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A man representing the remedy Finidol rescues another man from the clutches of an octopus whose tentacles represent rheumatic and arthritic diseases. Colour lithograph after René Vincent.

A man carrying a heavy bundle on his shoulders, representing the burden of rheumatism and gout; advertising Atophan tablets. Lithograph after Leonhard Fries and letterpress (?).

A man breaking the chains that bound his arms, representing liberation from rheumatism and gout with the medicine Atophan. Lithograph after Leonhard Fries and letterpress (?).

A temple with a fountain, representing sandbath treatment for gout and other diseases at Bad Köstritz. Colour lithograph attributed to P. Scheurich, ca. 1910.

A confrontation between two figures, representing industrial diseases being challenged by health gained from use of Morris Evans' remedies. Colour lithograph incorporating a design by W. Mitford Davies.

A box of Aspro (analgesic and flu remedy) among falling autumn leaves. Colour lithograph after Damour, ca. 1930 (?).

Sailors keeping well by taking "Neverill" remedy. Colour lithograph by R.A., ca. 1900.

An old man in night-clothes holding up a box of "Uricure" pills as an advertisement for their efficacy against rheumatic diseases. Coloured lithograph by L. Cappiello, ca. 1910.

Aspirin tablets in tubes and boxes. Colour lithograph.

Masseer-Olie: product label. Colour lithograph.

St Pancras Wells, King's Cross, London: aerial view showing the "Plantation", and St Pancras church in the background, with an advertisement and explanation. Engraving.

The Royal Brine Baths Clinic : for the investigation and treatment of rheumatism, Dulwich Spa.

Introductory notice to [On the treatment of acute and chronic rheumatism of the joints, lumbago, &c.].

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Masseer-Olie: product label. Colour lithograph.

St Pancras Wells, King's Cross, London: aerial view showing the "Plantation", and St Pancras church in the background, with an advertisement and explanation. Engraving.

The Royal Brine Baths Clinic : for the investigation and treatment of rheumatism, Dulwich Spa.

A temple with a fountain, representing sandbath treatment for gout and other diseases at Bad Köstritz. Colour lithograph attributed to P. Scheurich, ca. 1910.

Introductory notice to [On the treatment of acute and chronic rheumatism of the joints, lumbago, &c.].