Lot 033: Pair of Vintage Soap Advertising Prints: Knight's Castile and Pears' Soap

Description

A pair of vintage advertising prints for soap brands, Knight's Castile and Pears' Soap, depicting idyllic scenes of children with soap and water, dating from the early 20th century. Key Details: * Origin/Era: Early 20th Century reproductions * Material: Paper prints, one framed with glass and metal, one unframed * Style: Vintage Advertising Art * Dimensions (Knight's Castile frame): Approximately 40cm H x 30cm W * Dimensions (Pears' Soap print): Approximately 50cm H x 30cm W Condition: The Knight's Castile print shows some foxing and discoloration under the glass; its metal frame has minor scuffs. The unframed Pears' Soap print exhibits overall yellowing, some creasing, and minor edge damage consistent with age and handling. Interesting fact: * Pears' Soap is one of the oldest brands of soap in the world, first produced in 1789, and its advertising campaigns, especially those featuring children and often by artists like Millais, are iconic. * Knight's Castile was also a prominent brand known for its mild, white soap, often advertised as "Every Mother's Choice." Use: These decorative prints are ideal for collectors of vintage advertising, or for adding a touch of nostalgic charm to a home or business interior.

Condition Report

The Knight's Castile print shows some foxing and discoloration under the glass; its metal frame has minor scuffs. The unframed Pears' Soap print exhibits overall yellowing, some creasing, and minor edge damage.

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