{"product_id":"vintage-1922-papes-diapepsin-patent-medicine-wood-paper-container-apothecary","title":"Vintage 1922 Pape's Diapepsin Patent Medicine Wood \u0026 Paper Container Apothecary","description":"Description\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdd a touch of early 20th-century pharmaceutical history to your collection or curiosity cabinet with this authentic Pape's Diapepsin Compound container.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeaturing striking typography and rich historical context, this piece represents a classic era of patent medicines. The packaging notes its distribution by Sterling Products as successor to The Pape, Thompson \u0026amp; Pape Co. of Wheeling, West Virginia, and explicitly highlights the \"New Style Package Adopted 1922\". \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe label includes wonderfully quirky period instructions, directing users to take the \"triangules\" (triangular tablets) “a half hour after eating, allowing them to dissolve in the mouth with the teeth and eat like candy, drink some water” to combat acid-dyspepsia, heartburn, and gas. It also features the classic cautionary warning: \"Keep this package away from moisture. Don't keep in bathroom.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAn exceptional display piece for collectors of medical antiques, apothecary items, quack medicine, or early advertising ephemera.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eItem Specifics (For eBay\/Marketplaces)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Type of Advertising: Patent Medicine \/ Pharmacy Container\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Original\/Reproduction: Original\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Date of Origin: 1922 (Design Adopted) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Color: Multi-color (Green, Black, Tan) \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Country\/Region of Manufacture: United States\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Featured Refinements: Antique Pharmacy Packaging \/ Medical Collectible","brand":"Vintage Paper Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67643930443936,"sku":"100226-SC2","price":29.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1056\/6284\/0992\/files\/d07c8e97-7772-492e-bf2f-16f5ca77622e.jpg?v=1791157685","url":"https:\/\/vintagepapervault.com\/products\/vintage-1922-papes-diapepsin-patent-medicine-wood-paper-container-apothecary","provider":"Vintage Paper Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}