Discover a fascinating piece of advertising history with this original Victorian trade card for Pettit's Eye Salve. The front features a striking, somewhat grotesque caricature of a disheveled man with one closed eye emerging from a box, accompanied by the intriguing slogan, "IF IT DON'T OPEN WITHIN 10 DAYS BUY A BOX OF Pettit's EyeSalve." This unique artwork immediately captures attention, reflecting the distinct and often bold advertising styles of the late 19th century. The card promotes a range of Pettit's remedies, including American Eye Salve, Canker Balsam, American Cough Cure, and Blood Purifier.

The reverse of the card serves as an advertisement for J. F. Killheffer, a dealer in "Chemicals, Drugs and Medicines, Toilet & Fancy Articles" located at 63 Jefferson St., Joliet, Illinois. It proudly states, "Physicians' Prescriptions Carefully Compounded" and draws "Special Attention Called To Pettit's Remedies." The typography on the back is a beautiful example of ornate Victorian design, featuring decorative fonts and flourishes characteristic of the era. This collectible ephemera offers a captivating glimpse into Victorian-era health remedies and local commerce, perfect for collectors of antique advertisements, pharmaceutical history, or Americana.

Dimensions: 3x4 inches

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