Dr. Scotts Electric Hair Brushes. American newspaper advertisement, 1882

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Dr. Scotts Electric Hair Brushes. American newspaper advertisement, 1882

ELECTRIC BRUSHES, 1883.
Dr. Scotts Electric Hair Brushes. American newspaper advertisement, 1882

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1882 Advertising Apparatus Brush Doctor Electric Fake Fraud Hair Hairbrush Medicinal Patent Patent Medicine Quack Scott

EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the late 19th century, immersing us in an era of innovation and quackery. The American newspaper advertisement from 1882 proudly showcases "Dr. Scotts Electric Hair Brushes" a revolutionary invention that promised to transform hair care as we knew it. The ad features a distinguished-looking doctor, presumably Dr. Scott himself, endorsing this remarkable apparatus with great enthusiasm. With its patent electric technology, this hairbrush claimed to possess medicinal properties that could miraculously enhance one's locks. However, skepticism lingers within the text of this vintage advertisement. The term "quack" comes to mind when considering the authenticity of such claims made by patent medicine companies during that time period. Nonetheless, this artifact provides valuable insight into the advertising practices prevalent in America at the turn of the century. It serves as a reminder of how easily people were enticed by promises of instant results and miraculous cures. As we gaze upon this image captured by The Granger Collection in New York, we are transported back to an age where fake remedies were rampant but also represented a desire for progress and improvement. This photograph is not just about Dr. Scott's Electric Hair Brushes; it encapsulates an entire era defined by both ingenuity and deception.

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