Vtg 1950-60s Parke-Davis Tabron Pharmaceutical Fetus Baby Pewter Paperweight For Sale
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The Vtg 1950-60s Parke-Davis Tabron Pharmaceutical Fetus Baby Pewter Paperweight is a vintage promotional item used to market the medication Tabron, an iron supplement for pregnant women. Description and Purpose
Promotional Tool: This item was distributed by the pharmaceutical company Parke-Davis (now part of Pfizer) to medical professionals, likely physicians and obstetricians, as a unique and memorable advertising piece.
Medication it Promoted: It was specifically created to promote Tabron, an iron supplement intended for use during pregnancy. The fetus in utero design directly relates the product to its target demographic and use.
Material and Design: The paperweight is made of solid, heavy pewter and features a detailed depiction of a fetus in the womb. It typically measures around 4.5 inches long by 3.25 inches wide and weighs about 1.5 to 2 pounds.
Circa: It was produced and distributed during the mid-20th century, generally cited as being available from the 1950s through the 1970s.
Collectibility: It is considered a relatively rare and unusual collectible piece of pharmaceutical memorabilia and medical oddity, often sought after by collectors of unique vintage items.
