Quack Collection (page 9)

The Edson Electro-Magnetic Garter. Advertisement from and American newspaper, 1881
ELECTRO-MAGNETIC GARTER. The Edson Electro-Magnetic Garter. Advertisement from and American newspaper, 1881

Dr. Scotts Electric Corsets and Belts. American advertisement, 1887
ELECTRIC CORSET, 1887. Dr. Scotts Electric Corsets and Belts. American advertisement, 1887

Uncle Sam Sick with La Grippe : American lithograph cartoon, 1837, depicting Democratic leaders Andrew Jackson
CARTOON: PANIC OF 1837. Uncle Sam Sick with La Grippe : American lithograph cartoon, 1837, depicting Democratic leaders Andrew Jackson, Thomas Hart Benton

Handbill issued by Dr. Case, the celebrated quack of 18th century London, England, who, Addison declared
HANDBILL, 18th CENTURY. Handbill issued by Dr. Case, the celebrated quack of 18th century London, England, who, Addison declared

An advertisement by an English cigarette manufacturer attempting to capitalize on the cholera epidemic at Hamburg
CHOLERA EPIDEMIC, 1892. An advertisement by an English cigarette manufacturer attempting to capitalize on the cholera epidemic at Hamburg, Germany, in 1892

An American patent medicine manufacturer and his two handbill distributors, 1885
PATENT MEDICINE, 1885. An American patent medicine manufacturer and his two handbill distributors, 1885

English advertisement, c1900, for an American cough syrup
PATENT MEDICINE, c1900. English advertisement, c1900, for an American cough syrup

Comforts of Bath, plate I. Caricature etching by Thomas Rowlandson, 1798
ROWLANDSON: QUACK DOCTOR. Comforts of Bath, plate I. Caricature etching by Thomas Rowlandson, 1798

An itinerant quack in Kentucky, c1850: line engraving, 19th century
MEDICINE: CHARLATANS An itinerant quack in Kentucky, c1850: line engraving, 19th century

English magazine advertisement for Mariani Wine featuring an endorsement by and a portrait of Charles Gounod, 1893
PATENT MEDICINE AD, 1893. English magazine advertisement for Mariani Wine featuring an endorsement by and a portrait of Charles Gounod, 1893

American newspaper advertisement for Dr. Kilmers Female Remedy, c1880
PATENT MEDICINE, c1880. American newspaper advertisement for Dr. Kilmers Female Remedy, c1880

Lithograph, American, 1864
PATENT MEDICINE, 1864. Lithograph, American, 1864

American magazine advertisement, 1887
TARRANTs SELTZER APERIENT. American magazine advertisement, 1887

Lithograph American patent medicine poster for Old Sanchem Bitters, 1859
PATENT MEDICINE POSTER. Lithograph American patent medicine poster for Old Sanchem Bitters, 1859

Q for Quack Quack
From a Deans Rag Book entitled Kiddiewiddies ABC Date: 1920

CHINA: QUACK JUGGLERS. Quack jugglers in China who pretend to sell the wind. Wood engraving, 19th century

ITALY: HEALTH INSTITUTE, 1876. The Pneumatic Health Institute, Milan, Italy. Wood engraving, American, 1876

MOUNTEBANK, 19th CENTURY. The Mountebank. Wood engraving, English, late 19th century

MOLIERE: MALADE IMAGINAIRE. The Hypochondriacm, by Moliere (Pseudonym of Jean Baptiste Poquelin). French actor and playwright. Line engraving, 1734, after Francois Boucher

QUACKS, 17th CENTURY. Operation for stones in the head (a quack pretending to cure insanity by making a superficial)
QUACKS, 17th CENTURY. Operation for stones in the head (a quack pretending to cure insanity by making a superficial incision in the head)

Quack doctor, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Date 1938 May

Emile Lowitz demonstration at Royal Botanic Society

Aesop / Frog Physician
Aesop/Frog Physician

Garganey (Anas querquedula) adult male, quacking, sitting on grass, Norfolk, England

Domestic Duck, Indian Runner Duck, duckling, standing and calling

Domestic Duck, Aylesbury, two ducklings, calling, sitting and standing

Artwork of a medical charlatan selling quack cures
Medical charlatan. Caricature of medical charlatan Georges Fattet selling vials of a " cure-all" medicine. Next to Fattet is a man with his jaw in a bandage

1843 Darwin Water Cure, Hydropathy
Lithographic frontis to Capt. R.T. Claridge " Hydropathy or The Cold Water Cure as practiced by Vincent Priessnitz, at Graefenberg, Silesia, Austria", published by James Madden and Co

