1917 Ad Nujol Constipation Bowel Lubricant Standard Oil - ORIGINAL TIN2

$43.95 USD

This is an original 1917 black and white print ad for Nujol for Constipation. The medicine was produced by the Standard Oil Company of New Jersey.

CONDITION

This 94+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light fading throughout piece. No creases. No natural defects. Some light surface rub. No tears. No water damage. There is some visible bleed through on this ad.

Product Type: Original Print Ad; Black / White
Grade: Very Fine +++
Dimensions: Approximately 4.75 x 7.5 inches; 12 x 19 cm
Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Nujol. Nujol is a remedy to relieve constipation by the Standard Oil Company. It was created by William Avery Rockefeller, he claimed this herbal remedy would cure all forms of cancer that were not already terminal. He promoted himself as "William Rockefeller, the Celebrated Cancer Specialist." This cure was very expensive, an average of two months net pay for the American and it was only a laxative mixed with petroleum. William Rockefeller spent a lifetime fleeing charges including, rape, swindling and horse stealing. He changed his name to Dr. William Levingston to evade capture. He was the start of the Rockefeller dynasty that is well known today.

This piece was illustrated by McCarthy. Artist signature in print - embedded in image.

Keywords specific to this image: Grandma, Lubrication, Bowel Movement, Health Vintage Advertising

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