Indigestion Collection

Advert / Bread / Hovis 1895
Hovis Bread - advertised as a cure for indigestion, as supplied to the Royal Family!

Andrews Liver Salt advert with a fireman using them to put out a fire, 1900 Date: 1900

Advert / Wind Pills / Page
Page Woodcocks Wind Pills: invaluable for the cure of indigestion, liver complaints and biliousness

An advertisement for Tamar Indien Grillon a refreshing fruit lozenge to relieve constipation and other gastric
5311141 An advertisement for Tamar Indien Grillon a refreshing fruit lozenge to relieve constipation and other gastric and intestinal troubles

Advertisement for indigestion-free bread
5310304 Advertisement for indigestion-free bread; (add.info.: Advertisement for indigestion-free bread. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Advert, Page Woodcock's Wind Pills Date: 1891

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Discomforts of an Epicure, 1787. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Discomforts of an Epicure, 1787. According to available descriptions of Rowlandson, this is a self-portrait, of course exaggerated

Si seulement tu pou-vais rendre (colour litho)
3642942 Si seulement tu pou-vais rendre (colour litho) by Sager, Xavier (1870-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Si seulement tu pou-vais rendre)

Page of Advertisements (engraving)
1039263 Page of Advertisements (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Page of Advertisements)

Comic postcard, Scotsman and landlady Date: 20th century

A booklet warning of the Horrors in the Night
3603370 A booklet warning of the Horrors in the Night, the front cover depicting a man in bed screaming with his hair standing on end

Health salts with comic verse on a birthday card. Date: circa 1890s

Indigestion (chromolitho)
1093775 Indigestion (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Indigestion. French educational card, late 19th or early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Advertisement, Digestine (engraving)
5223944 Advertisement, Digestine (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Digestine)

Cartoon depicting a young girl suffering from indigestion
5308970 Cartoon depicting a young girl suffering from indigestion by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); (add.info.: Cartoon depicting a young girl suffering from indigestion)

Corsets and health (engraving)
5223923 Corsets and health (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Corsets and health)

Fatal effects of gluttony, a Lord Mayors Day night mare
GHL131799 Fatal effects of gluttony, a Lord Mayors Day night mare, published by Thomas McLean (1788-1875) 1830 (litho) by English School, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Advertisement, Lactopeptine, an Absolute Cure for Dyspepsia and Indigestion (engraving)
1060797 Advertisement, Lactopeptine, an Absolute Cure for Dyspepsia and Indigestion (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Lactopeptine)

Comic Postcard - A Windy problem
Comic Postcard - " I m afraid you ll be troubed with wind outside, Lady!" " Well, you be thankful you re not troubled with it inside, thats all!" circa 1930s

Shaker Extract of Roots (Seigels Syrup) - cures Dyspepsia
Two healthy children, who have obviously been taking their Shaker Extract of Roots (Seigels Syrup) - cures Indigestion and Dyspepsia. A. J. White - Proprietor, 168 Duane Street, New York, USA

Advertisements at Cambridge Circus, Westminster, London, 1945
Advertisements at Midland Bank, Cambridge Circus, Westminster, London, 1945. Building on the south east corner covered with advertisements for Black and White whisky

Bile Beans advert, 1903. A print from The Sketch Christmas number, 1903

Information leaflet, Dr Williams pink pills for pale people
Information leaflet for Dr Williams pink pills for pale people. The patent medicine pills contained iron oxide and magnesium sulphate

Louis Wain, Daddy Cat - beetle pies
Louis Wain, Daddy Cat - he has stomach ache from eating beetle pies. circa 1910s

Boy with doctor and pudding on a comic New Year card
Boy with doctor and humanised pudding on a comic New Year card. Date: circa 1890s

Page of Victorian adverts 1889
A variety of advertisements in The Graphic dated August 1889, showing Nuda Veritas hair restorer, Nubian, black polish for boots and shoes, Nortons Camomile Pills, for indigestion

Life Magazine - Volume LVI No 1447 Dyspeptics Number Small children and a dog look upon an advert for Porridge 21 July 1910

Hooflands celebrated German tonic water will cure dyspepsia, liver complaint, debility, indigestion, &c. &c. Print showing a drummer in a marching band beating on a drum labeled Hooflands celebrated

Advert for Harness Electropathic corset belts 1888
Harness Electropathic belt treatment. 1888

