Packet
Lever Bros Ltd
Category
Historic Services / Laundry
Date
Unknown
Materials
Cardboard and washing powder
Measurements
232 x 160 x 65 mm
Place of origin
Kingston upon Thames
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 24270.1
Summary
Washing powder in cardboard box. Printed on the front in red, white, blue and black; 870g 30.7oz / OMO / FOR WHITENESS / THAT STANDS OUT. On the back are instructions for use and manufacturers details reading; Lever Brothers Ltd / Lever House / 3 St James's Rd / Kingston upon Thames / Surrey / KT1 2BA / ENGLAND. Information printed on the top reads; Quality guaranteed or your money back / 5p coupon towards your next purchase of Omo. Further washing instructions on back.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
Lever Bros Ltd, manufacturer