1936 Print Soap Colgate Kettle Hygiene Health Vat Kettle Bath Glycerin FZ2

This is an original 1936 halftone print of a vat of soap liquid at Colgate. The caption writes, "The two pipes dangling above the brew come from the big storage tanks on the Colgate docks. They pour oil and caustic soda alternately. The kettle boils. And that's all there is, in essence, to making soap..."

The Colgate-Palmolive-Peet Company is currently known as Colgate-Palmolive, and markets a variety of household materials, including soaps, toothpaste, detergents, and dog food. Some of their brand names include Palmolive, Irish Spring, Murphy Oil Soap, Softsoap, and Tom's of Maine as well as dozens of others.

CONDITION

This 75+ year old Item is rated Near Mint / Very Fine+. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note that there is print on the reverse.

• Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
• Grade: Near Mint / Very Fine+
• Dimensions: Approximately 6.5 x 8.5 inches; 17 x 22 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)

Keywords specific to this image: Health, Robert Colgate, James B. Colgate & Company, Colgate-Palmolive-Peet, Lard, Caustic, Lye

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