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Soap

Title:
Geo. H. Stoughton, Charlestown, NH
Object Name:
Soap
Object ID:
1991.023.04
Place of Origin:
Charlestown, NH
Date:
circa 1920
Description:
Booklet of soap leaves. Tan, thick paper cover, one staple on left side, 12 pages infused with soap inside. Front cover reads: "USE THIS BOOK WITH THE COMPLIMENTS OF / GEO. H. STOUGHTON / FURNISHING UNDERTAKER / VERMONT AND NEW HAMPSHIRE LICENSE, FULL CHARGE TAKEN / ELM STREET, CHARLESTOWN, N.H. / NIGHT TELEPHONE CALLS PROMPTLY ANSWERED / PLACE LEAF OF THIS BOOK BETWEEN WET HANDS, / RUB GENTLY, AND A RICH, CREAMY LATHER IS SECURED. CLEANSES QUICKLY". Back cover reads: "A LEAF OUT OF THIS BOOK WILL CLEAN YOUR HANDS. / WHEN YOU NEED INSURANCE IN A / GOOD, CLEAN COMPANY, / LET ME WRITE YOUR POLICY. / GEO. H. STOUGHTON / INSURANCE AND REAL ESTATE / CHARLESTOWN, TELEPHONE / CONNECTION NEW HAMPSHIRE".
Material:
Paper
Soap
Dimensions:
W-5.1 L-2 inches
Provenance:
Included with items from home of Maude Moody (1890-1990) of Acworth, NH.
Credit Line:
Gift of the estate of Maude Moody
Subjects:
Booklet, Paper, Soap, Soap Leaves
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