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
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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