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"Bridal Superstitions" - c.1930 Dream Book Advertising Dr. Pierce's Family Medicines to Women

From the bridal superstitions section: "If one of the bridesmaids immediately pours a kettle of hot water on the front doorsteps as the married couple leave the house for their honeymoon, there will, within twelve months, be another wedding in the group."

Buffalo, New York: Dr. V.M. Pierce, c.1930. A charming "Dream Book" issued as a marketing promotion for family medicines sold by Dr. Pierce, as well as his "Invalids Hotel" for ailing patients in Buffalo, New York. Includes a section on dream interpretation ("VIOLETS. In season, success; out of season, lawsuits."), bridal superstitions, and plenty of testimonials for the Dr. Pierce brand with photos of happy women. Diseases treated range from aches and pains to coughs, colds, female diseases, and afflictions of the kidneys and digestion. Single vol. (4" by 5.5"), pp. 32, illus., in original illus. wrps with image of two maidens consulting a wise old man for love advice. Very good. Light toning, the occasional nick or short tear.

Price: $200.00

Item #260006448