Canvas Print : Electric brush
Canvas Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
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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Media ID 4383433
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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
20"x16" (51x41cm) Canvas Print
"Bring vintage charm into your home with Media Storehouse's Canvas Prints. Feast your eyes on this captivating image of "Electric Brush" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This intriguing photograph showcases an electric hairbrush advertisement from 1883, promising miraculous cures for various ailments from headaches to baldness. Relive the allure of the past with this unique and thought-provoking piece, expertly printed on high-quality canvas for a vibrant and lasting impression. Add a touch of history and intrigue to any room in your home."
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 36.9cm x 50.8cm (14.5" 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
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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