Advert for Harness Electropathic corset belts 1891
Advert for Harness Electropathic corset belts no taking poisonous drugs or quack nostrums. Claims to cure all rheumatic and nervous affections. 1891

Cruikshank / Indigestion
An early 19th century gentlemans self-contained room. It includes a hob grate, letter rack, wash stand, curtained off bed, pelmet & curtains, table, rug & fender

Advert / Bile Beans 1906
Do you suffer from Indigestion and liver troubles? Take BILE BEANS for BILIOUSNESS - Every Bean a Boon! Date: 1906

Dachshund puppy being nursed for indigestion
A Dachshund puppy who feels rather unwell, lying on his back on someones lap -- A Bad Attack of Indigestion. Date: 1930

The Allies have decided to supply Germany
Les Alli鳠 ont d飩 d頤 e ravitailler L Allemagne ! (The Allies have decided to supply Germany). Guillaume

Use Tarrants Seltzer Aperient, to regulate the stomach, the liver, the bowls, to sure indigestion, and biliousness constipation

Pinocchio -- gold coins and food
Pinocchio -- The poor boy had got in anticipation an indigestion of gold pieces. Date: 1911

The End of the Gastronomes (coloured engraving)
XIR212561 The End of the Gastronomes (coloured engraving) by Debucourt, Philibert Louis (1755-1832); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Businessman pouring medicine, , (B&W)

Man holding stomach

AD: ENOs FRUIT SALT, 1897. English newspaper advertisement for Enos Fruit Salt to regulate the liver and ease the stomach, 1897

Boy prays not to get stomach ache
Boy kneels by his bedside and prays not to get stomach ache from the three appealing green apples he is about to consume before hitting the sack. Date: circa 1908

Heartburn, artwork F008 / 0889
Heartburn, computer artwork

Worried pregnant woman
MODEL RELEASED. Worried pregnant woman. She is 8 months pregnant

Token for charcoal compound, 19th century C017 / 0717
Metal token for Lerros Charcoal Compound. Charcoal compound was used to relieve indigestion. The token reads Try Lerros Charcoal Compound or Live Long for Indigestion Bile Spasms

Abdominal pain and headache C014 / 1285
MODEL RELEASED. Abdominal pain and headache. Woman holding her painful abdomen and head. Common causes of abdominal pain include food poisoning, indigestion, menstrual cramps, and strained muscles

Abdominal pain C014 / 1283
MODEL RELEASED. Abdominal pain. Woman holding her painful abdomen. Common causes of abdominal pain include food poisoning, indigestion, menstrual cramps, and strained muscles

Abdominal pain C014 / 1284
MODEL RELEASED. Abdominal pain. Woman holding her painful abdomen. Common causes of abdominal pain include food poisoning, indigestion, menstrual cramps, and strained muscles

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"Indigestion: A Historical Journey through the Troublesome Tummy" Step back in time and explore the fascinating world of indigestion, where advertisements from yesteryears tell tales of discomfort and relief. In 1895, Hovis bread promised a solution to those suffering from indigestion with their wholesome loaves. The aroma wafting from the oven was enough to entice even the most troubled stomachs. Andrews Liver Salt advert boasted its magical powers in alleviating indigestion woes. With just a spoonful dissolved in water, it claimed to bring instant relief, leaving you feeling light as air. Wind Pills had their fair share of attention too. A page dedicated solely to these miraculous pills showcased testimonials from satisfied customers who bid farewell to bloating and discomfort. Page Woodcock's Wind Pills were another popular choice for battling indigestion. Their effectiveness was attested by countless individuals who experienced newfound comfort after taking them. Even Louis Wain's Daddy Cat couldn't resist indulging in beetle pies, leading him straight into the clutches of indigestion. This comical illustration reminds us that even our furry friends are not immune to digestive troubles. A glimpse into Victorian adverts from 1889 reveals an array of remedies promising respite from indigestion's grip. From tonics to elixirs, each product vied for attention on this captivating page. Dr Williams' pink pills for pale people offered hope not only for those seeking rosy cheeks but also for relieving symptoms caused by poor digestion. These little pink wonders aimed at restoring vitality and banishing digestive distress. The Discomforts of an Epicure depicted by Thomas Rowlandson in 1787 humorously highlights how overindulgence can lead one down a path paved with heartburn and regret – a cautionary tale indeed.