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Trade Card for David's Prize Soap Co.
This trade card advertises David's Prize Soap Company, located at 185 & 187 1st Avenue, New York City. The front of the card features a caricature of two African American women. The first woman holds up a basket of clothes as she tells the second woman about her chance to win a house and lot. The back of the card features a full advertisement with a list of prizes. It is unclear what, if anything, the prize soap was intended to be used for, but given the time period and subject matter, it is possible that the soap was marketed to those wanting to lighten their skin.
Associated People/Businesses
- David's Prize Soap Co.
- DAVID
Geography
Subjects
- Hygiene products
- Soap
- Jewish merchants
- Advertising cards
- Caricatures and cartoons
- Racism against Black people
Physical Location
Arc.MS.56, Volume 19, Page 20