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Quackery Collection

"Unveiling the Charlatans: A Journey into the World of Quackery" Step right up and witness the bizarre world of quackery

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Quackery Collection: Phrenology bust by L. N. Fowler
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Quackery Collection: Phrenology bust
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Quackery Collection: Animal magnetism, satirical artwork
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Quackery Collection: Dentistry, satirical artwork
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Quackery Collection: Advertisement for Harness world famed Electropathic Belts, c. 1890 (engraving)
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Quackery Collection: Removing the Rocks in the Head, c. 1550-1600 (oil on panel)
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Quackery Collection: To Ladies. Advert for Dr John Hoopers Female Pills. Date: 1886
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Quackery Collection: Recto; Quack Doctor selling his Wares in the open Air (red chalk on paper)
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Quackery Collection: A Bumper Mistake by Lawson Wood - Phrenology
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Quackery Collection: Quack (coloured engraving)
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Quackery Collection: Palmistry (engraving)
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Quackery Collection: A quack medicine seller at a fair in a small town in Germany, 1820 (chromolitho)
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Quackery Collection: Verso; Quack Doctor seated on Stage, selling his Wares (red chalk on paper)
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Quackery Collection: The Quack, or Charlatan (engraving)
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Quackery Collection: Marriage a la Mode, Plate III, The Inspection, illustration from Hogarth Restored
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Quackery Collection: The Charlatan, ca 1757
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Quackery Collection: The Dentist, 1523. Artist: Leyden, Lucas, van (1489 / 94-1533)
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Quackery Collection: The Charlatan. Artist: Bosch, Hieronymus, (School)
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Quackery Collection: The Charlatan. Artist: Tiepolo, Giandomenico (1727-1804)
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Quackery Collection: The quacksalver. Artist: Steen, Jan Havicksz (1626-1679)
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Quackery Collection: The quacksalver, 1620-1625. Artist: Rombouts, Theodor (1597-1637)
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Quackery Collection: Marriage a la Mode, Plate III, The Inspection, 1745 (engraving)
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Quackery Collection: Quack, satirical artwork
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Quackery Collection: PATENT MEDICINE AD, C1920. American advertisement for nuxated iron, with an endorsement
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Quackery Collection: Quackery Unmasked, or Empiricism Displayed: Dedicated to Doctor Chiron, riding Master to Achilles
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Quackery Collection: Dr. Comicus Selling his Pills, from The Adventures of Dr. Comicus or The Frolicks of Fortune
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Quackery Collection: Merchants token, 19th century
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Quackery Collection: Vintage health poster
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Quackery Collection: Vintage patent medicine advertisement
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Quackery Collection: Dentistry caricature, 19th century
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Quackery Collection: American newspaper advertisement, 1889, for Dykes Beard Elixir
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Quackery Collection: The Improved Home Turko-Russian Folding Bath Cabinet. English newspaper advertisement, 1897
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Quackery Collection: MEDICINE: COUGH CURE. American patent medicine advertisement for Hop Bitters, c1900
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Quackery Collection: Artwork of a medical charlatan selling quack cures
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Quackery Collection: Phrenology chart
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Quackery Collection: Phrenology
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Quackery Collection: Phrenology busts
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Quackery Collection: Phrenology model
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Quackery Collection: Perkins Tractors, satirical artwork
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Quackery Collection: London doctors, satirical artwork
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Quackery Collection: Cupping, historical artwork
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Quackery Collection: Phrenology head


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"Unveiling the Charlatans: A Journey into the World of Quackery" Step right up and witness the bizarre world of quackery, where snake oil salesmen and charlatans reigned supreme. From phrenology busts by L. N. Fowler to satirical artworks mocking dentistry, this captivating collection exposes the depths of deception. Behold the Phrenology bust, a pseudo-science claiming to reveal one's character through skull bumps. Delve into its controversial history as it gained popularity in an era desperate for answers. Animal magnetism takes center stage next, with satirical artwork shedding light on its absurdity. Witness how mesmerists claimed to harness unseen forces for healing purposes, captivating audiences with their dubious claims. Dentistry too had its fair share of quacks, as depicted in biting satire that exposed their questionable practices. Explore these humorous illustrations that unmasked dental charlatans who preyed upon unsuspecting patients. But wait. The spectacle continues with an advertisement for Harness world famed Electropathic Belts from 1890. Marvel at this engraving promoting belts that promised miraculous cures through electric currents—a prime example exploiting people's desperation for relief. Venturing further back in time, we encounter "Removing the Rocks in the Head, " a thought-provoking oil painting from centuries ago. Discover how even our ancestors fell victim to false remedies and miracle cures. To ladies seeking solutions, Dr John Hooper's Female Pills were marketed as a panacea for all female ailments in 1886. Uncover the truth behind these pills and explore society's vulnerability when faced with medical uncertainties. Witness firsthand a quack doctor selling his wares in open air through red chalk on paper art piece titled "Recto. " Observe how cunning individuals capitalized on public spaces to peddle their dubious potions and elixirs.