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Framed Print : American advertisement for Clark Stanleys Snake Oil Liniment, c1895
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American advertisement for Clark Stanleys Snake Oil Liniment, c1895
PATENT MEDICINE AD, c1895.
American advertisement for Clark Stanleys Snake Oil Liniment, c1895
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Media ID 8866551
1895 Advertising Clark Deception Fake Fraud Patent Patent Medicine Quack Serpent Stanley Liniment
30"x26" (78x68cm) Modern Frame
Step back in time with our vintage Framed Print of the American advertisement for Clark Stanley's Snake Oil Liniment from 1895. This captivating piece, sourced from The Granger Collection in New York, showcases the intriguing allure of patent medicines from the late 19th century. The bold graphics and enticing promises of the ad will transport you back to a bygone era. Display this unique Framed Print in your home or office to add an intriguing conversation starter and a touch of historical charm.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 24x20 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 30x26 inches (76x68cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 43mm wide x 32mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Contemporary Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 58.7cm x 59.9cm (23.1" x 23.6")
Estimated Product Size is 68.2cm x 78.2cm (26.9" x 30.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the late 19th century, a time when advertising was filled with deception and fraud. The American advertisement for Clark Stanley's Snake Oil Liniment, dating back to 1895, is a perfect example of this era. The image showcases an intriguing text-based ad that promotes this so-called patent medicine. With its bold typography and clever use of language, it aims to lure unsuspecting customers into purchasing what can only be described as a fake remedy. The quackery behind such products becomes evident as we delve deeper into the history of snake oil liniments - they were nothing more than deceptive concoctions promising miraculous cures. As we examine this photograph closely, we are transported to turn-of-the-century America where patent medicines flooded the market. These fraudulent elixirs preyed upon people's desperation for quick fixes and relief from ailments. Despite their lack of scientific evidence or efficacy, these products managed to captivate audiences through persuasive advertising techniques like the one depicted here. Through this thought-provoking image, we are reminded of how far our society has come in terms of consumer protection and regulation. It serves as a reminder that not everything advertised is genuine or beneficial for our well-being. Granger Art on Demand has once again curated an exceptional piece that encapsulates an important chapter in American history – one filled with deceitful advertisements and questionable practices surrounding patent medicines like Clark Stanley's Snake Oil Liniment.
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