1923 “Cinderella & Castols” Fairy Tale-Themed Vintage Advert – No More Castor Oil!

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1923 “Cinderella & Castols” Fairy Tale-Themed Vintage Advert – No More Castor Oil!

Description:
This enchanting and humorous 1923 vintage advert for Castols features a fairy tale twist on the classic story of Cinderella. Promoting Castols as a sweetened, chocolate-flavoured alternative to castor oil, the ad presents a delightful scene with a fairy godmother figure magically turning the dreaded medicine into a pleasant, biscuit-like treat for children.

The illustration captures the imagination with its whimsical setting, complete with a smiling child, broom, and friendly fairy. The text cleverly plays on the transformation theme: “All the nasty Castor Oil — to Castols if you please!” Aimed at parents and children alike, this ad was designed to charm families while marketing a health product as gentle, effective, and—most importantly—tasty.

Professionally mounted on black cardboard, this piece measures approximately 14 x 22 cm and is perfect for collectors of vintage medical ephemera, fairy tale advertising, or early 20th-century British prints.

Please note: This is a genuine print from 1923 and, as such, may show minor signs of age like soft creases, slight yellowing, or edge wear—adding character and authenticity to this nearly century-old advert.

Date: 1923
Mounted Size: Approx. 14 x 22 cm
Published by: Thomas Kerfoot & Co. Ltd., Bardsley Vale, Bardsley, Lancashire