Electric brush
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Electric brush
A detailed advertisement from 1883 for Dr. Scotts Electric Hair Brush, claiming to cure a variety of ills, from headaches to deafness, baldness to a weary brain. The brush contained a magnetic rod in the handle, but was named an Electric Hairbrush by the Pall Mall Electric Association who evangelised the healing benefits of curative electricity
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1883 Association Baldness Benefits Brush Claiming Contained Cure Deafness Detailed Electric Electricity Handle Headaches Healing Ills Magnetic Mall Named Pall Scotts Variety Curative
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This fascinating print from 1883 showcases a detailed advertisement for Dr. Scott's Electric Hair Brush, an innovative product claiming to cure a wide range of ailments using the power of electricity. The brush, which contained a magnetic rod in the handle, was marketed by the Pall Mall Electric Association as a revolutionary tool for healing and rejuvenation.
In an era where medical treatments were often primitive and unreliable, products like the Electric Hair Brush promised hope and relief for those suffering from conditions such as headaches, deafness, baldness, and even mental fatigue. The association behind this groundbreaking invention believed wholeheartedly in the curative powers of electricity and sought to spread their message far and wide.
While we may look back on advertisements like these with skepticism today, it is important to remember that in the 19th century, advancements in science and technology were still relatively new and exciting. The Electric Hair Brush represented progress and innovation in a world that was constantly evolving.
This print serves as a reminder of our enduring fascination with the potential of electricity to heal and transform our lives. It captures a moment in history when belief in the power of modern technology was at its peak – a time when anything seemed possible with just a little bit of electric magic.
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