{"product_id":"etiquette-ancienne-savon-de-toilette-publicitaire-art-deco-hygiene-vintage","title":"Vintage Art Deco Toilet Soap advertising label hygiene","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW - Antique France Worldwide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld advertising label for toilet soap, diamond-shaped with elaborate contours, visible in the photo. The graphic design is typical of an Art Deco or late 19th-early 20th-century style, with stylized geometric and floral motifs, in dominant shades of beige, red, and black. The perfectly legible central inscription reads: \"Guaranteed Neutral, Superfine Toilet Soap, Guaranteed Pure, Hygienic.\" The frame enhances the text with red and black ornaments and a stylized floral motif at the top, evoking the delicacy of old advertising visuals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe material appears to be thick paper or cardstock with a smooth, non-glossy surface. The typographic print shows sharp contrast and dense colors, indicating careful manufacturing. The label is distinguished by its arabesque-cut edges and symmetrical shape, frequent characteristics of Art Deco period advertisements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe visible side shows no major creases or obvious tears, but there are some slight signs of wear on the edges, typical of an old advertising item. The overall condition remains very satisfactory for a piece of this type. No reverse or back side is visible in the photo, consistent with the strictly frontal view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe typeface, alternating between handwritten and capital letters, reinforces the authenticity of the presumed era. The ornamental details, particularly the red circles and scroll motifs, contribute to the visual appeal and decorative rarity of the object for display in a showcase, framed, or placed on a piece of furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis old label is a beautiful example of advertising art designed to promote toilet soap, a common hygiene product at the turn of the 20th century. The colors and graphic style are typical of French advertisements from the early last century, designed to catch the eye on pharmacy counters or in shop windows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed item, sold as is. Slight signs of wear on the edges, without major alteration of the legibility or integrity of the label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDid you know?\u003c\/b\u003e Soap advertising labels were often made on high-quality paper or cardstock, with careful printing, to reflect the image of purity and innovation of hygiene product manufacturers in the early 20th century. Art Deco motifs illustrate the influence of artistic trends on visual communication of that era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAFW Reassurance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour order will be carefully packaged and shipped promptly by a professional seller specializing in antique and advertising items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eKeywords: antique soap label, vintage hygiene advertisement, Art Deco advertising, cardboard soap label, old French advertising, antique soap label, advertising toilet soap, decorative hygiene label, vintage paper advertisement, old French advertising, retro display decoration, old hygienic advertising\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AFW","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54315824251207,"sku":"dd148851-7017-4eaa-820e-2fb7d4dbb6b1","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/5152\/8775\/files\/s-l1600_5e8929ad-cdc9-44e8-962f-3fa2036e5360.jpg?v=1783599589","url":"https:\/\/shop.antiquefranceworldwide.com\/en\/products\/etiquette-ancienne-savon-de-toilette-publicitaire-art-deco-hygiene-vintage","provider":"AFW","version":"1.0","type":"link"}