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Pears Soap advertisement, WW1
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Pears Soap advertisement, WW1
Advertisement for Pears soap showing a mother and her daughters wrapping up a bar of the famous soap to be sent to her boy at the front. Date: 1915
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This evocative image from 1915 captures the poignant moment of a mother and her daughters preparing a special gift for their loved one at the front during World War I. The scene unfolds in the comfort of their home, with the warm glow of a lamp casting a gentle light on their faces. The mother carefully wraps a bar of Pears soap, a symbol of cleanliness and comfort, to be included in a parcel sent to her boy at the battlefront. The daughters watch on, their expressions filled with a mix of sadness and determination. The act of wrapping the soap becomes a small yet significant gesture of love and support, a reminder of the simple pleasures of home and the enduring bond between family members separated by the ravages of war. The image underscores the sacrifices and hardships endured by families during this period, and the importance of finding solace and connection in the midst of adversity.
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