1900s - Ricqlès Mint Alcohol Advertising Card - Vintage French Lithograph Trade Card - Child First Aid - Collectible Ephemera

This captivating vintage French advertising card from the early 20th century promotes Ricqlès Mint Alcohol, a popular remedy of its time. The front features a charming lithograph illustration depicting a woman attending to a young boy, applying the product to his leg. The idyllic scene suggests a gentle, effective solution for minor ailments.

Beneath the illustration, the phrase 'Ne crains rien, mon enfant, quelques gouttes d'Alcool de Menthe de Ricqlès guériront ta piqûre' (Do not fear, my child, a few drops of Ricqlès Mint Alcohol will heal your sting) reassures the viewer of the product's efficacy for insect bites or minor injuries. This imagery underscores its household utility and family-friendly application.

The reverse side proudly details '58 Récompenses dont 16 médailles d'or et 16 Diplômes d'honneur' (58 rewards including 16 gold medals and 16 diplomas of honor), highlighting its prestigious recognition, including a Grand Prix at the 1894 Lyon Universal Exposition. It also advertises Ricqlès as a 'Cordial Souverain contre les indigestions, Maux d'Estomac, de cœur etc. Indispensable pour l'entretien de la bouche et des dents' (Sovereign cordial against indigestion, stomach aches, heart ailments etc. Indispensable for mouth and teeth care), showcasing its wide range of purported benefits, even as a 'preservatif souverain en temps d'épidémies' (sovereign preventive in times of epidemics).