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Lever Bros Ltd
Category
Household and miscellaneous
Date
Unknown
Materials
Cardboard and washing powder
Measurements
190 x 115 x 45 mm
Place of origin
Port Sunlight
Collection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1153147
Summary
Box of soap flakes. An unopened, rectangular box of soap flakes. Dark blue with red and white printing on front, back, sides and base. Royal appointment crest on front.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973
Marks and inscriptions
Front: LUX / BY APPOINTMENT/ Prolongs the life of / Woollens Silks and / all lovely fabrics / LARGE SIZE On side: "For washing up / LUX / won't make hands red / or rough" On side: For / woollens, silks, / artificial silks / and all fine / fabrics / LUX / won't / shrink wool / won't / harm colours" Instructions on back: [ Directions for use ] / "If it's safe in water it's safe in LUX"
Makers and roles
Lever Bros Ltd, maker