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American magazine advertisement, 1890s
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American magazine advertisement, 1890s
PATENT MEDICINE AD, 1890s.
American magazine advertisement, 1890s
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1890s Advertising Fake Fraud Medicinal Patent Patent Medicine Plant Quack Tobacco
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This print takes us back to the late 1890s, a time when advertising was booming in America. The image showcases an American magazine advertisement from that era, specifically focusing on a patent medicine ad. Patent medicines were popular during this period as they claimed to offer miraculous cures for various ailments. The ad is filled with intriguing elements that reflect the essence of turn-of-the-century advertising. Bold text and vibrant colors catch the viewer's attention, while images of plants and herbs allude to the medicinal properties promised by these products. However, it is important to note that many of these patent medicines were later revealed as fraudulent or ineffective. The presence of tobacco in this advertisement adds another layer of complexity. Tobacco was often included in patent medicines despite its controversial health effects at the time. This inclusion aimed to appeal to consumers who associated tobacco with perceived healing properties. Overall, this print offers a glimpse into the world of quackery and deceit prevalent in early American advertising. It serves as a reminder of how far we have come in terms of consumer protection and regulation within the pharmaceutical industry. Displayed proudly by The Granger Collection, New York, this artwork invites viewers to contemplate both the ingenuity and deception behind such advertisements from our past.
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