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Advert / Listerine 1926
Listerine for the control of dandruff
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Media ID 4318480
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Cloche Control Gossip 1926 Dandruff
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Bring a piece of history into your home with the Media Storehouse Canvas Prints. This stunning vintage advertisement, "Advert / Listerine 1926" from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the iconic Listerine brand as it appeared over 90 years ago. With a focus on dandruff control, this captivating advertisement transports us back in time. Our high-quality canvas prints are made to order, using premium materials and state-of-the-art printing techniques to ensure a vibrant, long-lasting image. Elevate your décor and add a touch of nostalgia to any room with this unique and eye-catching canvas print."
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 34.6cm x 50.8cm (13.6" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 40.6cm x 50.8cm (16" x 20")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "A Chic Solution to an Unseen Problem: Listerine and Dandruff in 1920s America" This photograph from 1926 showcases an elegant woman, dressed in the height of 1920s fashion, wearing a cloche hat and holding a bottle of Listerine. The image, however, reveals more than just a stylish advertisement. The woman's impeccable appearance belies a common yet unspoken problem of the era: dandruff. At the time, dandruff was a taboo subject, and those affected often went to great lengths to hide it. This is where Listerine, an antiseptic mouthwash, entered the scene as an unlikely hero. Listerine had been on the market since 1879, primarily used for oral hygiene. However, in the 1920s, its use expanded beyond the mouth. Advertisements began to promote Listerine as a solution for dandruff, capitalizing on the desire for a discreet and effective remedy. The woman in the photograph is seen applying Listerine to her hair, demonstrating its versatility. The bottle's label, visible in the foreground, bears the slogan "Listerine for the Control of Dandruff." This groundbreaking discovery allowed women to address their dandruff concerns without the stigma attached to other treatments. This photograph is a fascinating glimpse into the history of advertising and the ways in which societal norms influenced product development. It showcases the ingenuity of marketers in the 1920s, who found innovative solutions to everyday problems, often by repurposing existing products. The image also highlights the importance of discretion and the lengths people went to hide their imperfections, even as they sought relief. Overall, this photograph is a captivating reminder of the past, blending elements of fashion, history, and the human desire for a solution to an unseen problem.
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