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American advertisement for Clark Stanleys Snake Oil Liniment, c1895
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American advertisement for Clark Stanleys Snake Oil Liniment, c1895
PATENT MEDICINE AD, c1895.
American advertisement for Clark Stanleys Snake Oil Liniment, c1895
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1895 Advertising Clark Deception Fake Fraud Patent Patent Medicine Quack Serpent Stanley Liniment
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the late 19th century, a time when advertising was filled with deception and fraud. The American advertisement for Clark Stanley's Snake Oil Liniment, dating back to 1895, is a perfect example of this era. The image showcases an intriguing text-based ad that promotes this so-called patent medicine. With its bold typography and clever use of language, it aims to lure unsuspecting customers into purchasing what can only be described as a fake remedy. The quackery behind such products becomes evident as we delve deeper into the history of snake oil liniments - they were nothing more than deceptive concoctions promising miraculous cures. As we examine this photograph closely, we are transported to turn-of-the-century America where patent medicines flooded the market. These fraudulent elixirs preyed upon people's desperation for quick fixes and relief from ailments. Despite their lack of scientific evidence or efficacy, these products managed to captivate audiences through persuasive advertising techniques like the one depicted here. Through this thought-provoking image, we are reminded of how far our society has come in terms of consumer protection and regulation. It serves as a reminder that not everything advertised is genuine or beneficial for our well-being. Granger Art on Demand has once again curated an exceptional piece that encapsulates an important chapter in American history – one filled with deceitful advertisements and questionable practices surrounding patent medicines like Clark Stanley's Snake Oil Liniment.
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