Dr. Fontaine's Balm of Thousand Flowers advertising broadside – Antique Wall Art
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This historic image of Dr. Fontaine's Balm of Thousand Flowers advertising broadside brings a moment of history to your wall. It is part of the Snapshots of the Past archive, gathered over 25 years of research.
Framed, it is ready for the wall; unframed, it is ready for the frame you choose. Perfect for a home, office, library or classroom wall, and a gift with a story behind it. Free shipping in the lower 48 states. Snapshots of the Past, founded in 2001, has served tens of thousands of customers worldwide.
Dr. Fontaine's Balm of Thousand Flowers advertising broadside
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The product name is the first clue to this broadside: a "Balm of a Thousand Flowers" promised a blend of botanical ingredients in a single remedy. Patent medicines like this were sold widely in the nineteenth century, and their makers relied on printed handbills and broadsides, with large display type, bold claims, and decorative borders, to win over buyers who often could not check the claims for themselves. Floral and botanical imagery was a common way to suggest purity and natural healing. Look closely at the lettering and layout to see how the promotion was pitched to the public.
| Original scan | 7,296 × 8,848 px · prints to 24 × 29 in at 300 dpi |
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| Reference | 27 |
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