Museum Collections
Luce Center
Trade sign
Object Number:
2002.1.2167
Date:
1880-1910
Medium:
Paper, wood, glass, cloth
Dimensions:
31 1/2 x 16 1/2 x 2 in.
Description:
An advertising sign in an ornate gold frame with molded leaves, flowers and fruit and the words "Welcome Soap". There is a printed picture of two women standing in a wooded garden and at the top the words "Mail us 25 'Welcome Soap' wrappers and get this picture/ Plain, and dress it to suit your taste". The women are dressed in real satin cloth dresses and hats, apparently added by the customer to create a uniquely crafted decoration. Formerly L38.
Credit Line:
Gift of Bella C. Landauer
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.