1904 Ad Procter & Gamble Ivory Soap Billy Pope Nursery Rhyme Art Children YLF3

This is an original 1904 black and white print ad for Ivory Soap that was made and sold by the Procter & Gamble Company of Cincinnati, Ohio (OH). The ad features a brief nursery rhyme that reads; "A clever chap was Billy Pope, / And very wise, withal; / He washed his face with Ivory Soap / And jumped clean o'er a wall!"

CONDITION

This 109+ year old Item is rated Very Fine ++. Light foxing and aging. Light creasing. There is light bleedthrough on this piece from the verso.

• Product Type: Original Print Ad; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine ++
• Dimensions: Approximately 6 x 9.25 inches; 15 x 23 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Period Paper is pleased to present a collection of vintage advertisements, color prints, and a lithograph from 1900-1921 from "Little Folks," a magazine for children. This collection features many vintage toy, Ivory Soap, and medical quackery ads that are sure to put a smile on your face! The collection also features artwork from artists such as George A. Harker, Violet Moore Higgins, and Benson Kennedy. To continue browsing this collection, simply click on the link provided beneath the condition paragraph. Enjoy!"

Keywords specific to this image: Vintage Advertising, Health, Beauty, Hygiene

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