Lash’s Bitters | San Francisco – Chicago – New York
PART THREE | Humorous and Clever Advertising
29 July 2014
Read Part ONE: Lash’s Bitters | San Francisco – Chicago – New York
Read Part TWO: Lash’s Bitters – PART TWO | History
After Part ONE and Part TWO of this series dealing with the various Lash’s bitters bottles and Lash’s history, I thought we could focus today on some of the humorous, clever, and yet sometimes very odd advertising for Lash’s Bitters products. The “Johnny and the Apple” puzzle above is simply frightening for a number of reasons. All examples are from the Joe Gourd collection.
“Try Lash’s Bitters” Fold Up Puzzle Cards (2) – Gourd Collection
Lash’s Bitters Finger Puzzle Card – Gourd Collection
“Try Lash’s Bitters” Fold Up Puzzle Cards (2) – Gourd Collection
“Drink Lash’s Kidney and Liver Bitters” Cat and Dog Advertising Cards – Gourd Collection
Lash’s Bitters Flip Card (Happy Sad) – Gourd Collection (see reverse below)
Lash’s Bitters Flip Card (Happy Sad) – Gourd Collection (see above)
Lash Bitters “What is It?” Advertising Card. Answer: John Merrick aka “The Elephant Man” – Gourd Collection
Lash’s Bitters “Prosit” Pop-Up Post Card – Gourd Collection (see reverse below)
Lash’s Bitters “Prosit” Pop-Up Post Card – Gourd Collection (see front below)
Two Lash’s Bitters Pull Tab Advertising Cards (reverse in center position) – Gourd Collection
Lash’s Bitters “Which Is The Taller – The Man or the Boy?” Advertising Trade Card – Gourd Collection
A risque Lash’s Bitters “The Five Senses” Advertising Trade Card – Gourd Collection
Lash’s Bitters “How Many Blocks?” Trade Card – Gourd Collection
Lash’s Bitters “Remove the Key” Advertising Trade Card – Gourd Collection
“This Man Drinks Lash’s Bitters” Shot Glass Puzzle Advertising Trade Card – Gourd Collection
Lash’s Bitters “Form a Block T” Puzzle Advertising Trade Card – Gourd Collection
Lash’s Kidney and Liver Bitters “Hold to Light” Novelty Advertising Trade Card – Gourd Collection
Lash’s Liver Bitters “Hold to Light” Novelty Advertising Trade Card – Gourd Collection
Lash’s Liver and Kidney Bitters “Hold to Light” Novelty Advertising Trade Card – Gourd Collection