Perkins Tractors, satirical artwork
Perkins Tractors. Satirical artwork showing the use of Perkins Patent Tractors, two short metal rods drawing out an electrical fluid said to cause disorders

London doctors, satirical artwork
The Company of Undertakers (1736), also known as Consultation of Quacks. This satirical artwork was designed and engraved by the English artist William Hogarth (1697-1764)

Phrenology, satirical artwork
Phrenology. Satirical artwork showing animal-headed researchers measuring human skulls, one of which is labelled. The belief that variations in skull shape can be measured to deduce brain

Gustavus Katterfelto, Prussian conjurer
Gustavus Katterfelto (circa 1743-1799). Historical image of the Prussian conjurer, scientific lecturer and quack, Christian William Anthony Katterfelto

Shadow drawing. C. H. Bennett, Quack
Quack. (Dr. Lancelot Winkleworth) Doctor or quack? Illustration from a series of shadow portraits of fictional characters by Charles H Bennett entitled Shadow and Substance, 1860

Sfax, Tunisia - Outdoor merchant or cures / remedies
Sfax, Tunisia - Outdoor merchant in a truly spectacular hat selling traditional local tunisian cures/remedies by the side of the street

Les Charlatans Italiens
Print of etching of " Les Charlatans Italiens" by Karel Dujardin, 1657. HPG/8/2/1 (x)"

Advertisement for the doctor James Hallett
Undated advertisement for the " doctor" James Hallett, " the original curer of all diseases", listing all the diseases and ailments he is able to cure by herbs and ointments

Coin marked James Hallett-Curer of All Diseases
Illustration showing the design for a coin marked " James Hallett-Curer of All Diseases", 1795. HPG/8/6/2"

James Hallett, the Sussex Charlata
Illustration of James Hallett, " the Sussex Charlatan" in his consulting room with ladies waiting outside the door, circa 1795, by Clifford Thompson, circa 1822. HPG/8/2/1 (xxii)"

Kenilworth - Alasco
It is false, thou foul- mouthed railer!. The Astrologer and alchemist Alasco hits back at accusations made at him by Varney

Quack Doctor at Work
Dr Bossey, aided by a monkey and a jester, promoting the sales of his unique medications

Quack Doctor, Netherlands
Quack doctor sells patent medicines to small crowd. Date: unknown

Quack Doctor on Stage
Quack doctor or Mountebank and theatrical friends sell medicines to countryfolk

17C Quack in Germany
Quack doctor at German fair

Street Doctor 1877
A street " doctor" attempts to sell peppermint cough lozenges to a gullible woman

Mallard Adult drake Cleveland, UK
ROY-206 Mallard - Adult drake Cleveland, UK Anas platyrhynchos Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

James Graham, Quack Doc
James Graham, famous Scottish quack doctor, delivers a lecture to an audience. In December 1783, Graham claimed that he knew the secret to living to the age of 150

Travelling Quack / 1894
The travelling Quack

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"Quack: A Journey Through Curious Artifacts and Satirical Tales" Step into the enchanting Boston Public Garden, where Nancy Schon's iconic "Make way for ducklings" sculpture captures the whimsical charm of these feathered creatures. As you admire their adorable forms, your mind wanders to a trepanned Pre-Columbian skull discovered in Peru – a haunting reminder of ancient medical practices. Travel back in time to 1885, when American merchants shamelessly promoted Cocaine Toothache Drops for both children and adults. The audacity. Yet, it pales in comparison to an equally dubious poster from that era advertising Pratts Healing Ointment as a cure-all remedy. Observe closely the Domestic Duck and Indian Runner Duck; their close-up heads reveal intricate details while they call out with distinctive quacks. It brings to mind "A Consultation of Physicians, " or rather 'The Company of Undertakers, ' satirically highlighting the questionable expertise some doctors possessed. Join Hungry Peter at his extravagant dinner party, where indulgence reigns supreme. But beware. Just like Clark Stanleys Snake Oil Liniment advertised in 1895 America, not everything is what it seems. Deaths Laboratory cartoon by Edward Windsor Kemble serves as a stark reminder of patent medicines' dangers and advertisers' deceitful tactics. Venture further into the realm of satire with artwork depicting animal magnetism and dentistry – subjects that have long been targets for mockery throughout history. And don't forget Holtermanns Life Preserving Drops from the 1880s; colorful lithographs may entice buyers but offer no true salvation. In this captivating journey through time and artistry, we encounter quacks aplenty – those who peddle false promises or exploit unsuspecting victims. Let us learn from these cautionary tales as we navigate our modern world filled with its own share of charlatans and snake oil salesmen.