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Advert for Beechams Pills 1887
What are the Wild Waves saying ? Try BREECHAMs PILLS!
1887
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Media ID 14270311
© Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans
1887 Beecham Beechams Medicines Pill Pills Swim Swimming Waves Wear Wild
11"x8.5" Photo Print
Step back in time with our vintage photographic print from the Media Storehouse collection. This captivating image, titled "What are the Wild Waves Saying? Try BEECHAMs PILLS!", is a classic advertisement from 1887, published by Illustrated London News Ltd/Mary Evans through Mary Evans Prints Online. The powerful waves and the enticing text invite you to imagine the stories of the past. Bring this piece of history into your home and add a unique touch to your decor while reminiscing about a bygone era.
Photo prints are produced on Kodak professional photo paper resulting in timeless and breath-taking prints which are also ideal for framing. The colors produced are rich and vivid, with accurate blacks and pristine whites, resulting in prints that are truly timeless and magnificent. Whether you're looking to display your prints in your home, office, or gallery, our range of photographic prints are sure to impress. Dimensions refers to the size of the paper in inches.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 19.1cm x 27.9cm (7.5" x 11")
Estimated Product Size is 21.6cm x 27.9cm (8.5" x 11")
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
In the captivating image from the Illustrated London News Ltd archives, dated 1887, a group of women and children are seen frolicking in the wild, turbulent waves. The title above the scene reads, "What are the Wild Waves saying? Try BEECHAM'S PILLS!" The Victorian era comes alive as we observe the elegantly dressed women and children bravely wading through the rough waters, their determined expressions hinting at the excitement and joy they find in the challenge. The woman in the foreground, wearing a voluminous gown and holding a young girl, looks back at the shore with a smile, while the child clings to her, her eyes wide with wonder. In the background, another woman in a stylish bathing costume helps a young boy onto a large float, while another woman and a girl playfully splash water at each other. The scene is filled with a sense of energy and vitality, as if to say that even the most challenging circumstances can be overcome with the right spirit and the help of a trusted friend. Beecham's Pills, the unspoken hero of the image, were a popular remedy during the 1880s, known for their ability to alleviate various ailments, including digestive issues and headaches. The advertisement's playful use of the wild waves as a metaphor for life's challenges and the pills as the solution is a clever marketing ploy that effectively conveys the brand's promise of relief and strength. This evocative image, with its timeless appeal and intriguing narrative, invites us to reflect on the power of nature, the importance of resilience, and the enduring allure of a simple day at the beach.
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