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FIRST SOAP
THE FIRST SOAP the Gauls used a mixture of tallow and ashes
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Ashes Gauls Inventions Mixture Soap Tallow
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 30.4cm (8" x 12")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 45.8cm (14" x 18")
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
1. Title: The First Soap: A Historical Mixture of Tallow and Ashes. This intriguing image depicts the ancient process of soap-making, as practiced by the Gauls, an ancient Celtic people inhabiting Europe from the 5th century BC to the 1st century AD. The Gauls were known for their innovative use of natural resources, and the creation of soap from a simple mixture of tallow and ashes was one of their most significant discoveries. Soap, an essential component of personal hygiene and cleaning, has a rich history that dates back to the earliest civilizations. However, the exact origins of soap-making remain a subject of debate among historians. The Gauls' method, which involved rendering animal fat, or tallow, and mixing it with wood ashes, is one of the earliest known records of soap production. The process began with the collection of tallow, which was obtained by rendering animal fat, usually from sheep or cattle. The tallow was then heated and mixed with water, creating a thin, soapy liquid. Simultaneously, wood ashes were collected and mixed with water to form a lye solution. The two mixtures were then combined, and the resulting reaction produced glycerin and soap. The soap produced by the Gauls was primarily used for personal hygiene, with the lye solution used for washing clothing. This discovery revolutionized the way ancient civilizations maintained cleanliness and improved their overall health. The simple yet effective mixture of tallow and ashes paved the way for the development of more sophisticated soap-making techniques in later centuries. This image offers a glimpse into the past, illustrating the ingenuity and resourcefulness of the ancient Gauls. Their discovery of soap-making not only revolutionized personal hygiene but also marked an essential milestone in the history of human innovation.
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