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Quack Medicines and Conjure Cures in Early 18th Century London
An advertisement heavy broadside details Edward Steward’s claim of convulsions cured by warm powders from John Moore, apothecary, with various worm remedies and a boastful note of satisfaction. It promotes Cure-all tinctures, mystical salves, and scurvy drops sold at multiple storefronts, alongside solicitations for cures of lameness and melancholy, and lists prices, locations, and witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Steward
Peter Roit
St. Mary Axé
John Moore
Abchurch
Lane
London
Edward
Robert Norris
Hattot
England
de Wright
Bell
Cornhill
Stocks Market
Haydon Square
Beere
Archibald Hutchinson
Bank
East India
J. ‘Roberts
Warwick Lane