Vintage 1923 Advertising Print – “Phoserine Tonic” Featuring Cartoonist Roland Hill (“Rip”)

Description

Vintage 1923 Advertising Print – “Phoserine Tonic” Featuring Cartoonist Roland Hill (“Rip”) 

Description:
This fascinating vintage 1923 advert promotes Phoserine, a popular early 20th-century health tonic marketed to cure and prevent colds, influenza, nervous exhaustion, and a wide array of physical and mental ailments. The advertisement is endorsed by Roland Hill (“Rip”), a well-known political and sporting cartoonist of the time, who shares his glowing testimony after using the product to overcome fatigue and influenza.

The illustrated advert features Hill at his drawing desk pointing to a caricature labeled “Tranquillity”, symbolizing the calming effects of Phoserine. Below the testimonial, the ad boasts Phoserine’s ability to combat everything from sleeplessness to anaemia, offering both liquid and tablet forms.

Professionally mounted on black cardboard and measuring approximately 14 x 22 cm, this print is ideal for collectors of vintage medical advertising, apothecary memorabilia, or historical wellness culture.

Publisher:
Originally published in a 1923 issue of My Magazine, a respected British periodical known for blending entertainment, education, and advertising from trusted brands and public figures of the era.

Condition Note:
This is a genuine antique print over 100 years old. As expected with vintage paper ephemera, there may be light signs of aging such as soft edges, mild yellowing, or minor foxing—all of which contribute to its charm and historical authenticity.