Dr. Hobson’s Pain Dispeller

This is an old box and bottle from the ‘Quackery’ medicine period of the 19th century. Quackery Medicine- ‘A medical movement that rose to prominence with the advent of mass advertising. ‘Quackery’ referred to the fake treatments and curatives of individuals who had more charisma and salesmanship than valid medical knowledge.’ This bottle contained 50 percent alcohol and chloroform. A real cure all for sure. $16.

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