1891 Ad Bird Nest Worm Pearline Soap Detergent James - ORIGINAL ADVERTISING LHJ3
This is an original 1891 black and white print ad for Pearline, a soap for washing and cleaning clothes and the house. James Pyle of New York is the maker of this detergent. CONDITIONThis 120+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine. Moderate crease - top right corner. No natural defects. Some moderate surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Product Type: Original Print Ad; Black / White Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine Dimensions: Approximately 4.5 x 3.5 inches; 11 x 9 cm Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation) Pearline Soap. When men left to fight in the American Civil War, women were forced to take over the farming, in addition to their already staggering housekeeping maintenance, thus leaving them with far less time for soap making. Consequently, this created a demand for manufactured soap. When the men r