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G.W. Aimar and Co. broadsides

 Collection
Identifier: Mss 0034-001

Collection Overview

The collection consists of two printed broadsides which date from the period 1869 to 1880. One broadside is an advertisement for Aimar's "Neurotic Oil", an analgesic tonic, and "Pearl Cement". The second broadside is an advertisement for "The Physician's Rheumatic and Neuralgia Remedy". G. W. Aimar compounded and bottled his own remedies.

Dates

  • Creation: approximately 1869-approximately 1880

Creator

Language of Material

Materials in English.

Access Restrictions

This collection is open for research.

Copyright Notice

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Biographical Note

George Washington Aimar (1827-1877) founded G.W. Aimar & Co. in 1852. The Aimar drugstore operated at the corner of King and Vanderhorst Streets in Charleston, S.C., until it closed in 1978.

Extent

1 folder (2 leaves) ; 25 cm.

Title
Inventory of the G.W. Aimar and Co. Broadsides, approximately 1869-approximately 1880
Status
Completed
Author
Special Collections staff; finding aid created by: Special Collections staff
Description rules
Dacs
Language of description
English
Script of description
Latin

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Repository

Contact:
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