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General Discussion => This 'n' That => Topic started by: Kathleen on April 09, 2015, 12:06:07 PM

Title: Throw Back Thursday - Victorian Poster.
Post by: Kathleen on April 09, 2015, 12:06:07 PM

Hello ladies.

I thought I'd borrow the Throw Back Thursday heading from the Twitter people for this one.

The last time I was at my GPs I noticed that she had a new picture on her wall, it was a reprint of a Victorian poster advertising Baldwins Nervous Pills. The tablets claimed to cure, amongst other things, Hysteria, Fear, Dread and Insomnia and all for 3 shillings a box! These were obviously aimed at menopausal women and I wonder what they contained? Laudanum ( aka morphine ) perhaps? I understand the Victorians were fond of that.

Just goes to show that the problems of the menopause have always been with us and various treatments for ever sought. I wouldn't mind trying one of those pills though!

Wishing everyone well.

K.   

Title: Re: Throw Back Thursday - Victorian Poster.
Post by: CLKD on April 09, 2015, 12:07:44 PM

 :thankyou:  did you ask why the necessity for the Poster?

Title: Re: Throw Back Thursday - Victorian Poster.
Post by: Ju Ju on April 11, 2015, 12:28:25 PM

At least more interesting to read while waiting for your turn to see the doctor!