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Fine Art Print : English advertisement, c1900, for an American cough syrup
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English advertisement, c1900, for an American cough syrup
PATENT MEDICINE, c1900.
English advertisement, c1900, for an American cough syrup
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Media ID 8864363
1890s 1900 1900s Decade Crime Doctor Edwardian Fake Fraud Medicinal Patent Patent Medicine Quack Cough Syrup
21"x7" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exquisite selection of Fine Art Prints from Granger Art on Demand. This captivating advertisement, hailing from the early 1900s, showcases a vintage English promotion for an American cough syrup. With intricate details and bold typography, this print transports you to a bygone era. Bring a piece of history into your home or office and add character to any space with our high-quality Fine Art Prints.
21x7 image printed on 27x13 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 17.7cm x 40.3cm (7" x 15.9")
Estimated Product Size is 33cm x 68.6cm (13" x 27")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the early 1900s, capturing an English advertisement for an American cough syrup. The image exudes a sense of nostalgia, transporting us to a time when patent medicines were prevalent and often questioned. The ad showcases the typical elements of its era - a distinguished doctor in his Edwardian attire endorsing the product with confidence. However, behind this seemingly legitimate facade lies a world of quackery and fraud that plagued the medicinal industry during those times. As we delve deeper into this intriguing piece of history, we are reminded of the dubious nature surrounding patent medicines. These concoctions promised miraculous cures but often contained questionable ingredients or had no scientific basis whatsoever. Dr Kilmer's Indian Cough Cure is one such example that gained popularity in both England and America at the turn of the century. This photograph serves as a reminder not only of our progress in medical science but also highlights how easily people can be swayed by false promises. It stands as evidence that even in an age where crime was rampant within medicine, individuals sought relief from their ailments through any means possible. Let this image transport you to a time when fake remedies dominated shelves, reminding us to question what we put into our bodies and seek genuine solutions backed by rigorous research and expertise.
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