vintage DR. EDWARDS\' OLIVE TABLETS laxative tin, c.1935—rare version—good cond for Sale

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vintage DR. EDWARDS\' OLIVE TABLETS laxative tin, c.1935—rare version—good cond For Sale

$vintage DR. EDWARDS\' OLIVE TABLETS laxative tin, c.1935—rare version—good cond$
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vintage DR. EDWARDS\' OLIVE TABLETS laxative tin, c.1935—rare version—good cond:
$24.95

Offered for your consideration is a well-preserved vintage DR. EDWARDS’ OLIVE TABLETS laxative tin, manufactured in the U.S.A. c.1935.

Though not well-known today, during the late 19th to early 20th centuries in the U.S. and Europe, it was widely believed that microbes and bacteria in the intestinal tract was a leading cause of many serious diseases. It was referred to as auto-intoxication or “self-poisoning.” As such, laxatives and the like were a very popular remedy for decades and, odd as it sounds now, were used by many people that weren’t even suffering from constipation, just a desire to expel fully in pursuit of staying healthy!

Frank Mott Edwards, an Ohio physician, devised a formula using natural ingredients that was not potentially dangerous like calomel (mercury chloride), the mainstay laxative at the turn-of-the-century. He began selling his OLIVE TABLETS around 1909.

For many years, the small green DR. EDWARDS’ tin sported an inverted swastika logo. However, with the Nazi party coming to power in Germany in 1933, and its use of the swastika as their primary symbol, it was decided that the very similar OLIVE TABLETS logo had to be changed. But, for the product\'s identity to not be disrupted, only the outer vertical bars on the inverse swastika were removed. The tin pictured here is that version, and wasonly available from 1934-35. In 1936, a new tin came out with Dr. Edwards’ likeness in a circle (which is a fairly common tin today, just like the earlier inverted full swastika-design).

So, please have a look at my large photos, the measurements, and read the remaining description to decide if this somewhat rare, empty laxative tin should join your DR. EDWARDS’ OLIVE TABLETS tin is in clean, very good condition. It’s made of steel, enameled olive and dark green with gold-tone bottom, and measures 2½” tall by 1 3/16” wide. There are no dents, true scratches, or rust, just a few light scuffs from the years, as pictured. The coloring is quite remarkable for being almost 90 years old. Overall, this neat relic from the end of the bowel-madness era is quite nicely pictured and described, this antique DR. EDWARDS’ OLIVE TABLETS laxative tin is offered at a competitive price.

Terms of Sale:

I encourage interested parties to ask any questions they may have about this listing before committing to purchase. Payment is due at checkout by PayPal or other accepted methods. U.S. mailing addresses will pay $4.45 for very carefully packed shipping via U.S. Postal Service with tracking and delivery confirmation. International purchases accepted only from those who are able to pay with PayPal including shipping by U.S. Postal Service First Class Parcel Air Mail. Thanks for looking!