Antique Radam’s Microbe Killer No. 2 Stoneware Jug Medicine 1890s Red Wing Rare
Up for sale is this nice WM. Radam’s stoneware aadvertising jug circa 1890. This jug is in great shape with no major chips or cracks and wear consistent with age. Jug is marked Keep Jug Tightly Corked WM. Radam’s Microbe Killer No. Brief hisory of Radmans Microbe Killer. The story behind this widespread advertising is reflective of both the direct experience and the cultural significance of tuberculosis in late nineteenth century America. As told by the author in his book. Radam, as a sufferer of tuberculosis himself, grew disillusioned with the false promises of doctors and advertisements alike. By observing the contents of his stomach, he determined that there was only one type of microbe which caused all diseases. He became obsessed with finding a way to kill the microbes. To this end, he developed a product that he called the “Microbe Killer, ” which he believed had cured him and would cure anyone who used it. As always please check out my other listings and feel free to follow as im always posting antiques for sale. 11″ tall 6 1/2″ diameter. This item is in the category “Antiques\Primitives”. The seller is “ngfantiques” and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped to United States.
- Category: Antiques
- Signed: Signed
- Color: White
- Date of Creation: 1800-1899
- Material: Clay & Dough
- Region of Origin: US-Northeast
- Maker: Red Wing
- Size Type/Largest Dimension: Small (Up to 14in.)
- Type: Advertising Jug
- Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
- Style: Americana
- Original/Reproduction: Original
- Time Period Manufactured: Pre-1930
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