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William Wilson, Medical Electrician Ad

William Wilson, Medical Electrician Ad | Print | Wisconsin Historical Society
Advertisement for William Wilson, Medical Electrician that features a Greek godlike figure wearing various electrical medical garments and holding a placard that reads, "Take medicine and die, wear the 'Wilsonia' and live." Beneath the image is the slogan, "Magnetism is life." Seven different electric medical garments are pictured.
DESCRIPTION
Advertisement for William Wilson, Medical Electrician that features a Greek godlike figure wearing various electrical medical garments and holding a placard that reads, "Take medicine and die, wear the 'Wilsonia' and live." Beneath the image is the slogan, "Magnetism is life." Seven different electric medical garments are pictured.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:82556
Creation Date:date unknown
Creator Name:Unknown
City:
County:
State:
Collection Name:Ephemera collection, circa 1850-circa 2000
Genre:Print
Original Format Type:photocopy
Original Format Number:PH 2724, Medicine -- Gadgets and Equipment
Original Dimensions:6.5 x 12 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
William Wilson was based in Brooklyn, NY.
SUBJECTS
Drawing
Underwear
Advertising
Patent medicines
Quacks and quackery
Beards
Men
Moustache
Electric apparatus and appliances
Ephemera

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