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Advertisement for the Carbolic Smoke Ball, a cure for hay fever (print)
XJF396630 Advertisement for the Carbolic Smoke Ball, a cure for hay fever (print) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright
Media ID 12834283
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This 19th-century print captures an intriguing advertisement for the Carbolic Smoke Ball, a revolutionary cure for hay fever. The image showcases the Victorian and Edwardian era's fascination with medical advancements and advertising techniques. The artwork depicts a beautifully detailed illustration by an English School artist, showcasing the product in all its glory. The Carbolic Smoke Ball is presented as a small ball emitting smoke, symbolizing relief from the debilitating symptoms of hay fever. Its intricate design and attention to detail highlight the importance placed on aesthetics during this period. The advertisement's purpose is clear - to entice potential customers suffering from hay fever to try this innovative remedy. With its bold typography and persuasive language, it promises relief from seasonal allergies that plagued many individuals during that time. As we delve into history through this remarkable print, we are reminded of how far medicine has come in treating common ailments like hay fever. This artifact serves as a testament to human ingenuity and our constant pursuit of finding solutions for health-related challenges. Preserved within private collections today, this print offers us a glimpse into an era where advertisements were not only informative but also works of art themselves. It stands as a reminder of the power of visual storytelling in capturing people's attention and influencing their choices – even when it comes to something as seemingly mundane as curing hay fever.
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