Vintage Andrea hotel soap, packaged – DERIO Bizkaia – retro souvenir

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Description

This vintage hotel soap, presented in its original packaging, is an authentic piece from the Andrea brand, originating from an establishment located in Derio (Bizkaia), in the Spanish Basque Country. The item is distinguished by its individual beige paper/crepe sachet packaging, featuring graphics typical of the 80s-90s: a stylized logo with a starry motif and blue-green waves, accompanied by the inscriptions "ANDREA" and "DERIO (BIZKAIA)" in dark blue capital letters.

The sachet has a ribbed finish on the side edges, a characteristic signature of hotel amenity soaps from that period. The logo and text print are clear, with no visible discoloration, which indicates good preservation of the packaging. The whole offers a retro visual, very representative of hotel products from the late 20th century.

At the bottom of the visible side is the list of ingredients, printed in English: Sodium tallowate, Sodium cocoate, Glycerin, Parfum (Fragrance), Sodium chloride, CI… (the rest partially obscured). This detail confirms the professional use of the soap for tourist accommodation, while adding a touch of authenticity to the item.

The shape of the soap, discernible through the packaging, appears rectangular with rounded edges, a classic for amenity soaps. The packaging is intact, with no apparent opening or tearing, although slight traces of handling or storage may be observed on the paper.

This Andrea hotel soap is a tangible testament to a bygone era of hospitality, where each establishment customized its amenity products. The graphic design and compact format immediately evoke the atmosphere of hotel stays in the 1980s-1990s.

Condition

Used item, sold as is. Original packaging closed, with slight visible signs of wear and storage on the paper. No major apparent defects on the visible side.

Did you know? Personalized hotel soaps massively appeared in Europe in the 1970s, accompanying the upgrading of hotel services. They were a tool for customer loyalty and visual identity for establishments, with graphics often typical of their region.

AFW Reassurance

Careful packaging and fast shipping ensured by a professional seller. Items carefully selected for their authenticity.

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