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Wood engraving from an English newspaper
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Wood engraving from an English newspaper
HAIR RESTORATIVE, 1897.
Wood engraving from an English newspaper
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1897 Advertising Bald Fake Fraud Hair Logo Medicinal Patent Medicine Quack Restoration
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This wood engraving from an English newspaper, dating back to 1897, offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of late 19th-century advertising. The print showcases an advertisement for a hair restoration product, promising miraculous results in combating baldness. With its intricate details and skilled craftsmanship, this engraving captures the essence of turn-of-the-century marketing. The image depicts a logo prominently displayed at the top, drawing attention to the advertised product's brand identity. Surrounding it are various elements that convey both hope and skepticism: women with luscious locks symbolize the desired outcome of using this patent medicine, while phrases like "quack" and "fraud" hint at potential doubts surrounding its effectiveness. As we delve deeper into this historical artifact, it becomes clear that such advertisements played on people's insecurities about their appearance even then. This particular engraving serves as a reminder that concerns about hair loss have persisted throughout time. Preserved by The Granger Collection in New York City, this wood engraving not only sheds light on early advertising techniques but also provides valuable insight into society's fascination with beauty standards and our enduring quest for remedies. It stands as a testament to how far we've come in understanding hair restoration while serving as a poignant reminder of our collective journey towards self-acceptance.
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