3-078-291 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

Advertisement for Pears' Soap, 1890. 'Perfectly Pure - The Best is the Cheapest - THE FAMOUS ENGLISH COMPLEXION SOAP - SEE what Mary Anderson writes: London, Dec. 24, 1883. "I have used your Soap for two years with the greatest satisfaction, for I find it the very best." "TO MESSRS- PEARS." MARY ANDERSON. - NOTHING ADDS SO MUCH TO PERSONAL APPEARANCE - As a Bright, Clear Complexion and a Soft Skin. With these the plainest features become attractive. Without them the handsomest are but coldly impressive. Many a complexion is marred by impure Alkaline and Colored Toilet Soap. Pears' Soap - Established 100 Years in London - KEEPS THE HANDS SOFT - IMPROVES THE COMPLEXION - A SPECIALTY for the SKIN & COMPLEXION. Is recommended by the greatest English authority on the Skin. Prof. SIR ERASMUS WILSON, F. R. S. Pres. of the Royal Col. of Surgeons, England. For Sale throughout the Civilized World. 15 INTERNATIONAL AWARDS. KEEPS THE PORES OPEN - KEEPS THE SKIN SOFT - Good Complexion! and Nice Hands!' Mary Anderson (1859-1940) was an American theatre actress. In 1887 she appeared in a London production of "The Winter's Tale" in the double role of Perdita and Hermione (the first actress to include this innovation). From "Illustrated London News", 1890.