Canvas Print : Electropathic belt
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Electropathic belt
Advertisement from 1885 for the Pall Mall Electric Associations Electropathic Belt. Claiming to cure a wide range of ailments, including rheumatism, indigestion, lumbago, sciatica, constipation and nervous debility, the belt was typical of so-called electropathic cures of the time
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Media ID 4361522
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1885 28th Ailments Belt Called Claiming Constipation Cure Cures Electric Electropathic Including Indigestion Lumbago Mall Nervous Pall Range Rheumatism Sciatica Typical Wide
12"x9" (30x23cm) Canvas Print
"Step back in time with Media Storehouse's Canvas Prints featuring the intriguing Electropathic Belt advertisement from 1885. This captivating vintage image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, showcases the Pall Mall Electric Association's electrifying solution for various ailments such as rheumatism, indigestion, lumbago, and sciatica. Bring the allure of history into your home or office with our premium quality canvas prints, expertly printed and hand-stretched onto high-density canvas for a stunning, gallery-wrapped finish. Elevate your decor and transport yourself back in time with this unique and intriguing piece of historical advertising art."
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 20.4cm x 30.4cm (8" x 12")
Estimated Product Size is 22.9cm x 30.5cm (9" x 12")
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 historical print captures an advertisement from 1885 for the Pall Mall Electric Association's Electropathic Belt. In a time when so-called electropathic cures were all the rage, this belt claimed to have the power to cure a wide range of ailments including rheumatism, indigestion, lumbago, sciatica, constipation, and nervous debility. The illustration featured in this print showcases the typical marketing tactics of the era - promising miraculous results with minimal effort.
The Electropathic Belt was just one example of the many questionable medical treatments that were popular during this period in history. Despite lacking scientific evidence or medical backing, these types of products often gained popularity through clever advertising and testimonials from supposed satisfied customers.
Looking back on advertisements like this serves as a reminder of how far we have come in terms of medical knowledge and regulation. While it may be easy to dismiss such claims as absurd today, it is important to remember that people at the time genuinely believed in these remedies and sought them out in hopes of finding relief from their ailments.
This print not only provides a glimpse into our past attitudes towards health and wellness but also serves as a cautionary tale about the dangers of falling for pseudoscientific claims.
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