Physical description
Rectangular clear pale blue tinted bottle with long neck. Text on three sides and monogram on base embossed onto the glass
Inscriptions & markings
'SYDNEY, N.S.W.' 'DR. SHELDONS NEW DISCOVERY' 'BOSTON U.S.A.'. Monogram on base the letters A G M overlaid on each other.
References
- Dr. Sheldons New Discovery for coughs and colds Dr. Sheldons New Discovery for coughs and colds (advertising postcard) dated 1900-1910. in Powerhouse Museum collection.
- Article from Wonthaggi Historical Society mentioning Dr. Sheldons New Discovery. Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery for Coughs and Colds: Safeguard the children, take care of their little colds. It is only a little cold, you say; still it often means a lot of suffering for the little folk and worry for mother, so be wise and get the best that can be had. Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery is a wonderful remedy for all Coughs and colds, precenting influenza, Pneumonia, and Bronchitis. It is the safeguard of many a home and robs these troubles of all their terrors. See that your children keep bright, healthy and rosy with the help of Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery. It’s not ‘How Cheap’ but ‘How Good’ is the watchword of Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery. When you buy medicine you want something that is effective, something that will get to the root of the matter at once without any way upsetting the system. This is just exactly what Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery does! Remember, when you are ill, it is quality that counts. Take a bottle of Dr Sheldon’s New Discovery home with you tonight. The price is 1/6 and 3/-. For sale by Austin G. Skinner.
