Cocaine Tootache Drops advertisement
Contributed by Bryson Stohr on Aug 20th, 2022. Artwork published in
circa 1890
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Source: www.puppiesandflowers.com License: All Rights Reserved.
Ah, the 1890s, a time in which cocaine was considered good for one’s health! “Cocaine” is set in Copperplate, a decorative all caps typeface designed by Herman Ihlenburg. “Toothache Drops” is likely Gothic Condensed No. 2 or, perhaps, ATF’s version of the face, Nos. 124/524. “Instantaneous Cure!” appears to be Latin Antique, which is distinguishable here by the shape of the C. “Price 15 Cents” uses Antique Extended (light). The rest of the fonts aren’t as easy to identify.
This version mentions that the drug was registered in March 1885.
