Old Orchard Motel Bar Soap, 1928-1953
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Artifact Overview
During the 1930s, primitive tourist cabins and cottage courts evolved into integrated lodging units called motels. Most of these were small-scale and independently owned. Bars of soap imprinted with the motel's name provided a homey touch and souvenir of a motel stay. The Old Orchard Motel, built in 1949, had 21 units.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Bar soap
Date Made
1928-1953
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2011.85.3
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Soap (Organic material)
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Ivory (Color)
Gray (Color)
Navy blue
Dimensions
Height: 1.375 in
Width: 2.125 in
Length: 0.25 in
Inscriptions
Printed front: OLD ORCHARD MOTEL / FREMONT, OHIO / ROUTE 20 ONE MILE WEST OF CITY
Printed back: COLGATE'S FLOATING SOAP / "COLGATE'S" REG. US. PAT. OFF. / COLGATE-PALMOLIVE-PEET CO. / JERSEY CITY, N.J. MADE IN U.S.A.
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