1908 Ad Pears' Soap Shaving Complexion Skin Chapping - ORIGINAL ADVERTISING TOM1

This is an original 1908 color print ad for Pears' Soap created by Andrew Pears in a factory located on Oxford St. London, England. CONDITIONThis 103+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Moderate aging throughout. Light wrinkling. No natural defects. No tears. Moderate water stain - right margin. There are some light water stains in the margins of this ad. Product Type: Original Print Ad; Color Grade: Very Fine ++ Dimensions: Approximately 6 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