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Home > Illustrations > Palmolive (1918)

Palmolive (1918)

By Neysa McMein | Created: 1918

Palmolive (1918)
Publication
  • Unknown
Publication Date
  • 1918
Medium
  • Pastel
Support
  • Paper
Illustration Size
  • Unknown
Collection
  • Unknown

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When Ancient Egypt was Young

Palmolive soap may seem an ultra-modern luxury—but Palm and Olive oils were favorite cleansing agents when Ancient Egypt was young. All the great old-world peoples used these famous oils—Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans. Today their bland, soothing qualities are embodied in each fragrant cake of

Palmolive soap

Palmolive is sold everywhere by leading dealers—war-time price 2 cakes for 25¢

Palmolive Soap will be found in guest cake size at famous hotels where every accessory is luxurious.

 

Image from: http://www.americanartarchives.com/mcmein.htm

Genres
  • Fashion
  • Advertising
  • Non-Commissioned Work
  • Fairy Tales and Fables
  • Greeting Cards
  • Story Illustration
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  • North America
Related Time Periods
  • The Decade 1910-1920 The Decade 1910-1920

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