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Portrait of Lionel Lockyer, the inventor of Lockyer's pill. Lockyer (c.1600 - 1672) was a 17th-century quack doctor who was famous in his time for his miracle pills that he claimed included sunbeams as ingredients.
Lettered on tablet with "The true Effigies here you may behold / Of him who for preventing others ill / Hath gaind a Medicine far excelling Gold / And known to all ye world for Lockyers Pill".
Tipped at corners to a backing sheet.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Additional Information
| artist | Anon. |
|---|---|
| method | Copper-line engraving |
| date | C1700 |
| size | 160mm by 110mm |
| SKU | MD6075 |
