Records. Cocillana Compound-Cod Liver Oil (inclusive), 1894-1954.

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Records. Cocillana Compound-Cod Liver Oil (inclusive), 1894-1954.

Correspondence, advertisements, articles and clippings, books and supplementary materials concerning Syrup Cocillana Compound, a patent medicine containing cocillana and heroin, used in treatment of respiratory diseases, 1908-1944; Susanna Cocroft, a promoter of diet fads, obesity "cures," and cosmetics and beauty treatments, 1910-1937; and cod liver oil as used in various patent medicines (including some which claimed to contain cod liver oil but did not), 1894-1954.

15 folders.

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