Laundry soap
Proctor and Gamble Ltd
Category
Historic Services / Cleaning & housekeeping
Date
Unknown
Materials
Cardboard and soap
Measurements
46 x 173 mm; 65 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Newcastle upon Tyne
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 24349.1
Summary
Twenty six unopened green, white and yellow oblong cardboard boxes each containing two bars of Fairy Household soap. The top of each box is printed with; PURE SOAP WITH OLIVE OIL / THE MILDEST HOUSEHOLD SOAP. The sides are printed with; FAIRY / THE MILDEST HOUSEHOLD SOAP. 11 1/2OZ. 326G . TWO 5 3/4OZ TABLETS. Manufacturer's details read; By Appointment to / Her Majesty The Queen / Manufacturers of Soap and Detergents / Proctor and Gamble Limited / Newcastle upon Tyne. The base of each box has instructions for use and the strap line; USE FAIRY FOR ALL YOUR HOUSEHOLD CLEANING AND HAND LAUNDRY JOBS / OF ALL WASHING PRODUCTS NOTHING IS KINDER TO YOUR HANDS THAN FAIRY.
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
Proctor and Gamble Ltd, manufacturer