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2 Bars Antique 1930’s POSLAM SOAP Includes Original Packages & Leaflets Ephemera

$ 7.91

Availability: 51 in stock
  • Original/Reproduction: Original
  • Brand: Poslam
  • Condition: Used
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Date of Creation: 1930's
  • Color: Yellow

    Description

    I found these few bars of this Poslam Soap at a local estate sale.  I’m guessing they are probably from the early to mid 1900’s based on an old 1934 ad I found.  Therefore, they are being sold as a collector items.    The auction is for both bars of soap shown in the photos.
    I opened one package just to show photos of  the probable contents and condition of each package.  As you can see, one side of the bar is impressed with “POSLAM SOAP For the Skin, Toilet and Bath” and the other side “EMERGENCY LABORATORIES NEW YORK, U.S.A”.  It seems to be about a standard size bath bar, measuring 4 inches x 2 1/4 x 1 1/4.   It is wrapped in heavy golden yellow paper that touts it is used “For Better Care of Skin, Scalp and Hair” and “For Tender Skins of Babies & Adults”.  Inside the wrapping is a leaflet that describes some of the uses of Poslam Ointment and Soap.
    You should expect the other bar and contents to be in similar condition.
    CONDITION:
    See photos for the great packaging graphics and condition.  The heavy outer wrapper paper of one bar has a tear on one corner that I have pictured.  Otherwise, there is just light soiling and wear on the other corners. The advertising leaflet has curves from being wrapped around the bar and fold lines but is otherwise in as new, condition.  The bar itself has discoloring / light marring as is shown in the pictures.
    If you are a collector of antique containers and advertisements or very rare vintage healthcare / beauty products, don’t pass this up.