1897 Ad Pearline James Pyle Soap Head Grocer Beauty Art - ORIGINAL LHJ3

This is a small original 1897 black and white print ad for Pearline Soap. The ad features an image of a head made out of the word "Pearline". CONDITIONThis 114+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine+. Light wrinkling. No natural defects. Some light surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Product Type: Original Print Ad; Black / White Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine+ Dimensions: Approximately 4.75 x 2.75 inches; 12 x 7 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 returned from war they became accustomed to the man