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Advertisement, Maignens Patent Anti-Calcaire Powder (engraving)
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Advertisement, Maignens Patent Anti-Calcaire Powder (engraving)
5223942 Advertisement, Maignens Patent Anti-Calcaire Powder (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Maignens Patent Anti-Calcaire Powder. Illustration for The Family Doctor and Peoples Medical Adviser, 30 October 1886.); © Look and Learn
Media ID 22592254
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Advise Hard Popular Soften St Mary At Hill
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This engraving from the 19th century takes us back in time to an era when advertisements were a blend of artistry and information. The print showcases an advertisement for Maignens Patent Anti-Calcaire Powder, a popular product that promised to soften hard water. The scene depicted in this illustration is set against the backdrop of bustling London, with St Mary at Hill Church towering in the distance. It captures the essence of family health and medicine during this period, as it was featured in The Family Doctor and Peoples Medical Adviser on October 30th, 1886. The intricate details of the engraving draw our attention to various elements within the composition - from the elegant typography promoting Maignens Patent Anti-Calcaire Powder to images symbolizing health, such as a doctor examining a patient's pulse. As we admire this historical artwork, we are reminded of how advertising has evolved over time. In contrast to today's digital age where ads bombard us constantly, this print offers a glimpse into a simpler yet equally effective form of marketing. Whether you appreciate history or have an interest in medical advancements throughout time, this print serves as both an intriguing visual artifact and a testament to human ingenuity when it comes to solving everyday problems like hard water.
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