Poster Print : Buying Poison
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Buying Poison
Buying laudanum and arsenic over the counter in a chemists shop
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Media ID 594066
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1849 Arsenic Buying Chemists Counter Poison Laudanum
18x24 inch Poster Print
Introducing the captivating "Buying Poison" poster print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library. This intriguing image transports us back in time to the Victorian era, where buying poison was as simple as a trip to the local chemist shop. Observe the mesmerizing scene of a woman discreetly purchasing a vial of laudanum and a bottle of arsenic, her expression hinting at a secret mission. Add an air of mystery to your space with this evocative and thought-provoking poster print. Bring history to life and spark intrigue with "Buying Poison" from Media Storehouse.
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 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
This print captures a chilling scene from 1849, showcasing the ease with which deadly substances like laudanum and arsenic could be purchased over the counter in a chemist's shop. The image provides a stark reminder of the lack of regulation and oversight in the trade of such dangerous poisons during this period of history.
The composition of the photograph is striking, with customers casually browsing through shelves filled with bottles labeled as lethal substances. The nonchalant attitude towards these toxic products is both shocking and thought-provoking, serving as a poignant commentary on societal norms and attitudes towards health and safety in the past.
The historical significance of this image cannot be understated, shedding light on a dark chapter in pharmacy practices where potent poisons were readily available to anyone who walked into a chemist's shop. It serves as a powerful reminder of how far we have come in terms of consumer protection and regulations surrounding potentially harmful substances.
Overall, this print from Mary Evans Picture Library offers viewers an intriguing glimpse into a bygone era where buying poison was as simple as purchasing any other household item - a sobering reflection on the dangers that lurked behind seemingly innocuous transactions.
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