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Source Collection
Twentieth century photograph collection, Special Collections Department, University of Memphis Libraries
Identifier
sc.0426.001_004.002
Description
Two unidentified men and one unidentified woman standing on Stells Big Medicine Co. stage. The woman and one of the men are dressed in native inspired clothing. Location unknown, date unknown. Medicine Shows, popular between 1850 and 1930 in the United States, were traveling groups selling miracle cures, elixirs and specially formulated tonics. Performers and entertainers kept the audience engaged while the “doctor” sold his product.
Date Created
6-29-2021
Date
undated
Recommended Citation
"Stells Big Medicine Co." (2021). Other images. 105.
https://digitalcommons.memphis.edu/speccoll-mss-20thcenturyphoto3/105
Keywords
United States--Early 1900s--Medicine Show
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