Louis Wain Fact #19:
Louis Wain’s likeness had once appeared in the Illustrated London News in an advert for Phospherine, a ‘nerve tonic’ that had been advertised to treat depression, influenza, hysteria, exhaustion, and basically every other ailment. In the ad Wain states it “is a good pick-me-up, improves one’s appetite and possesses very striking invigorating properties.. I am now able to comfortably work more hours without the slightest detrimental effect.’
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61. THE MASTER OF CAT COLLEGE
Bodycolour
10 1/4" x 14 1/2"
Illustrated: Louis Wain's Cats, Michael Parkin 1983
(NOTE: This piece was previously named "Botanist Cat" on this site. No source has been given for this title)