Box, Medicine
- Object Name:
- Box, Medicine
- Object ID:
- 2005.036
- Creator:
- Eureka Headache Cure Company
- Place of Origin:
- Concord, NH
- Date:
- 1893-1910
- Description:
- Medicine box, Eureka Headache Cure Co., Concord, NH, 1893-1910. Rectangular. Paperboard with white paper covering. Outer box is open on each end to allow inner box to slide in and out. Imprinted on top: "EUREKA HEADACHE CURE /(CAFFEO-PHENACETIN COMP.) / A prompt and almost certain remedy for / SICK AND NERVOUS HEADACHE, / And a soothing anodyne for all kinds of pain. / It contains no opium or other narcotic, and leaves no / unpleasant after effect. No habit can be established by its / use." One side of box imprinted "EUREKA HEADACHE CURE CO., / Concord, N. H. / Price, 25 cents." Other side of box imprinted with directions for use. Bottom of box imprinted "Protected by Registration." and inscribed in ink, "Knife Aunt Lizzie". Inner box has original pink color on sides, and outer paper is pink on inner edges, indicating that entire box was originally pink. Large brown stain on top.
A. Outer box
B. Inner box - Material:
- Paper
- Dimensions:
- H-0.75 W-2.35 D-1.35 inches
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Kathryn S. Young
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