| The pictures below show larger outside and inside views of this Small Old Cascarets Advertising Premium Sample Candy Cathartic Medicine Tin Container. This empty candy medicine sample tin container is not dated but it is believed to be from the late 1800s or early 1900s. There is a mention of a “Schedule B, Act of June 13, 1898” under the “Notice” on the back. On the back are the “Directions”, and the “Notice” just mentioned. On the front, the tiny tin is marked in gold and green as follows: COMPLIMENTS OF THE MANUFACTURERS
NO CHARGE. FOR FREE DISTRIBUTION ONLY.
CASCARETS
TRADE MARK
THE ONLY CANDY CATHARTIC IN THE WORLD
LIVER STIMULANT,
STRENGTHEN THE BOWELS,
MAKE PURE BLOOD.
CURE CONSTIPATION.
IF THIS BOX IS OFFERED FOR SALE NOTIFY THE
STERLING REMEDY CO.
CHICAGO. MONTREAL, CA. NEW YORK.
THE MASHER & MARCUBE M’F’G CO. RICHMOND, VA. The empty tin measures about 1-15/16'' x 1-9/16'' x 5/16''. It appears to be in very good condition with some light wear as pictured. |
