Wrights Collection

Wrights Coal Tar Soap - WW1
Advertisement for Wrights Coal Tar Soap from the Great War showing a soldier and his wife or sweetheart bidding farewell to each other

Wrights Coal Tar Soap advertisement, WW1
Lucky Beggar!...Send a bar to YOUR soldier friend. Advertisement for Wrights coal tar soap with a soldier the envy of all his comrades as he is enjoying a wash with a whole bar sent to him from home

Advert for Wrights coal soap 1916
Advertisement for Wrights Coal Tar soap, the soldiers soap suitable for all, from private to general. 1916

Wright's Biscuits drawn by Mabel Lucie Attwell - advertising playing card back

Advert for Wright's Coal Tar soap
Advert for Wrights coal tar soap. Created by William Valentine Wright in 1860,  Wright's Coal Tar Soap was a popular brand of antiseptic soap designed to thoroughly cleanse the skin

Advert for Wright's Coal Tar Soap. Date: 1943

Advert for Wrights Coal Tar soap, 1926 Date: 1926

Wrights beardtongue, Penstemon wrightii (Pentstemon wrightii). Handcoloured lithograph from Louis van Houtte and Charles Lemaires Flowers of the Gardens and Hothouses of Europe

Advert for Wrights Coal Tar Soap WW1
An advertisement for Wrights Coal Tar Soap with a British soldier holding up a towel in the hope that some nice person will send him a box of Wrights Coal Tar Soap. Date: 1915

Advertisement for Wrights coal tar shampoo powder. Date: early 20th century

Aerial view, entrance to Victoria Station, London, with cars and buses. circa 1920s

Orville Wright, Vilhjalmur Stefansson
From left: Orville Wright, Vilhjalmur Stefansson (the Arctic explorer), Katharine Wright and Oswald Short at the Wrights house in Dayton, Ohio. 1922. Date: 1922

Wright's Gardenia - Aride Is, Seychelles
TB-85 Wrights GARDENIA Aride Is, Seychelles Gardenia annae Tony Beamish Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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"Wrights: From WW1 to Present - A Legacy of Quality and Care" Step back in time to the era of World War 1, where Wrights Coal Tar Soap emerged as a trusted companion for soldiers on the front lines. Its soothing properties provided comfort amidst the chaos, earning it a place in their hearts and kits. In 1916, an advertisement for Wrights Coal Tar Soap captured the attention of many with its promise of cleanliness and protection. The image depicted soldiers proudly displaying their pristine uniforms, thanks to this remarkable soap. Fast forward to 1943, when another advert showcased Wright's Coal Tar Soap as an essential wartime product. During these challenging times, it offered not only hygiene but also a sense of familiarity and reassurance. But Wrights didn't limit itself to soap alone; they ventured into other realms too. Mabel Lucie Attwell's enchanting illustrations brought life to Wright's Biscuits, captivating both young and old alike with their irresistible charm. Even after decades have passed since those early days, Wright's Coal Tar Soap continues its reign as a household name. Numerous advertisements throughout history have celebrated its effectiveness in maintaining healthy skin while emphasizing its enduring popularity among consumers. While exploring the world beyond personal care products, we stumble upon Penstemon wrightii or "Wrights beardtongue. " This vibrant flower pays homage to Charles W. Wright, who dedicated his life to botanical exploration during the mid-1800s. Shifting our focus from nature back into urban landscapes brings us face-to-face with Victoria Station in London—an iconic aerial view that has witnessed countless journeys over time. It serves as a reminder that even amidst bustling city life, there is always room for moments of self-care using trusted products like Wrights Coal Tar Soap. From war-torn trenches to everyday routines across generations—Wrights has stood by individuals seeking quality and care throughout history.