Framed 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
22"x18" Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating "Quack Doctor / 1866" print from our Media Storehouse Framed Prints collection, brought to you in collaboration with Mary Evans Picture Library. This intriguing image transports us back in time to the 19th century, depicting a travelling quack doctor in an ale house. With a mischievous grin and an array of potions and elixirs, this charismatic character invites us into a world of curiosity and wonder. Add this unique piece of history to your home décor and spark conversation among your guests. Each Framed Print is carefully crafted with museum-quality materials to ensure longevity and protection, allowing you to enjoy the captivating details of this vintage print for years to come. Elevate your interior design and embrace the charm of history with the "Quack Doctor / 1866" Framed Print from Media Storehouse.
20x16 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 45.7cm (20" x 18")
Estimated Product Size is 55.9cm x 45.7cm (22" x 18")
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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