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PEARS SOAP, 1898. English newspaper advertisement, 1898
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PEARS SOAP, 1898. English newspaper advertisement, 1898
PEARS SOAP, 1898.
English newspaper advertisement, 1898
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Media ID 12223640
1898 Advertising Baby Basin Bath Bathtub Hygiene Japanese Kimono Mother Pears Soap Soap Wash Childcare
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the year 1898, capturing an English newspaper advertisement for Pears Soap. The image showcases a charming scene of a mother bathing her young son in a beautifully adorned interior. The attention to detail is remarkable, as we can see the intricate design of the bathtub and basin, reflecting the elegance of that era. The ad highlights Pears Soap as an essential product for childcare and hygiene during this period. It emphasizes how this soap was trusted by mothers across England to keep their little ones clean and healthy. The presence of both English and Japanese elements in the picture adds an interesting cultural touch, with the mother dressed in a traditional kimono while tending to her child. This photograph encapsulates the essence of turn-of-the-century advertising, where simplicity met sophistication. It reminds us of a time when advertisements were more artistic than commercialized, focusing on promoting values such as cleanliness and maternal care rather than simply selling products. As we gaze at this vintage masterpiece from Granger Art on Demand's collection, we are transported back over a century ago, marveling at how something as simple as soap could be portrayed so beautifully through artistry and storytelling.
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