC): Indigestion, Tuberculosis
Subjects (LC): Advertising—Medicine, Bouquets, Flowers, Nature, Roses
ID: WH346
Collection: William H. Helfand Collection of Pharmaceutical Trade Cards

Title: Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Description: Trade card advertising Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Lydia E. Pinkham's Liver Pills featuring a bouquet of orange, red, and white flowers with greenery. The back describes the ailments the items can cure.
Conditions Cured (LC): Asthenia, Backache, Biliary Tract—Diseases, Constipation, Depression, Headache, Indigestion, Inflammation, Insomnia, Neurasthenia, Peptic Ulcer, Tumors
Subjects (LC): Advertising—Medicine, Bouquets, Flowers, Nature, Roses
ID: WH322
Collection: William H. Helfand Collection of Pharmaceutical Trade Cards

Title: Perfumed with Austen's Forest Flower Cologne
Description: Trade card advertising Austen's Forest Flower Cologne featuring a clothed, barefooted, Cupid-esque figure carrying a basket of purple flowers. The back lists the unique properties of the Cologne.
Subjects (LC): Advertising, Angels, Bouquets, Bows, Cherubs, Clothing And Dress, Costume, Flowers, Folklore, Grasslands, Hats, Mythology, Nature, Necklaces
ID: WH222
Collection: William H. Helfand Collection of Pharmaceutical Trade Cards

Title: Compliments of H. D. Thatcher & Co. Wholesale Druggists
Description: Trade card advertising Dr. C. McLane's Liver Pills and Vermifuge featuring a bunch of pansies tied together with a red string. The back is obscured, but contains a customer testimony.
Subjects (LC): Advertising—Medicine, Bouquets, Bows, Flowers, Pansies, Ribbons
ID: WH296
Collection: William H. Helfand Collection of Pharmaceutical Trade Cards

Title: Schenck's Seaweed Tonic for Dyspepsia and Debility
Description: Trade card adverising Schenck's Seaweed Tonic featuring a bouquet of red and white flowers. The back describes the nourishing properties of the Tonic.
Conditions Cured (LC): Asthenia, Indigestion
Subjects (LC): Advertising—Medicine, Bouquets, Flowers, Nature, Roses
ID: WH347
Collection: William H. Helfand Collection of Pharmaceutical Trade Cards

Title: Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Description: Trade card advertising Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Lydia E. Pinkham's Liver Pills featuring a bouquet of orange, red, and white flowers with green leaves. The back lists the ailments the items can cure.
Conditions Cured (LC): Asthenia, Backache, Depression, Headache, Indigestion, Insomnia, Neurasthenia, Peptic Ulcer, Tumors
Subjects (LC): Advertising—Medicine, Bouquets, Flowers, Leaves, Nature
Language: English
ID: WH191
Collection: William H. Helfand Collection of Pharmaceutical Trade Cards

Title: Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Description: Illustration of nosegay with anemones and violets.
Subjects (LC): Bouquets, Violets
Manufacturer: Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. (Lynn (Mass.))
Language: English
ID: WH328
Collection: William H. Helfand Collection of Pharmaceutical Trade Cards

Title: We Always Keep in Our Drug Store a Supply of Boschee's German Syrup & Green's August Flower [from verso]
Description: Trade card advertising Boschee's German Syrup and Green's August Flower featuring a blank space where one might presumably write an address. It is surrounded by some red roses. The back lists the ailments the Syrup and the Flower can cure.
Conditions Cured (LC): Asthma, Bronchitis, Cold (Disease), Constipation, Cough, Croup, Headache, Heartburn, Indigestion, Palpitation, Tuberculosis
Subjects (LC): Advertising—Medicine, Bouquets, Flowers, Roses
ID: WH230
Collection: William H. Helfand Collection of Pharmaceutical Trade Cards

Title: Colgate & Co.'s Extract Cashmere Bouquet for the Handkerchief
Description: Trade card advertising Extract Cashmere Bouquet featuring a bouquet of blue, yellow, and pink wildflowers against a cream background. The lettering of Extract Cashmere Bouquet is ornate and dark pink.
Subjects (LC): Advertising, Bouquets, Flowers, Nature
ID: WH132
Collection: William H. Helfand Collection of Pharmaceutical Trade Cards

Title: Colgate & Co.'s Extract Cashmere Bouquet for the Handkerchief
Description: Trade card advertising Extract Cashmere Bouquet featuring a bouquet of blue, yellow, and pink wildflowers against a cream background. The lettering of Extract Cashmere Bouquet is ornate and dark pink.
Subjects (LC): Advertising, Bouquets, Flowers, Nature
ID: WH133
Collection: William H. Helfand Collection of Pharmaceutical Trade Cards

Title: Dr. Morse's Compound Syrup of Yellow Dock Root
Description: Trade card advertising Dr. Morse's Compound Syrup of Yellow Dock Root featuring a bouquet of red, pink, and blue flowers with some greenery.
Conditions Cured (LC): Biliary Tract—Diseases, Body Fluids, Constipation, Headache, Hemorrhoids, Indigestion
Subjects (LC): Advertising—Medicine, Bouquets, Flowers, Roses
ID: WH312
Collection: William H. Helfand Collection of Pharmaceutical Trade Cards

Title: Use W. & S. Cough Drops
Description: Trade card advertising W. & S. Cough Drops featuring a young girl walking on a path holding a bouquet of red and white flowers. She is wearing white-and-pink dress and a white bonnet. On either side of the walkway is grass.
Subjects (LC): Advertising—Medicine, Bouquets, Clothing And Dress, Flowers, Grasses, Hair Ornamentation, Hats, Nature, Portraits, Trails, Women, Women's Hats
ID: WH384
Collection: William H. Helfand Collection of Pharmaceutical Trade Cards

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