1700S-1900S ADVERTISEMENTS

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1900s

1800s

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1) 1886- Coca-Cola was introduced as medicine. Aggressive marketing lead Coke to become a soft-drink. I would use this product, it appeals to me because of the taste and popularity.

2) 1805- Bloom of Ninon De L’enclo was discovered for creating smooth, soft, and beautiful skin. Its wonderful effects in removing freckles, morphews, and worms. I would use the product since its target audience is women and beauty products appeal to us.

4) 1803- The Pure Drops of Life was Vegetable Extract. This was sold by special appointment and made only by T.M. Lucas. It was said to cure hoarseness, colds, coughs, liver complaints, and nervous affections. I would have bought this product to help medicate myself when I became sick.

3) 1809- Lardner’s superior prepared charcoal for cleaning, preserving, and making the teeth sparkling white. It was said to cure the scurvy, bracing the gums, preventing the tooth ache, and unpleasant breath. This product would be appealing because during this time hygiene was becoming more important and essential.

5) 1800- Jackson's Asthmatic Candy claimed to help the stomach, lungs, arising from indigestion, coughs, and colds. I would have used this product to relieve my pain when I became sick.

7) 1843- Strack Furniture sold furniture in Pennsylvania. Variety of sturdy woods were used and made into pleasingly utilitarian pieces. I would have appealed to this product and bought their furniture for my home.

6) 1801- York Medicinal Soap was a prevention against venereal infection. I wouldn’t have ordered this product because I’ve never had the infection.

8) 1876- Williams’ Barbers Favorite Soap was manufactured by J.B. Williams Co. Made so you could use it for shaving, but also could be used to clean your toilet. I would've bought this product to use as an essential household item.

9) 1899- The Franklin Typewriter was being sold by Franklin Typewriter Co. in New York. This claimed to make your typing eloquent and simple with the speed you need. I would've appealed to this product to use to type letters.

10) 1896- Wheelchairs were being sold by a company named Smith Wheelchair Concern in New York. It was made more invalids and cripples and claimed to have a comfortable seating with all styles and sizes. This wouldn't have appealed to me, but would be beneficial to others.

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1) 1970- Edison and Shelby Incandescent Lamps and Electrical supplies were being advertised by multiple flyers. They were only used for houses wired for electrics. I would have appealed to this product because electricity is a big necessity now.

2) 1961- Beech-nut gum was being sold. They came in a variety of flavors like cherry, watermelon, and blueberry. I would have appealed to this product because of the colorful flyer.

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1700s

3) 1962- Seven-Up was starting to get popular and multiple flyers

were being sold. Its a soft-drink with the highest competitor as Coca Cola. I wouldn't have appealed to this product because it wouldn't catch my attention.

4) 1937- Chevrolet cars were being sold and advertised all over America. They claimed it had all the good things you could look for in a motor car. I would have appealed to this advertisement.

5) 1950- Parkinson's Gas Cooker was beginning to enter everyone's household. This product won a gold medal and had a phrase of "The Friend Of The Family". I would have appealed to this because cooking supplies are essential to eating.

2) 1764- Muir's Scotch Ale sold in a stoneware bottle by Acker, Merrall & Conduit Co. It was said to be bottled only in Edinburg and was the best scotch you could purchase. I wouldn't have appealed to this product.

1) 1762- Flyers were put up for a runaway slave named London wanted. Whoever entertained or pretended to hire him without a line with the owner would be prosecuted. I would never be appealed to this product because it was inhumane and immoral.

6) 1990- The Warner Brothers were selling the very popular corsets. These were designed for women to get a smaller stomach and was supplied for abdominal, flexible, health, nursing, and hips. I wouldn't have appealed to this product because the flying wasn't creative.

7) 1901- The Walter Baker & Co. invented a product called Baker's Chocolate. This was said to be the most perfect food you could buy. I wouldn't have appealed to this product.

3) 1700- The Scientific Revolution put up many ads at this time with the phrase "Join or Die".This movement became popular in the Age of Enlightenment during which thinkers and scientists realized they could be far more productive than they ever believed.

8) 1934- Reo Motor Co. was selling an automobile called Reo for $1,250. They were claiming it was money's worth with a very beautiful exterior and interior. I would have appealed to this car.

9)1945- An automobile called the Rambler was being sold for $2250. It claimed to be able to withhold through any type of weather.!I would've appealed to this because I would need a car to be able to keep me safe.

10) 1953- Argyll Motor Cars were a popular automobile being sold and advertised by using flyers. They were said to be reliable and easy to use. I would appeal to this car.

4) 1760- The Gloriana Scissors were being sold. Made with razor steel, nickel, and gold. I would have appealed to this product it would be an essential household item.

5) 1760- The embroidery scissors were being sold. Made of English razor steel, nickel-plated, and double-pointed.I would have appealed to this product it would be an essential household item.

1700S-1900S ADVERTISEMENTS