3-082-157 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

Advertisement for Elliman's Universal Embrocation, 1895. 'For Sprains & Bruises - "Cured my Lumbago!" LUMBAGO-RHEUMATISM-ACHES - Accident. Mr. F. H. LEES, New Zealand, writes:..."On mounting my horse...it bolted, and came down with me upon a wooden bridge, severely twisting and bruising my foot and shoulder. I obtained a bottle of Elliman's and applied it every few hours, with the result that on the second day I could get about again, and a week after rode here fifty miles."...Aches and Pains. Miss ROSE ALPHONSINE, Spiral Ascensionist, writes: "When doing my Spiral Ascension at the Jardin de Paris, my feet and knees became swollen and very sore. I tried your Embrocation, and after two good rubbings I was able to perform. I now use it after every ascension, and will always keep some by me." Helix Gardens, Brixton Hill, S.W., London...Lumbago. From a Justice of the Peace. "About a fortnight ago a friend advised me to try your 'Embrocation,' and its effect has been magical." Football. Forfar Athletic Football Club. "Given entire satisfaction to all who have used it."...Sore Throat from Cold. From a Clergyman. "For many years I have used your Embrocation, and found it most efficacious in preventing and curing sore throat from cold".' From "Illustrated London News", 1895.