1883 Ad Electric Lustre Starch Soap Clothing Laundry - ORIGINAL GROC1

This is an ultra rare small original 1883 black and white print ad for Electric Lustre Starch from the Electric Lustre Starch and Soap Company of New York. The ad writes, "Makes collars and cuffs as stiff and glossy as when new. One pound goes as far as two pounds of any other starch."

This is one of the most rare grocery-related original advertising items we have procured. It is from a rare trade journal printed in original letterpress manner (you can feel the emboss, deboss feel to the letter printed areas of each ad). Images were woodblock prints for most and are amazing. The journal this was removed from only went to grocery owners and industry buyers. A one-of-a-kind item in this condition and size. There will likely be some bleed through on all originals from this collection as the stock was thin. Extraordinary and important historical ads.

CONDITION

This 128+ year old Item is rated Very Fine. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note there is printing on the other side of the page. Also note there is a small brown spot on the left side of the image. It is visible in the digital copy.

• Product Type: Original Print Ad; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine
• Dimensions: Approximately 3 x 4.5 inches; 8 x 11 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Keywords specific to this image: Antique Advertising, clothes, wash, pricing, laundrymen

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