Hood's Household Calendar 1888 by C.I. Hood & Co. 1887 Die-cut Cardstock

This 1888 Hood's Household Calendar serves as a notable example of late 19th-century patent medicine advertising ephemera. Produced for C.I. Hood & Co. of Lowell, Massachusetts, the die-cut card features a chromolithographed portrait of a young girl in a blue bonnet, a hallmark of the era\'s sentimental aesthetic. The reverse side contains detailed astronomical data, including eclipse schedules and seasonal cycles, alongside promotional text for Hood's Sarsaparilla.  Title: Hood's Household Calendar 1888 Author: C.I. Hood & Co. Publisher: C.I. Hood & Co. Publication Year: 1887 Binding: Die-cut Cardstock Era: Victorian Language: English Illustrations: Chromolithograph Portrait Notable Features: Advertising for Hood's Sarsaparilla, Astronomical Data Condition Summary: Noticeable wear including a significant tear on the right side and surface paper loss at the bottom.  Keywords: Victorian Ephemera, Antique Calendar, Patent Medicine, Hood's Sarsaparilla, Chromolithograph, 1880s Advertising, Die-cut Card, Medical History, Lowell Massachusetts, Astronomical Calendar, Paper Americana, Victorian Girl Portrait  Measurements: • Height: 6.5 • Width: 5