Pears' Soap advertisement: The Famous English Complexion Soap – Antique Print
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A window into the past: Pears' Soap advertisement: The Famous English Complexion Soap, preserved in this historic image. It comes from the Snapshots of the Past collection, curated over 25 years for its historical value.
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Pears' Soap advertisement: The Famous English Complexion Soap
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Pears' Soap was one of the most recognizable advertisements of the Victorian era, and this example promotes the brand as "The Famous English Complexion Soap," a claim the company pushed heavily in British and American magazines. The soap itself had been sold since the 1790s, but in the 1880s and 1890s its makers turned to bold illustration and slogans to build a national reputation for purity and gentle skin care. Look closely at the lettering and layout: the advertisement is designed to sell respectability as much as a bar of soap, tying cleanliness to good looks and social standing.
| Original scan | 571 × 876 px |
|---|---|
| Reference | 915 |
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