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Advertisment for Hudson's Soap with policemen (front).
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Advertisment for Hudson's Soap with policemen (front).
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Folded, diecut card in the shape of four policemen standing in a row, holding a banner with 10 panels proclaiming the virtues of Hudson's Soap etc. "it destroys all germs or disease harboured in dirt". They have 4 slogans painted on their backs. The card is folded so that it looks like two policemen viewed from behind on both sides. The soap can be used for washing clothes and general domestic hygiene. The suds should be poured down pipes to clean them out. Slogans include "Arrest all Dirt", and "For the People".

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Keywords: Hudson's Soap.; Hudson's Dry Soap.; Advertisment; Hudson's Extract of Soap.; Detergent; Hygiene; Soap
Date 191-?
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