Description: Vintage Victorian Trade Card: Iron Bitters Brown Chemical Company Malaria Year of Publication: c1890 Size: 3" x 4" Condition: very good Iron Bitters, produced by the Brown Chemical Co. of Baltimore, Maryland, was a widely advertised health tonic in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It was marketed as a restorative tonic to combat “exhaustion, nervousness, and all diseases arising from a lack of iron in the blood.” Iron Bitters became popular as an over-the-counter remedy for a range of ailments, including anemia, digestive issues, and general weakness. The tonic contained iron along with herbal extracts and was touted as a way to build strength and restore vitality.Brown Chemical Co. capitalized on Iron Bitters' appeal through extensive advertising, which featured endorsements and claims that it could benefit everyone, from overworked men to women and children suffering from fatigue. The company used a wide array of promotional materials, including colorful trade cards and posters, often depicting robust and energetic individuals “revitalized” by the product.Though initially popular, Iron Bitters faced criticism as awareness grew about the potential dangers of iron supplements and the unregulated nature of such tonics. Like many "patent medicines" of the time, Iron Bitters faded as modern medical regulations and more scientific approaches to health took precedence.
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Brand: Iron Bitters
Baltimore: Maryland
Malaria: Medicine
Type of Advertising: trade card
Color: Brown
Date of Creation: 1800-1899
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
