1896 Ad Pears Soap Bath Cleaning Hygiene Health Skin - ORIGINAL ADVERTISING LHJ4

This is a small original 1896 black and white print ad for Pears Soap. The ad writes, "Its purity is such that it may be used on the tenderest and most sensitive skin, even that of a newborn babe." CONDITIONThis 115+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light aging in margins. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Product Type: Original Print Ad; Black / White Grade: Very Fine ++ Dimensions: Approximately 2.5 x 3.75 inches; 6 x 10 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) Pears Soap. Pears soap was created by Andrew Pears of Mevagissey, Cornwall. Andrew moved to London to become a barber and after completing barber school he opened his own barberÕs shop on Gerrard Street in Soho. He began experimenting and creating his own cosmetic products. He noticed many of his custome