Small decorative box containing a sample of "Goblin" soap; small bar inside box; large page folded in box advertising soap; extensive product information on side panels of box.
Small decorative box containing a sample of "Goblin" soap; small bar inside box; large page folded in box advertising soap; extensive product information on side panels of box.
Number Of Parts
3
Part Names
Size: Length 6.7 cm. x Width 4.6 cm. x Depth 2.7 cm.
Provenance
Acquired by Dr. M. Chiong for his patent medicine collection; purchased in Ottawa in June 1993
Maker
Cudahy Soap Works
Dates
1915
circa 1915
Material
paper: cream; blue; green; red
Inscriptions
Goblin // Soap // Works Wonders // Free // Sample // 1/4 regular size // it is highly endorsed for // surgical // and hospital // uses ... // Cudahy Soap Works // Superior for // Toilet // and Bath'
Permanent Location
Storage Room 0010
0010-A2-4 Row B
Condition Remarks
Edges of box on one side are worn and dented; some wear on surface of box edges and dog-eared along top edge
Copy Type
Original
Exhibit History
On loan for exhibit "Clean up your Act - S Sanitization Methods Over Time" Kingston Association of Museums, Art Galleries and Historic Sites Inc. on display at the Kingston Frontenac Public Library Central Branch 6 April – 8 July, 2022.
To display in Museum: Potions, Pills and Prescriptions; May 1, 2000 - 28 Jan 2017.