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Willson Monarch Remedies Wagon
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Two salesmen stand beside one of the Willson's Monarch Remedies horse-drawn wagons. Willson's sold patent medicines, spices, extracts, flavorings, and "toilet articles."
1935
Willson Monarch Laboratory
Publication Information
| Creator | Willson Monarch Laboratory |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1935 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 21 x 13 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Willson Monarch Laboratory records, 1889-1966 |
|---|---|
| Call Number | PH 3819 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED |
|---|---|
| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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