This is a small original 1896 black and white print ad for Purity Velvet-Skin Soap from The Palisade Mfg. Company. The ad writes, "Physicians who have made the skin the study of their lives agree that a perfect toilet soap should be mildly antiseptic, made of pure vegetable oils, and slightly super-fatted."
CONDITION
This 115+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging in margins. No creases. No natural defects. Light scuffing. No tears. No water damage.
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Product Type: Original Print Ad; Black / White
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Grade: Very Fine ++
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Dimensions: Approximately 2.25 x 5 inches; 6 x 13 cm
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Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
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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: Hygiene, Health, Cleansing, Cleaner, Yonkers, New York Antique Advertising
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