Soap Collection (page 39)

Cherry Blossom Toiletries Advertisement, 1887
Engraved advertisement for the Cherry Blossom line of perfume, toilet powder and soap, with the assurance - Nun Nicer

Dyeing with Maypole
Dyeing - with Maypole Soap

Kirks Flake Soap
Kirks Flake White Soap - nothing so dainty or delicate in lingerie, laces, linens or woolens, but what it can be washed in absolute safety with Kirks Flake White

Gipsy Man Shaving
An old gipsy man has an al fresco shave in the middle of a gipsy camp

Scrubbing Lino
Cleaning linoleum with a scrubbing brush, soap and a metal pail of fresh water and lots of elbow grease!

AT THE GROCERs 1880
A woman purchases half-a-pound of soap at the grocer s

Maypole Dyes
Rub-a dub-dub, three maids at a tub filled with dye made from MAYPOLE SOAP, they ve dipped all their clothes as everyone knows, green, yellow and pale heliotrope

Vinolia Soap Laboratory
Soap manufacture in the laboratory at the Vinolia Companys works

Maypole Dye Ca 1900
Three little girls use MAYPOLE SOAP to dye their clothes - Dyes any color [sic] - does not soil the hands

Advert / Maypole Dyes 1890
Maypole Soap Dyes - have you tried it?

Bath / Torpedo 1917
A little girl in her bath: " I hope to goodness I shan t be torpedoed!"

Child in Zinc Bath 1919
A slightly bewildered child sits in a zinc bath: " The end of a perfect day."

Advert Calverts Soap
Calverts Soap

Advert Wrights Coal Tar
Wrights Coal Tar Soap - standing up for his Wright s

ADVERT / FRIPPs SOAP 1921
Fripps Olive Oil Soap - the toilet soap with a pedigree

Boy in Vinola Soap Ad
Small boy in soap advert If I must be washed, wash me with Vinola

Farmer Scrubs Cow
A dairy farmer scrubs down his cows using Hudsons Dry Soap while the women wash the churns & pails

Babys Bath Time
Babys bath time

Candelabra / Soap / Cole's Wattle On the Mitchell Plateau near the King Edward River, Western Australia
DH-4279 Candelabra / Soap / Cole's Wattle On the Mitchell Plateau near the King Edward River, Western Australia. Acacia colei var ileocarpa Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal

Marseilles soap bars, Paris, Ile de France, France, Europe

Soap for sale in the market, Antibes, Alpes Maritimes, Provence, Cote d Azur, French Riviera, France, Europe

Soaps of Marseille, Bouches du Rhone, Provence, France, Europe

Broadside / Soap Boiler
A soap boiler. These tradesman are preachers in the City of London, 1647. A satirical broadside on non- conformist preaching in London

Advert / Maypole Soap / Dyes
Maypole Soap for home dyeing use

Advert / Cherry Blossom
Cherry Blossom perfume, toilet powder and soap - none nicer!

Game / Soap Bubbles / 1889
A mother and her daughter blow soap bubbles

French Soapmaker
LE SAVONNIER a French soapmaker, depicted in the act of making putting the liquid soap into trays, to harden

Private General Store
General store in a private home, advertising Sunlight soap

Industry / Soap 1830S
Cutting a block of soap into bars Date: 1830s

French Soap Wrapper
Wrapper for soap from Victor Vaissier, of Paris, Roubaix and Londres : the illustration depicts the language of flowers

Port Sunlight Brochure
The front cover of a brochure describing PORT SUNLIGHT with emphasis on working conditions and the many services provided for the workers from Soap Packers to Engine Drivers

Dog having Bath Aldin
A rather uncomfortable-looking dog is given his bath

Dog Bath under Cold Tap
A little white dog is washed under the cold tap -- hes not very happy about it!

Quick Arrow Advert
Keep your stove shining... with QUICK ARROW SOAP FLAJES - Suds a plenty !

FIRST SOAP
THE FIRST SOAP the Gauls used a mixture of tallow and ashes

Five Ladies on One Bike
Ladies in coloured shirts on a bicycle display the range of Maypole soap dyes

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From the trenches to the home front, soap played a pivotal role in history. During WW1, Wrights Coal Tar Soap became a trusted companion for soldiers, providing relief and cleanliness amidst the chaos of war. In 1900, Gossage Soap captured hearts with its captivating advert, leaving an indelible mark on society's consciousness. However, not all soap advertisements were progressive. The racist Pears ad serves as a stark reminder of past prejudices that we strive to overcome today. Yet amidst these dark moments, Port Sunlight emerged as a beacon of hope - a workers utopia built around the production of soap. The power of advertising was evident in posters promoting Sunlight Soap at every corner of London's bustling Piccadilly Circus in the 1920s. Inside tramsheds like those found in Lytham St Annes, Lancashire, people would catch glimpses of Thoms Castile Soap cards enticing them towards cleanliness and luxury. Across borders, French artist Jean Carlu created an iconic advertisement for Monsavon soap in 1925 - showcasing both artistic brilliance and effective marketing strategies. Meanwhile, Pears Soap continued to captivate audiences since its groundbreaking advert back in 1887. As time progressed into the 1930s, Goodwins toilet soap brought elegance and sophistication into households worldwide. Through wars and societal changes alike, one thing remains constant - soap has been an essential part of our lives throughout history.