Pears' Soap advertisement: The Famous English Complexion Soap – Antique Print
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This rare historic image captures Pears' Soap advertisement: The Famous English Complexion Soap in remarkable detail. It is part of the Snapshots of the Past archive, gathered over 25 years of research.
The framed print arrives ready to hang; the unframed option suits custom framing. It makes a striking addition to a living room, study or office, and a thoughtful gift. Free shipping in the lower 48 states. Snapshots of the Past has been bringing history to the wall since 2001, for tens of thousands of customers worldwide.
Pears' Soap advertisement: The Famous English Complexion Soap
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Pears' Soap was one of the most recognizable advertisements of the late Victorian era, and this one carries the brand's signature slogan, "The Famous English Complexion Soap," set against the company's long-running promotional style. Thomas J. Barratt, who ran the firm's marketing in London, helped turn the soap into a household name by investing heavily in posters, newspapers and painted signs. Advertisements like this one reflected a broader Victorian belief that cleanliness and a fair, clear complexion signaled respectability, and they show how commercial art was starting to sell personal care as a matter of self-improvement.
| Original scan | 574 × 908 px |
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| Reference | 712 |
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