Food is: Caricature | Unisex Sweatshirt - Vegetable Pill Effects
$57.00
Unit price perAbout the Artwork:
This satirical print, titled "Wonderful Effects of Morrisons Vegetable Pills" and published by O'Hodgson in London, offers a humorous critique of 19th-century patent medicines. This was a period when unregulated "cure-alls," often with dubious ingredients, were widely advertised and consumed with promises of extraordinary results.
The image presents a chaotic scene. A figure, overwhelmed after consuming an excessive quantity of "Morrisons Vegetable Pills," gazes into a mirror. To their horror, their body has sprouted a bizarre profusion of vegetables: carrots, turnips, radishes, and various greens.
"Wonderful Effects of Morrisons Vegetable Pills" exaggerates the outlandish claims often made by patent medicine manufacturers. The sprouting vegetables mock the idea that a simple pill could bring about drastic physical transformation. The print cleverly exploits the connection between food and medicine to highlight the potential dangers of unregulated substances and the gullibility of the public.
Image courtesy of the National Library of Medicine Digital Collections.
Food is: Caricature | Unisex Sweatshirt - Vegetable Pill Effects
$57.00
Unit price perAbout the Artwork:
This satirical print, titled "Wonderful Effects of Morrisons Vegetable Pills" and published by O'Hodgson in London, offers a humorous critique of 19th-century patent medicines. This was a period when unregulated "cure-alls," often with dubious ingredients, were widely advertised and consumed with promises of extraordinary results.
The image presents a chaotic scene. A figure, overwhelmed after consuming an excessive quantity of "Morrisons Vegetable Pills," gazes into a mirror. To their horror, their body has sprouted a bizarre profusion of vegetables: carrots, turnips, radishes, and various greens.
"Wonderful Effects of Morrisons Vegetable Pills" exaggerates the outlandish claims often made by patent medicine manufacturers. The sprouting vegetables mock the idea that a simple pill could bring about drastic physical transformation. The print cleverly exploits the connection between food and medicine to highlight the potential dangers of unregulated substances and the gullibility of the public.
Image courtesy of the National Library of Medicine Digital Collections.
Material: Made from 3-end garment-dyed ring spun fleece. 80% ring-spun cotton, 20% polyester. Medium-heavy (9.5 oz).
Collar: Features a double-needle 1x1 rib collar for added resilience and style.
Construction Quality: Utilizes double-needle stitching on the neck, shoulder, armhole, cuffs, and waistband to enhance durability.
Shrink Resistance: Pre-shrunk during the dye and wash processes to ensure minimal shrinkage after home laundering.
Design: Relaxed fit with a side-seamed body for a comfortable, loose fit.
Enhanced Shoulder Fit: Rolled forward shoulders for a better fit and more comfortable wear.
Neck Durability: Twill taped back neck for enhanced durability.
Eco-Conscious Production: Manufactured using processes aimed at limiting water usage and harmful inks/dyes to reduce environmental impact. Compliant with OEKO-TEX standards.
Social Compliance Production: Manufactured in humane, no-sweat-shop conditions in compliance with Fair Labor Association and Platinum WRAP certification standards.
$57.00
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nice design, comfortable
I recently bought a small fruit still life t-shirt with the citron color. That picture/t-shirt color combo works well together and it looks the same in person as the picture. Would recommend
I love the shirt! And love that people look at it and scratch their heads a bit thinking about what it means.
The shirt fits true to size and the quality is great. I was a little worried that the large screen print would lead to a rigid shirt but it’s not all. It feels as though it’s a blank tee but has great designs, front and back. It’s been through the wash a few times so far with zero signs of wearing.
Very happy.
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I love how unique this is! It looks great hanging in my kitchen.
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I have gotten SO MANY comments on this shirt. It’s a hit!
Great gift for my boyfriend
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Through our ONWARDS Initiative we donate 3% of profits towards non-profit organizations working to support our food systems. Knife Shift focuses on building donation partnerships with groups who protect biodiversity and heritage foodways.