Vintage hotel soap Palmolive Auriac Carcassonne retro old green packaging

AFW - Antique France Worldwide

Description

This antique hotel soap, preserved in its original packaging, is an authentic Palmolive advertising item, distributed at the time by the Auriac-Hotel in Carcassonne (Route de Saint-Hilaire). On the visible side, the packaging features a matte green hue, punctuated by signs of wear and small traces testifying to its age. The graphics are typical of past decades, with simple and legible typography for the hotel mentions, and a black and yellow frame for the "PALMOLIVE" brand accompanied by a stylized drop, the brand's visual signature.

"ENRICHED WITH OLIVE OIL" is inscribed below the logo, highlighting the characteristic composition of this soap. The main colors are green for the background, black and yellow for the brand, and black lettering for the hotel information. The ensemble presents a retro aesthetic, evoking the hospitality products distributed in French hotels from the mid to late 20th century.

The soap is presented in its sealed packaging (no opening or visible content), of which the front face is the only observable part in the photograph. The corners of the packaging show slight signs of rubbing, but the print remains clear and legible. No details of the back, bottom, or inside are visible or presumed.

The mention "AURIAC - HOTEL, Route de Saint-Hilaire, CARCASSONNE" clearly identifies the hotel origin of this item, reinforcing its interest as a vintage travel souvenir. The graphic style and color palette visually place this packaging in a retro period, probably between the 1960s and 1980s, without being able to specify further without other clues.

This Palmolive hotel soap is a typical example of a vintage hospitality item, appreciated for its decorative qualities, its retro look, and the brand's reputation. It is a period object, preserved in the condition in which it was found.

Condition

Second-hand item sold as is. The packaging shows signs of wear, storage marks, and small stains, visible on the front face. The soap has not been opened; no other details are observable on the other sides.

Did you know? Palmolive, created at the end of the 19th century, was one of the first brands to market soaps enriched with olive oil, highlighting their softening qualities. Palmolive products were long distributed in prestigious hotels and establishments across Europe, contributing to the brand's international reputation.

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