1917 Ad Smith Brothers Cough Drops Health Care Illness - ORIGINAL THR1

This is an original 1917 black and white print ad for Smith Brothers Cough Drops. Pictured are the brothers, William and Andrew. The company was founded in 1852 by their father. Shown in the image is the word "trade" and "mark" underneath the images of the men. People incorrectly called the men Trade Smith and Mark Smith instead of seeing the word "trademark". CONDITIONThis 94+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. Light aging throughout. Small crease - right margin. No natural defects. No tears. No water damage. Product Type: Original Print Ad; Black / White Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine Dimensions: Approximately 4.75 x 4 inches; 12 x 10 cm Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation) Keywords specific to this image: Poughkeepsie, New York, Pricing Vintage AdvertisingTHR1A10B29C17