Advertising Poster for B. T. Babbitt's Best Soap, "Hush! Baby's Asleep," 1894

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Poster

Date Made

1894

Subject Date

1894

Creator Notes

Advertised product made by B.T. Babbitt Company. Poster printed by Knapp Company, New York, New York.

Collection Title

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

89.0.542.46

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Lithography

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 29 in
Width: 14 in

Inscriptions

Print reads: B.T. BABBITT'S / BEST SOAP AND SOAP POWDER / B.T. BABBITT'S TRADE MARK BEST SOAP 25 OF THESE FOR A PICTURE B.T.BABBITT'S TRADE 1776 MARK SOAP POWDER A NEW ARTICLE FOR SAVING LABOR & EXPENSE 82 WASHINGTON ST. NEW YORK 10 OF THESE FOR A PICTURE CUT FROM THE OUTSIDE WRAPPERS THE TRADE MARKS ...HUSH! BABY'S ASLEEP. Printed on reverse: B.T. BABBITT'S BEST SOAP SOAP POWDER & PURE POTASH The Staple and Standard for PURITY and QUALITY...
Advertising Poster for B. T. Babbitt's Best Soap, "Hush! Baby's Asleep," 1894