1889 Ad Lewis Lye Pennsylvania Salt Soap Cleaner Health - ORIGINAL GROC2

This is an original 1889 black and white print ad for Lewis' 98% Lye-- Powdered and Perfumed-- from the Pennsylvania Salt Manufacturing Company of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The ad writes, "The best soap can be made in from 10 to 20 minutes with this lye. In making soap, no failure is possible if the simple directions are followed."

When mixed with animal fat and water, lye forms a thick liquid, that when set and cured, becomes soap. Lye alone is incredibly dangerous and corrosive, and can cause serious skin burns.

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 122+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +. Light aging throughout. Light wrinkling. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is printing on the reverse. As is typical of rare original letterpress advertising, there is likely some bleed through from the verso.

• Product Type: Original Print Ad; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine +
• Dimensions: Approximately 9 x 3.5 inches; 23 x 9 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, Cleansing, Disinfectant, Sinks, Drains, Household

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