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Advertisement for Bile Beans (colour litho)
982593 Advertisement for Bile Beans (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement for Bile Beans. Illustration printed on paper bag.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection
Media ID 22203512
© Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection / Bridgeman Images
Bottle Bottled Bottles Bottling Drugs Graphic Design Laxative Medical Supplies Paper Bag Remedy Adverisements Adverting Advertise Advertisers Advertising Company Advertisment Advertizing Asclepius Asklepieion Asklepios Ephemera Medical Science Medical Services Physical Health
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This vibrant and eye-catching print captures an intriguing advertisement for Bile Beans, a popular medicine in 20th century Britain. The colour litho artwork showcases the graphic design skills of an English School artist, with its bold and striking composition. The advertisement is printed on a paper bag, adding a unique touch to this ephemeral piece of advertising history. Bile Beans were known as a laxative remedy, promising improved health and well-being to those who consumed them. The image features bottles of Bile Beans prominently displayed, emphasizing their importance in the medical field. The presence of Asklepios, the Greek god associated with healing and medicine, adds a mythical element to this British advert. It suggests that these beans possess divine qualities that can restore physical health and vitality. As we delve into this snapshot from the past, it becomes evident that graphic design played a crucial role in promoting healthcare products like Bile Beans. This advertisement serves as a testament to the creativity employed by advertisers during this era. Displayed within private collections today, this print offers us insight into British culture and European advertising practices from decades ago. It reminds us of how far medical science has advanced since then while also highlighting the historical significance of such remedies in our society's pursuit of better health.
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