PEARS SOAP AD, 1887. American advertisement, 1887, for Pears Soap
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PEARS SOAP AD, 1887. American advertisement, 1887, for Pears Soap
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Media ID 6623029
1887 Advertising Baby Basin Bath Bath Tub Daughter Family House Maid House Wife Hygiene Mother Naked Soap Typeface Wash Child Care
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print takes us back to the year 1887, immersing us in an American advertisement for Pears Soap. The image showcases a late 19th-century interior, where a group of individuals gather around a bath filled with water. At the center of attention is a young girl, her innocent smile radiating as she enjoys her bathing experience. The advertisement emphasizes the importance of hygiene and cleanliness within the family unit. A mother tenderly cares for her baby nearby, while a housewife and housemaid attentively observe the scene. The basin filled with Pears Soap sits prominently on display, symbolizing its role in maintaining personal cleanliness. The composition exudes simplicity and purity; it captures an era when soap was not just a product but also represented societal values associated with health and well-being. The typeface used in this ad adds to its vintage charm, reminding us of bygone times. Through this photograph from Granger Art on Demand's collection, we are transported to an era where soap advertisements were not only about selling products but also about promoting ideals related to family care and child welfare. It serves as both a historical artifact showcasing advertising techniques from over a century ago and as an artistic representation that encapsulates the essence of early American domestic life.
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