File:Ivory Soap (1908) (ADVERT 455).jpeg

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In 1897, James Gamble developed a white soap that sold for 10 cents per bar. Harley Procter named the product "Ivory" after hearing a bible verse in church (Psalm 45:8).

  • Geographic coverage: United States
  • Subjects (LCTGM): Soaps
  • Categories: Health and hygiene; Commercial products
Date
Source
English: Early Advertising of the West Collection
Author
English: Procter & Gamble Company
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Institution
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institution QS:P195,Q219563
Department
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University of Washington: Special Collections
Accession number
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455
Inscriptions
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Text:
This is the way it goes. The doctor wants something to clean his surgical instruments. Give him Ivory Soap. Mrs. Brown's table linen has lost its luster. Ivory Soap will restore it. Mrs. Smith's baby has a rash. Ivory Soap will get rid of it...Mr. John Williams, "the handsomest man on 10th Avenue," shaves himself. He probably uses Ivory Soap. If he doesn't, he ought to...Kelley-Clarke Co., Agents.
Digital ID Number
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ADV0175
Company/Advertising Agency
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Procter & Gamble Company
Publisher Location
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Seattle
Publication Source
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Trade Register, Vol 31 (26), p. 6

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