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.
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