Antique Medicine Tin Seidlitz Powders Laxative Cook Everett Pennell Portland ME

Description

-You are ordering this antique, Somers Bros., Fresh Seidlitz Powders, medicine tin.
-Tin made by Somers Brothers Fine Metal Boxes based in Brooklyn, New York. Seal reads "Pat May 8 84" or Patented May 8th, 1884.
-Measures 4 1/2" x 3 1/8" x 1.5"
-Cook, Everett & Pennell, Wholesale Druggist, Portland, Me. Maine.
-Cook, Everett & Pennell were a pharmaceutical company established by Alfred A. Cook in 1852. Located at the corner of Middle street and Pearl Street, downton Portland, near the current waterfront and ferries.
-Cook was the president of the company and a descendent of Samuel Cook (American Civil War Captain).
-Seidlitz powders are a laxative which came in the form of 2 packets that were mixed in water and drank for the desired effect against constipation.  Directions on the back advise, "...for a strong cathartic action, use two of each."  [giggle, strong, cathartic. oh my!]
-This antique medicine tin would appeal t
o tin collectors, anyone from Portland, Maine or Brooklyn, New York, anyone associated with the families of Cook, Everett & Pennell or the Somers Brothers.
-Quick shipping upon payment. Enjoy!
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