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1622953 Advertisement, Beechams Pills (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Beechams Pills. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 13 December 1884.
English School (19th Century)); Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection
Media ID 23555848
© Look and Learn / Illustrated Papers Collection / Bridgeman Images
Beechams Pills Lancashire St Helens Thomas Beecham Adverisements Adverting Advertise Advertisers Advertising Company Advertisment Advertizing
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This print showcases an intriguing engraving of an advertisement for Beechams Pills, created by the English School in the 19th century. The artwork is part of a private collection and offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of advertising during that era. The illustration was originally featured in The Illustrated London News on December 13,1884. It beautifully captures the essence of Beechams Pills, a renowned medicinal product from Lancashire's own Thomas Beecham. This historical artifact provides valuable insights into how advertisements were crafted and disseminated during this period. The image transports us back to St Helens, where this influential advertising company operated. Its strategic placement within newspapers aimed to catch readers' attention and entice them to purchase these pills for their health benefits. As we delve deeper into this remarkable piece, it becomes evident that advertisers in the past possessed a unique ability to captivate audiences through clever visuals and persuasive messaging. Bridgeman Images has skillfully preserved this slice of history for us to appreciate today. While we admire this extraordinary engraving, let us reflect on how far advertising has come since then. From humble beginnings like these Beechams Pills adverts to today's sophisticated digital campaigns, it is clear that advertisements continue to shape our society in profound ways.
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