Dr. Scotts Electric Flesh Brush and Hair Brush. American newspaper advertisement, 1882

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Dr. Scotts Electric Flesh Brush and Hair Brush. American newspaper advertisement, 1882

ELECTRIC BRUSHES, 1882.
Dr. Scotts Electric Flesh Brush and Hair Brush. American newspaper advertisement, 1882

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1882 Advertising Apparatus Brush Doctor Electric Fake Fraud Hairbrush Medicinal Patent Patent Medicine Quack Scott Skin Flesh

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This photograph showcases an intriguing piece of history - a newspaper advertisement from 1882 promoting Dr. Scotts Electric Flesh Brush and Hair Brush. The image transports us back to a time when quackery and fraudulent medical claims were prevalent in America. The ad, with its bold typography and intricate illustrations, presents the electric brushes as revolutionary apparatuses for improving one's skin and hair health. It is evident that this patent medicine was marketed as a panacea for all ailments related to the flesh and hair. Dr. Scott, whose name appears prominently on the advertisement, represents the quintessential late 19th-century American charlatan doctor who capitalized on people's desperation for quick fixes. This particular product claimed to harness electricity's power to rejuvenate both flesh and hair, promising miraculous results. However, behind this seemingly groundbreaking invention lies nothing more than smoke and mirrors - a fake remedy designed solely to deceive unsuspecting customers seeking medicinal solutions. As we gaze upon this historical artifact captured by The Granger Collection in New York, we are reminded of how far society has come in terms of medical advancements while also acknowledging our collective vulnerability to fall prey to false promises even today.

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