Judge, 1890-05-31 · page 23 of 24
Judge — May 31, 1890 — page 23: what you’re looking at
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This is a full-page advertisement, not a cartoon. It promotes John H. Woodbury's dermatological practice and facial soap, located at 125 West 42nd Street in New York City. The page features a portrait of a mustachioed man (presumably Woodbury himself) and advertises treatment for numerous skin conditions: acne, eczema, freckles, wrinkles, birthmarks, and others. The ad emphasizes Woodbury's credentials as a dermatologist with over 20 years of experience. The soap is marketed as "the only Soap prepared by a Dermatologist," claiming superiority for bathing, shaving, and treating skin afflictions. Pricing is listed as 50 cents for the soap, with a 10-cent charge for an illustrated book of 24 chapters on skin conditions. This reflects turn-of-the-century medical advertising that positioned specialized treatments as scientifically authoritative—a common marketing strategy when dermatology was establishing itself as a legitimate medical field.
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