Description
Universal Balsam de Malta – Medicine Cure Early 1800s Philadelphia German
This rare advertisement is it in German and most likely comes from the Philadelphia area. It was from the early 1800s. It was for a supposed cure all. It was found in a German bible.
“Consists of one clipping, ca. 1820, advertising the universal balm of Malta, which claims to successfully treat all manner of afflictions and physical concerns.”
Drugs, Nonprescription; Patent medicines
Source: https://digital.libraries.psu.edu/digital/collection/frak/id/106/
