No-To-Bac

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No-To-Bac

1896

Maxfield Parrish (American, 1870–1966)

No-To-Bac was a chewing gum containing licorice, gentian, guaiac, and a salt (possibly ammonium chloride). The pleasant, soothing effect may have provided a temporary distraction from smoking but would not have cured the habit.

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Object Details

Title:

No-To-Bac

Date:

1896

Artist:

Maxfield Parrish (American, 1870–1966)

Medium:

Color metal relief print (poster)

Dimensions:

Sheet: 42 1/16 x 29 1/8 inches (106.8 x 74 cm)

Classification:

Prints

Credit Line:

The William H. Helfand Collection, 1981

Accession Number:

1981-114-36

Geography:

Made in United States, North and Central America

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