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Found in a vendor in Fredericksburg, TX that had about 5 of these reproduction signs.
$10 each - could not pass it up.
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I saw the "manufactured in Louisville, KY"....who'd thought that?
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I hope that my face looks that serene next time I need some laxative.


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Posted Reply with quote  #4 
i thought this thread was about how to make fig syrup for pancake.

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Joe,

I think that's the "AFTER" shot. lol
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Posted Reply with quote  #6 
I don't think I would like to put laxative on my pancakes no matter how natural and pleasant it may be -  Only saying!
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Ya''ll are funny
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Posted Reply with quote  #8 
Cathy how big is it I love the art work.
Of course it should be an old guy with a frown holding his belly but the young girl with a smile looks more appealing.
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Hi Jim,
The metal sign is 12"x15" and yep, it's hanging in the guest bathroom with about 3 sheets of tp on the roll.
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That is a nice size sign for $10.00
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Cathy...if you remember, can you message me the contact info for that vendor?  I would like to have that sign and I cannot locate it online.  I can find a lot of trade cards/ad cards on eBay, but nothing like the sign you mention.   Did find the associated glass bottles with the item identified & the cities listed....in clear glass or lavender glass.   OR, if anyone else identified a source, please share if you will???

Thank you!
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Sara,
I was just there 2 days ago picking up another one for a forum member, with tax it cost $8.50.  I think it is super cheap for a nice decorative piece even if it is a reproduction.  I was able to locate a bottle in it's original box and a vintage trading card with the same picture, both on ebay. 
It's a street vendor who is only open on weekends, so you won't be able to find them on the internet.  They don't even have a store front - it is actually a covered space between 2 old buildings and these signs are hanging on the walls of the buildings. 
I go back to Fredericksburg this weekend and pick one up for you.
Anyone else want one, while I am there?
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Sara,
Here is a picture of the bottle and its original box.
How cool is this.
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Cathy....yes, definitely grab a sign for me if you go back and they have any available.   Thank you.   I love the old bottle & box, I have been looking at the old trade items for this product also.  


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Kathy:
6% grain alcohol!!!!!!!! Do you have to be 21 years old to take that laxative?
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I saw that too Ironman, common preparation of an "elixir" was alcohol.  Could make a fig syrup spritzer I guess.   LOL
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Cathy, the lady in the picture looks like me! (Granted, maybe me from a few years ago, but hey!) I would LOVE to have this, if you could get another!
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Looks like she found a variety she likes and she is making off with a cutting :)
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Yet she is more brazen or maybe more brave than those of us XY chromosomers.  Broad daylight even (as I hide my flashlight and black clothing).
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Everyone is in luck. Took all but 2 signs.
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You rock Cathy!!!  Thank you.  I can send payment now or when the total is in for the figs.   You just let me know.
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