Hoods Sarsaparilla Paper Plate Advertising Piece

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Dating from the late 19th century, this rare advertising paper plate is decorated with a colorful lithographed image a red tail hawk swooping toward an unsuspecting baby chick as a farmer, shotgun in hand, and an African American gollywog rush to the rescue. The plate is inscribed To Purify The Blood Take Hood's Sarsaparilla One Hundred Doses $1.00. The back of the plate is covered with testimonials touting all of the ailments cured by Hood's Sarsaparilla as well as an offer for a group of 4 decorative paper plaques, similar to the ad plate, for only 25c. The plate measures 8 3/4 inches in diameter and is in excellent condition with minor edge wear and typical discoloration. It has been framed for display and protection. 17061-71QTP