Fine Art Print : Erasmic shaving stick advertisement, WW1
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Erasmic shaving stick advertisement, WW1
Advertisement for Erasmic shaving stick - British and Best, which includes a of a stick of shaving soap with a German bullet embedded in it. It was carried by a private of the 2nd Middlesex Regiment who had his life saved by it at Ypres! The firm had the letter describing the experience in their possession. Date: 1915
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Advertisements Adverts Erasmic Grooming Saver Saving Shaving Soap Soaps Stick Toiletries
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step back in time with our exclusive Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring an evocative WWI advertisement for Erasmic's 'British and Best' shaving stick from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image, rights managed, showcases a striking contrast between the mundane routine of shaving and the harsh realities of war. The advertisement, adorned with a bullet embedded in a bar of shaving soap, serves as a poignant reminder of the sacrifices made during this pivotal historical period. Bring this powerful piece of history into your home or office and start a conversation with our Fine Art Print.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 35.5cm x 53.3cm (14" x 21")
Estimated Product Size is 50.8cm x 68.6cm (20" x 27")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative image showcases an Erasmic shaving stick, a symbol of survival and resilience during the tumultuous times of World War I. The British-made shaving soap, emblazoned with the tagline "British and Best," holds a chilling yet inspiring story within its history. Embedded in the soap is a German bullet, a grim reminder of the brutal battles that raged across the Western Front. The bullet was said to have been extracted from the body of a brave private of the 2nd Middlesex Regiment, who carried the soap with him during the fierce fighting at Ypres in 1915. The soldier's life was miraculously spared when the bullet struck the soap instead of him, leaving him unscathed. The letter describing this extraordinary event was in the possession of the Erasmic company, adding an extraordinary layer of authenticity to their product. The advertisement not only served to promote the effectiveness of the shaving soap but also highlighted the heroic tale of the soldier whose life was saved by it. This poignant advertisement serves as a testament to the enduring human spirit during the darkest hours of the First World War. The Erasmic shaving stick, a seemingly mundane object, became a symbol of hope and survival, reminding us of the extraordinary stories that lie hidden within the annals of history.
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