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Advert / Listerine 1926
Listerine for the control of dandruff
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Cloche Control Gossip 1926 Dandruff
14"x11" Photo Print
Bring a piece of history into your home with our Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints. This captivating image, titled "Advert / Listerine 1926" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases a vintage advertisement for Listerine, promoting its dandruff-controlling properties. The black-and-white composition transports us back in time, offering a unique blend of advertising history and classic aesthetic. Ideal for adding character to your walls, this print is a must-have for collectors, historians, and design enthusiasts alike. Order now and let this timeless piece tell a story in your personal space.
Photo prints are produced on Kodak professional photo paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing. The colors produced are rich and vivid, with accurate blacks and pristine whites, resulting in prints that are truly timeless and magnificent. Whether you're looking to display your prints in your home, office, or gallery, our range of photographic prints are sure to impress. Dimensions refers to the size of the paper in inches.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 24.2cm x 35.5cm (9.5" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 35.5cm (11" x 14")
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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