A priest pouring Elisir del Prete into a cup; advertising the tonic Elisir del Prete. Colour lithograph, ca. 1910.
- Date:
- [1910?]
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- 659718i
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Description
Advertisement for tonic "Elisir del Prete" manufactured in Turin by Ulrich Domenico (the firm named after Domenico Ulrich). The product consists of medicinal herbs mixed with alcohol and water, and is poured into coffee. The current (2007) manufacturers, Albergian, of Pinerolo, Piedmont, claim that the Elisir del Prete dates from 1854
Decorative borders along top and left sides. Within left border, a bottle of the product, and (below) the bottle wrapped up. Various ecclesiastical devices
Publication/Creation
Torino [Turin] (Corso Re Umberto, 6 ; Corso Oporto 13) : Ulrich Domenico, [1910?] (Torino : Tip. Lit. E. Toffaloni)
Physical description
1 print : lithograph, printed in colours ; sheet 52.7 x 34.7 cm
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Lettering
Vero tesoro delle famiglie Elisir del Prete. Antica et rinomata specialità della ditta Ulrich Domenico, Corso Re Umberto, 6 Torino Corso Oporto 13. Prezzo: grande boccetta lire [blank]; piccola boccetta lire [blank]
References note
M. Robert-Sterkendries, La santé s'affiche, Bruxelles: Therabel, 2003, no. 722, p. 363
Reference
Wellcome Collection 659718i
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Location Status Access Closed stores