Antique “Pawnee Indian Relief” Medicine Bottle – Circa 1880s
This fascinating antique glass bottle, dating from the 1880s, is labeled “Pawnee Indian Relief”—a striking example of the so-called patent medicines once peddled across towns in 19th-century America. Bottles like this were often filled with tonics or elixirs that claimed to cure a wide range of ailments, despite having little scientific backing.
The name alone makes this piece particularly interesting, reflecting the marketing tactics of the era that frequently invoked Native American imagery to sell remedies. Whether you’re a collector of antique bottles, historical medical memorabilia, or curious Americana, this bottle offers a unique glimpse into the colorful world of early medicine shows and frontier commerce.
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This fascinating antique glass bottle, dating from the 1880s, is labeled “Pawnee Indian Relief”—a striking example of the so-called patent medicines once peddled across towns in 19th-century America. Bottles like this were often filled with tonics or elixirs that claimed to cure a wide range of ailments, despite having little scientific backing.
The name alone makes this piece particularly interesting, reflecting the marketing tactics of the era that frequently invoked Native American imagery to sell remedies. Whether you’re a collector of antique bottles, historical medical memorabilia, or curious Americana, this bottle offers a unique glimpse into the colorful world of early medicine shows and frontier commerce.
shipping will be added upon purchase/email