Collage of vintage medicine and toiletry newspaper advertisements – Historic Reproduction
(Each image is professionally and digitally cleaned of artifacts such as color bars and extra borders prior to printing.)
Description
Step back in time with Collage of vintage medicine and toiletry newspaper advertisements, a historic image rich in period detail. It comes from the Snapshots of the Past collection, curated over 25 years for its historical value.
The framed print arrives ready to hang; the unframed option suits custom framing. It makes a striking addition to a living room, study or office, and a thoughtful gift. Free shipping in the lower 48 states. Snapshots of the Past, founded in 2001, has served tens of thousands of customers worldwide.
Collage of vintage medicine and toiletry newspaper advertisements
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Patent medicines and beauty preparations crowded American newspapers from the late 1800s into the early 1900s, and this collage gathers a range of those small, boldly lettered ads into one frame. Many of them promise cures for ailments ranging from indigestion to nervous exhaustion, while others sell soaps, complexion creams, and hair tonics with claims of youthful results. Taken together, they show how little regulation existed before the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906, and how heavily manufacturers relied on bold headlines and testimonials to win buyers. Notice the mix of typefaces and illustrations, which reflect the competitive printing styles of the period.
| Original scan | 536 × 800 px |
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| Reference | 753 |
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