Soapine

Mediumpaper

Dimensions2 5/8 × 4 in. (6.7 × 10.2 cm)

Donor credit lineKendall Whaling Museum Collection Transfer

Object number2001.100.5177

Institutional Credit LineCourtesy of the New Bedford Whaling Museum

DescriptionAdvertiser's Card- Arctic scene. Shed-like structure on land to left with Soapine whale logo (beached whale with white spot on side with "Soapine DID IT". Under that is a sign "Yankee Notion". In front of shed is a very large box of Soapine, almost as big as the shed. To right is a flagpole, flying U.S. flag, with Soapine box at top of pole. Behind shed is Soapine whale, beached, with men washing ("Soapine DID IT"). Prominent historical figures are in rowboats in the water and standing around the shed. "Soapine is always ahead / you will find it at the North Pole when you get there" across the top.

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