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Cigarettes advertisement
Advertisement claiming that smoking cigarettes could prevent, perhaps even cure, Cholera. This was published at the time an epidemic of the disease was raging in Hamburg and there were fears of it spreading to Britain. From " The Illustrated London News" September, 1892
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1892 Advertisement British Culture Cholera Female Likeness Healthcare And Medicine Marketing Medicine The Illustrated London News Tobacco Western Script
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This intriguing 19th-century print captures a unique moment in history, showcasing an advertisement that claimed smoking cigarettes could prevent and even cure Cholera. Published during the time when Hamburg was grappling with a devastating epidemic of this disease, there were genuine fears of it spreading to Britain. The image is taken from "The Illustrated London News" in September 1892. In this full-length studio shot, we see a single object: the advertisement itself. With its Western script and British cultural context, the photograph reflects the marketing strategies employed by tobacco companies at that time. The female likeness featured on the ad adds an interesting touch, perhaps aiming to appeal to women smokers as well. While today's medical knowledge unequivocally condemns smoking due to its detrimental health effects, this historical artifact sheds light on how perceptions surrounding healthcare and medicine have evolved over time. It serves as a reminder of how advertising techniques can be influenced by prevailing societal concerns. This print from Universal Images Group (UIG) offers us a glimpse into an era where tobacco companies sought to capitalize on public anxieties surrounding diseases like cholera. However, it is important to note that this caption does not endorse or promote any commercial use of cigarettes but rather seeks to explore the historical significance and cultural context behind this fascinating piece of ephemera.
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