1906 Ad Packer Manufacturing Tar Bathing Soaps New York - ORIGINAL WW3
This is an original 1906 black and white print ad for the Packer Manufacturing Company of New York City. This ad features their Packer's Tar Soap that "soothes while cleansing." CONDITIONThis 105+ 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 5.5 x 4 inches; 14 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) 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 veterinary and agricultural products, such