River Swamp Chill & Fever Cure with embossed Alligator

Posted on 30 June 2011 by Ferdinand Meyer V

If you collect cures, then the 1884 River Swamp Chill & Fever Cure, with embossed alligator, is probably your heart’s desire, unless one is already in your collection. Read the rest on the FOHBC site…

River Swamp Chill & Fever Cure

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Ferdinand Meyer V is a native of Baltimore, Maryland and has a BFA in Fine Art and Graphic Design from the Kansas City Art Institute and School of Design. Ferdinand is the founding Principal of FMG Design, a nationally recognized design consultation firm. Ferdinand is a passionate collector of American historical glass specializing in bitters bottles, color runs and related classic figural bottles. He is married to Elizabeth Jane Meyer and lives in Houston, Texas with their daughter and three wonderful grandchildren. The Meyers are also very involved in Quarter Horses, antiques and early United States postage stamps. Ferdinand is the past 6-year President of the Federation of Historical Bottle Collectors and is one of the founding members of the FOHBC Virtual Museum.

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2 Responses to River Swamp Chill & Fever Cure with embossed Alligator

texasmedicines says:

28 July 2011 at 4:49 pm

There is also a “Crow’s Alligator Oil Jefferson Texas” that has an alligator that is even more appealing to my eye. The story goes two were found one was broken, and the resides in a museum. It is for sell, but the price is just not in line with what must of us call reality!
Ferdinand Meyer V says:

31 July 2011 at 5:11 am

Wow. See if you can get some more info and pictures.