Printed on box: "Cresoline ANTISEPTIC THROAT // Tablets // TRADE MARK. // put up by // The VapoCresoline Co. // 62 Cortlandt St., New York // U.S.A. // No. 342, The Proprietary // or Patent Medicine Act. // A simple effective and safe remedy for coughs, sore throat, and irritable conditions of the throat."
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-A2-4 Row A
Length
7.2 cm
Width
2.1 cm
Depth
1.5 cm
Unit Of Measure
centimeters
Condition Remarks
Surface shows wear, abraded surface and edges and minor smudging stains
Copy Type
Original
Research Facts
The Vapo-Cresolene Company was established in 1879. They maintained offices in New York City, and at 1651 Notre Dame Street, Montreal, Canada and continued on until 1950.
CRESOLENE ANTISEPTIC THROAT TABLETS: “They combine the soothing effect of slippery elm bark and licorice and the germ-destroying properties of Cresolene. For dry, teasing coughs, hoarseness and sore throat they are excellent.”
Exhibit History
On exhibit, Billings Estate, 15 Jan 2009 - 31 Dec. 2009