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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Pets and hobbies / verses by W.H. Gunston ; illustrated by Alice Reeve.
- A girl washing a dog as an advertisement for Nubolic soap. Chromolithograph by A. Reeve.6409i

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A girl washing a dog as an advertisement for Nubolic soap. Chromolithograph by A. Reeve. Wellcome Collection. Public Domain Mark. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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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

Series

Pets and hobbies : verses by W.H. Gunston ; illustrated by Alice Reeve.

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Lettering

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"

Notes

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

Reference

Wellcome Collection 6409i

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