A girl washing a dog as an advertisement for Nubolic soap. Chromolithograph by A. Reeve.

  • Reeve, Alice.
Date:
[between 1880 and 1889?]
Reference:
6409i
Part of:
Pets and hobbies / verses by W.H. Gunston ; illustrated by Alice Reeve.
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Publication/Creation

[Leeds (Whitehall Soap Works)] : [Joseph Watson & Sons], [between 1880 and 1889?]

Physical description

1 print : chromolithograph ; image 9.7 x 16 cm

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Nubolic disinfectant soap is the best for hospitals, bedrooms, pantries, sinks and all household purposes, also for bathroom & toilet. ... Lettering continues: "Now Rover, you'll feel nice and fresh, mother uses 'Nubolic' for washing me and for all things which are to be sweet and clean"

Creator/production credits

Known locally as "Soapy Joe's", the firm of Joseph Watson & Sons Ltd. was a rival of Lever Brothers Ltd. but was eventually acquired by them around 1914

Reference

Wellcome Collection 6409i

Notes

Back cover (upper part) of a booklet designed for children

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