1903 Ad Pears Soap Toiletry Complexion Skin Care Bath Edwardian Fashion ARG1
This is an original 1903 black and white print ad for the Pears Soap from A. & F. Pears Ltd. Company. CONDITIONThis 108+ year old Item is rated Very Fine. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No tears. No water damage. There is bleed through in this image. Product Type: Original Print Ad; Black / White Grade: Very Fine Dimensions: Approximately 5.75 x 8.5 inches; 15 x 22 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 customers having damage to their faces by the harsh soaps of the 1700s, which cont