Aspirin Collection

Closeup image of brown pills - roughage on the white background

Nurse prepares IV solution of nitroglycerin for infusion. Label is fictitious (fake) and does not resemble any known actual pro Labels created by photographer

Early Bayer Pharmaceutical Advertisement
(Original Caption) This advertisement from a 1900 magazine juxtaposes two pharmaceuticals which have since achieved distinct images in the public mind: Heroin and aspirin

Hand Pouring Aspirin from Bottle
Hand pouring tablets of aspirin from a bottle against a black background. Undated photograph

Early Bayer Pharmaceutical Products Advertisement
(Original Caption) An early Bayer aspirin advertisement showing heroin as one of its main ingredients. Undated illustration. BPA2# 1155

Lou Boudreau & Bill Veeck On Tv Set
(Original Caption) 2/25/1949-Cleveland, OH: Bill Veeck (R), president of the world champion Cleveland Indians, and his manager Lou Boudreau (L), co-star on a television show

Wartime Alasil Advertisement
A wartime advertisement promoting Alasil tablets, aspirin with a difference. Date: circa 1940s

Just gimme a coupla aspirin. I already got a Purple Heart
WORLD WAR II: CARTOON. Just gimme a coupla aspirin. I already got a Purple Heart. Cartoon by Bill Mauldin from Stars & Stripes

Advertisement for Genasprin, a proprietary brand of the drug Aspirin. 1919

WW1 advertisement for Salaspin replacing German aspirin
Advertisement for Salaspin, a British made headache remedy, with one or two tablets able to alleviate headache brought on by war worry. The advert states very plainly that it replaces German aspirin

Blood pressure pills, conceptual image F008 / 3174
Blood pressure pills, conceptual image

Aspirin drug target molecule F006 / 9464
Aspirin drug target. Molecular model of the enzyme prostaglandin H2 synthase (PGHS), the target of the anti-inflammatory drug aspirin

Spoonful of medicine F006 / 9045
Spoonful of medicine

Spoonful of medicine F006 / 9044
Spoonful of medicine

Spoonful of medicine F006 / 9039
Spoonful of medicine

Spoonful of medicine F006 / 9043
Spoonful of medicine

Spoonful of medicine F006 / 9041
Spoonful of medicine

Spoonful of medicine F006 / 9042
Spoonful of medicine

Spoonful of medicine F006 / 9040
Spoonful of medicine

Spoonful of medicine F006 / 9038
Spoonful of medicine

Spoonful of medicine F006 / 9037
Spoonful of medicine

Spoonful of medicine F006 / 9036
Spoonful of medicine

Aspirin molecule. Computer artwork showing the structure of a molecule of aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid)

Aspirin in action. Computer artwork showing how aspirin has its effect. Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) is converted to salicylic acid and acetic acid in the body

American advertisement for Bayer Pharmaceutical Products, 1900
ASPIRIN ADVERTISEMENT. American advertisement for Bayer Pharmaceutical Products, 1900

Hippocrates, Greek doctor and philosopher
Hippocrates (c. 460-370 BC), engraving of a marble bust of the Greek doctor and philosopher. He is considered to be the father of medicine, although little is actually known about him

Aspirin, molecular model
Aspirin. Molecular model of the drug aspirin

Aspirin drug molecule
Aspirin. Molecular model of the drug aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid). Atoms are represented as spheres and are colour coded: carbon (blue), oxygen (red) and hydrogen (grey)

Aspirin crystals, light micrograph
Aspirin crystals, polarized light micrograph. Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) is an analgesic (pain-relieving) drug

Aspirin, molecular structure diagram
Aspirin. Diagram showing the molecular structure (left) and the chemical structure (right) of the painkilling drug aspirin (acetylsalycilic acid)

Aspirin crystals, SEM
Aspirin crystals, coloured scanning electron micrograph (SEM). Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID)

Light micrograph of aspirin crystals
Polarised light micrograph of crystals of Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid), a common pain reliever. Magnifciation X7.2 (at 35mm size)

Polarised LM of crystals of asprin
Polarised light micrograph of crystals of Aspirin (acetylsalicylic acid), a common pain reliever. Magnifciation X8 (at 35mm size)

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EDITORS COMMENTS

During wartime, the importance was emphasized through various advertisements. In 1919, Genasprin, a proprietary brand of the drug Aspirin, captivated consumers with its effectiveness in alleviating pain and discomfort. This advertisement served as a reminder that even during challenging times like World War I, relief could be found in this trusted medication. Another captivating ad showcased Salaspin as a replacement for German aspirin during the war. The simplicity of tablets beside a glass of water spoke volumes about the ease and accessibility of this medicine. It became a staple phrase among soldiers: "Just gimme a coupla aspirin. I already got a Purple Heart. " Bill Mauldin's cartoon from Stars & Stripes humorously depicted how even heroes sought solace in this common remedy. Beyond pain relief, it also played an essential role in managing blood pressure issues. Conceptual images featuring blood pressure pills highlighted their significance in maintaining cardiovascular health (F008 / 3172-3174). The molecular structure (F006 / 9464) represented the drug's target and mechanism within our bodies. In everyday life, taking medicine can feel mundane but necessary for our well-being. Spoonfuls of medicine (F006 / 9044-9045-9039) symbolized both routine self-care and hope for better health outcomes. Aspirin has stood the test of time as an accessible solution to alleviate pain and discomfort while providing support for heart health – truly deserving recognition beyond just being associated with any particular company or brand name.