Cardui was advertised for difficult menstruation, leucorrhea, backache, headache, dizziness, and general female disorder. First produced in the late 19th century, Cardui was a 38-proof Patent Medicine distributed by the Chattanooga Medicine Company of Chattanooga Tennessee. Like most of these old cures, Cardui owed much of it's medicinal properties, to the high alcohol content, 19% by volume, which is more than wine! It also promised to cure ailments such as: Tumors, Cancers, Women’s Social Diseases, Etc. It specifically claimed to relieve painful menstruation, from which the imbiber did likely find at least temporary relief!

The condition is very good with only one small unobtrusive chip to the lid and some residual contents (see photos).

The tins are in good condition with ‘crackling’ to the painted lithographed surface. The metal top and base are tarnished (more to the top of one of them) and a few minor paint scuffs are noted to the tins.

The tins measure 3.5H x 2.25 ”W x 1.75”D and each sport a 1906 FDA label.

The A.D. Pierce Pharmacy originated in Hartford, Connecticut, at 914 Main Street during the late 19th century and later relocated to 247 Sigourney Street in Hartford doing business as A.D. Pierce and Son. Posted along with photos of the tins are 2 images of the pharmacy, circa 1960, which are NOT included with the sale of the tins.

The mirror front has a faded salmon colored border surrounding an image of a person's face with protruding tongue, about to swallow a "NR" (Nature's Remedy)tablet.

Imprinted around the circumference of the mirror is the following, "Take One Tonight - You'll feel Better In The Morning."

AND....

"Better Than Pills For Liver Ills - Get a 25 Cent Box"

Original mirrored backing is in very fine condition with just a few very minute, superficial scratches. Some fading of color around the very edge of the mirror as seen in photos.

Manufacturer name stamped on bottom edge: "Parisian Novelty Company, Chicago".

The attractive, aqua-colored bottle measures about 4.5 inches and sports complete labels. No damage to the bottle with some wear to the primary label and more to the side-paneled labels as seen in the photos. The interior displays content residue. The informational paper insert is complete although with some separation and staining. The box is dated 1907 on the top flap, and the bottle side panel displays a written product guarantee as specified under the 1906 Food and Drug Act.