A cossack holds a spear on which insects are impaled; advertising Zacherl's insecticide. Colour lithograph, ca. 1870-1880.

A cossack using a flask of "Zacherlin" insecticide. Colour lithograph, ca. 1900 (?).

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Pyrethrum (Insecticide)

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A cossack using a flask of "Zacherlin" insecticide. Colour lithograph, ca. 1900 (?).

A cossack holds a spear on which insects are impaled; advertising Zacherl's insecticide. Colour lithograph, ca. 1870-1880.