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An old woman attempting to cure her corns by drinking brandy while her feet are plunged in salt. Wood engraving.
Wellcome Collection

An old woman attempting to cure her corns by drinking brandy while her feet are plunged in salt. Wood engraving.

Unknown artist

CC0 — Public Domain
Wellcome Collection

Lettering: Brandy and salt - the universal medicine. Drink the brandy, and clap your feet into the salt box. That's the way to get rid of your corns!!!

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