Metal Print : Quack Doctor / 1866
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Quack Doctor / 1866
Travelling quack doctor in an ale house
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Media ID 612603
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1866 Charlatans Doctor Doctors Quack Travelling
20"x24" (61x51cm) Metal Print
Step back in time with our captivating Metal Prints from Media Storehouse, featuring this intriguing image of a Quack Doctor from Mary Evans Prints Online, dated 1866. This vintage photograph showcases a travelling quack doctor, who has made his way into a cozy ale house, surrounded by curious onlookers. The high-quality metal print brings the history and charm of this bygone era to your home or office, with its vibrant colors and exceptional detail. Each print is meticulously crafted using premium metal sheets and advanced printing techniques, ensuring a stunning, long-lasting display. Add a touch of nostalgia and intrigue to your space with this unique and captivating piece from Media Storehouse.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 60.9cm x 50.8cm (24" x 20")
Estimated Product Size is 61.5cm x 51.4cm (24.2" x 20.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This intriguing photograph, titled "Quack Doctor, 1866: A Travelling Quack in an Ale House," offers a glimpse into the colorful and often questionable world of 19th-century medicine. The image captures a man, dressed in the garb of a doctor, seated at a table in a dimly lit ale house. Surrounded by curious onlookers, he holds up a glass bottle filled with a mysterious concoction, likely a remedy for some ailment. The travelling quack doctor was a common figure in 19th-century Europe and America. These charlatans, with their questionable credentials and dubious cures, roamed from town to town, peddling their wares to unsuspecting or desperate individuals. They often relied on theatrics and showmanship to draw crowds, promising miraculous cures for ailments ranging from the mundane to the mystical. The ale house setting adds an intriguing layer to this scene. Ale houses were popular gathering places in 19th-century Europe, serving as social hubs where people would go to drink, eat, and exchange news. The presence of the quack doctor in such an establishment suggests that he may have relied on the ale house as a way to reach his audience. He likely used the opportunity to make house calls or sell his remedies to the patrons. Despite the quack doctor's dubious reputation, his presence in this photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the past. It serves as a reminder of the complex and often contradictory nature of medicine during this time period, when traditional remedies and modern scientific discoveries coexisted uneasily. The photograph also underscores the importance of historical context in understanding the past, as it sheds light on the social and cultural practices of the time.
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