Puffing Testimonials
Anon
Genre: | Letter, Spoof |
Relevant illustrations: | wdct. [2] |
Subjects: | Medical Treatment, Quackery |
Presents letters from five people testifying 'to the virtues of various quack medicines' including 'Macassar Oil' (for treating corns), 'Mineral Succedaneum' (for baldness) and a respirator (for freckles). | |
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