A strongman prepares to drink a glass of the tonic Byrrh before performing his act. Colour process print, 19--.

Date:
[between 1900 and 1999]
Reference:
2047043i
Part of:
The James Gardiner Collection.
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A strongman prepares to drink a glass of the tonic Byrrh before performing his act. Colour process print, 19--. In copyright. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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Description

The following description was provided by James Gardiner: "The idea that alcohol could make people strong is a theme perpetuated from the 1900s (as seen here, where a strongman has a shot of Byrhh before or maybe after lifting a heavy barbell), right up to the 1950-1960s, when 'Guinness is good for you' was a long running and popular campaign employing similar imagery."

Publication/Creation

[France?] : [publisher not identified], [between 1900 and 1999]

Physical description

1 postcard : process print ; 13.8 x 8.9 cm

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Lettering

Tonique hygiénique Byrrh à base de vins généreux et de quinquina.

Notes

This work is untitled: the title has been supplied by the cataloguer.

Reference

Wellcome Collection 2047043i

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  • Unlabelled photograph album

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