Metal Print : Buying Poison
Metal Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
Buying Poison
Buying laudanum and arsenic over the counter in a chemists shop
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Media ID 594066
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1849 Arsenic Buying Chemists Counter Poison Laudanum
15"x10" (38x25cm) Metal Print
Step into the past with our captivating Metal Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this intriguing image from Mary Evans Picture Library. Witness the intriguing scene of 'Buying Poison' as a Victorian woman discreetly purchases laudanum and arsenic from a chemist shop. Our high-quality Metal Prints are not just beautiful works of art, but also a conversation starter. Each print is meticulously printed on a durable aluminum sheet using a dye-sublimation process, ensuring vibrant colors and long-lasting quality. Add a touch of history and mystery to your home decor with this unique and intriguing Metal Print from Media Storehouse.
Your image is printed photographically and bonded to a 3.5mm thick, Dibond board (black polyethylene sandwiched between two sheets of white coated aluminium). The panel is then sealed with a gloss protective covering. Supplied complete with a wall mount which holds the print 10mm from the wall.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 38.1cm (10" x 15")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures a chilling scene from 1849, showcasing the ease with which deadly substances like laudanum and arsenic could be purchased over the counter in a chemist's shop. The image provides a stark reminder of the lack of regulation and oversight in the trade of such dangerous poisons during this period of history.
The composition of the photograph is striking, with customers casually browsing through shelves filled with bottles labeled as lethal substances. The nonchalant attitude towards these toxic products is both shocking and thought-provoking, serving as a poignant commentary on societal norms and attitudes towards health and safety in the past.
The historical significance of this image cannot be understated, shedding light on a dark chapter in pharmacy practices where potent poisons were readily available to anyone who walked into a chemist's shop. It serves as a powerful reminder of how far we have come in terms of consumer protection and regulations surrounding potentially harmful substances.
Overall, this print from Mary Evans Picture Library offers viewers an intriguing glimpse into a bygone era where buying poison was as simple as purchasing any other household item - a sobering reflection on the dangers that lurked behind seemingly innocuous transactions.
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