Pears' Soap advertisements: 'The Purest' and 'Highest Awards Everywhere' – Historic Print
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Few images capture their era like this historic image of Pears' Soap advertisements: 'The Purest' and 'Highest Awards Everywhere'. It is part of the Snapshots of the Past archive, gathered over 25 years of research.
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Pears' Soap advertisements: 'The Purest' and 'Highest Awards Everywhere'
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Pears' Soap built its appeal on a claim of purity, and the phrase "The Purest" put that promise front and center. The second title, "Highest Awards Everywhere," refers to the medals manufacturers often displayed as proof of quality, a common 19th-century tactic at international exhibitions. Pears became one of Britain's best-known soap brands, partly through lavish magazine and poster advertising that linked cleanliness with respectability. These printed advertisements show how Victorian marketing turned personal hygiene into a sign of social standing.
| Original scan | 800 × 605 px |
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| Reference | 735 |
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