Vintage Vicks Medicated Cough Drops Advertising Matchbook Cover – Ohio Match Co.

Offered for sale is a vintage Vicks Medicated Cough Drops advertising matchbook cover featuring colorful yellow, red, blue, and green graphics.

The cover features an adorable cartoon boy carrying a box of Vicks Cough Drops, along with the advertising slogan "Soothe Your Throat."

The advertisement promotes Vicks Medicated Cough Drops for dry, husky throats and coughs due to colds, and also mentions easing minor throat irritation due to smoking.

The cover is marked:

The Ohio Match Co. – New York, N.Y. – Made in U.S.A.

Item Details:

- Brand: Vicks
- Product Advertised: Medicated Cough Drops
- Type: Advertising Matchbook Cover
- Color: Yellow with Multicolored Graphics
- Manufacturer Marking: The Ohio Match Co.
- Country: USA
- Matches: None – Empty Cover Only

Approximate Measurements:

- Length: 4½ inches
- Width: 1½ inches
- Weight: 1 ounce

Condition:

Good vintage condition with age-related discoloration, small spots, and general surface wear.

The striking surface shows wear, and the back has some discoloration consistent with age.

The colorful advertising graphics and lettering remain visible.

This is an empty matchbook cover only. No matches are included.

A charming piece of vintage advertising memorabilia for collectors of matchbook covers, pharmacy advertising, Vicks products, and nostalgic Americana.

Please examine all photographs carefully, as they are part of the description and show the exact item you will receive.

Thank you for looking!