Advertisement for "Ludens Menthol Cough Drops"
1900–10
Classification
containers
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Stephen W. Brener and Carol B. Brener
Accession Number
1978-146-8
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
Step into the vibrant world of early 20-century American advertising with this charming *Advertisement for "Ludens Menthol Cough"*, produced by the Whitehead & Hoag Company 1900 and 1910. Classified as a container—likely a decorative tin or box—this piece from the Smithsonian American Art Museum collection captures the era's booming patent medicine industry. Whitehead & Hoag, a manufacturer of promotional novelties, crafted such items to entice consumers with eye-catching designs that blended functionality and flair. At the turn of the century, products like Ludens Menthol Cough Drops were ho...