1892 Ad Packer Manufacturing Co Tar Soap Bath New York - ORIGINAL MAY1

This is an original 1892 color print ad for promoting the Packer's Tar Soap from Packer Manufacturing Company located in New York. CONDITIONThis 119+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No tears. No water damage. There is some light bleed through visible on this ad. There are a few small blemishes throughout this ad. Product Type: Original Print Ad; Color Grade: Very Fine +++ Dimensions: Approximately 2.5 x 3.5 inches; 6 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) Packer's Tar Soap. Pine tar is the carbonization of pinewood through high temperature dry distillation, which produces a sticky substance. This material is used on baseball bat handles for superior grip, in roofing construction, as a wood sealant and preservative, as well as added to veter