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Description
The United Society of Shakers at West Gloucester produced a fruit-based laxative that they marketed to help support their celibate religious community at Sabbathday Lake.
The Tamar Laxative was one of many products the Shakers produced from items they grew or manufactured. The laxative proved to be a lucrative business.
About This Item
- Title: Tamar Laxative advertising poster, Sabbathday Lake, ca. 1890
- Creator: United Society of Shakers
- Creation Date: circa 1890
- Subject Date: circa 1890
- Location: Sabbathday Lake, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Ink on paper
- Local Code: 67-2766
- Object Type: Text and Image
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Laxatives
- Advertisements
- Shakers--Maine--Sabbathday Lake
- United Society of Shakers, Sabbathday Lake, Inc.
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