Poster Print : AD: PATENT MEDICINE, c1852. American advertisement for Sybilline Leaves. Lithograph
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AD: PATENT MEDICINE, c1852. American advertisement for Sybilline Leaves. Lithograph
AD: PATENT MEDICINE, c1852.
American advertisement for Sybilline Leaves. Lithograph, c1852
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Media ID 13636514
1850s 1852 Fanny Florence Leaves Oracle Patent Medicine Philadelphia Smoke Snake Vintage Sybil
18x24 inch Poster Print
Step back in time with our vintage poster print from the Media Storehouse collection. Featuring an intriguing advertisement for Sybilline Leaves Patent Medicine, this 1852 lithograph by Granger, NYC, offers a captivating glimpse into the past. The vibrant colors and intricate details of this advertisement, sourced from The Granger Collection through Granger Art on Demand, are sure to add character and charm to any room. Bring a piece of historical Americana into your home or office with this unique and authentic poster print.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 42.6cm x 61.5cm (16.8" x 24.2")
Estimated Product Size is 46.3cm x 61.6cm (18.2" x 24.3")
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
Step into the world of 19th-century American medicine with this lithograph print from 1852. The advertisement for Sybilline Leaves, a patent medicine, takes us back to an era when snake oil remedies were all the rage. In this intricate illustration, we see a mysterious woman named Fanny Florence surrounded by billowing smoke and coiling snakes. She is depicted as an oracle, holding a bundle of leaves that supposedly possess mystical healing powers. The artist's attention to detail brings out the vintage charm of this piece. The ad hails from Philadelphia, known for its bustling medical scene during that time. It offers us a glimpse into the marketing tactics employed by companies selling patent medicines – concoctions often made with dubious ingredients and wild claims about their effectiveness. Although we don't know much about Sybilline Leaves or its company, this artwork serves as a reminder of how far our understanding of medicine has come since then. It also highlights the power of visual storytelling in capturing people's imagination and enticing them to try new products. This Granger Art on Demand print allows us to appreciate both the artistic skill behind it and its historical significance in shaping America's fascination with patent medicine during the mid-19th century.
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