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Advert for Homocea 1897
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Advert for Homocea 1897
Homocea brand, with toilet soap, embrocation and nursery powder, to help with the cure of oyclists, athletes, pedestrians, soreness, cures tired, swollen feet and rheumatism. Date: 1897
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1897 Athletes Brand Cooling Cures Feet Healing Nursery Packaging Pedestrians Powder Prevents Product Products Rheumatism Shaving Soap Soothing Swollen Tired Toilet Tube Homocea
EDITORS COMMENTS
Step back in time with this advertisement for Homocea, a popular brand of health and wellness products from the late 19th century. The image, dated 1897, showcases three of Homocea's offerings: a toilet soap, a nursery powder, and an embrocation in distinctive tubes. The toilet soap, with its elegant design and soothing blue label, was advertised as beneficial for the cure and prevention of chafing, making it an essential item for oyclists, athletes, and pedestrians. The embrocation, a cooling and soothing balm, was recommended for the relief of soreness and tired, swollen feet, while the nursery powder was marketed as a cure for rheumatism and other ailments. The packaging, reminiscent of the Victorian era, exudes an air of sophistication and trustworthiness. The use of tubes for the soap and embrocation was a modern innovation at the time, making the products easy to use and convenient to carry. This advertisement offers a glimpse into the past, when people sought natural remedies for common ailments and relied on trusted brands like Homocea to help them feel their best. The image is a testament to the enduring power of advertising to capture our attention and appeal to our desire for health and wellbeing.
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