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Soap

Object number2012.18.3

Manufacturer Calgon Carbon Corporation

OriginPittsburgh, PA

Mediumgold; silver; diamonds

Credit LineGift of Robert P. Newcomer, Jr.

DescriptionPowered soap in rectangular metal container. Metal opening spout possibly covered in glue to keep closed. Embossing on top. Silver and green label covers entire body of container.Dimensions7.5 x 3.75 x 2.5 in. (19.1 x 9.5 x 6.4 cm)
MarksTop: "KEEP / SPOUT / CLOSED" ; stamp, "3377".

Front, bottom: "Mfd. for and / Packaged by" "CALGON, INC./ Net.Wt. 1 lb.-3oz." "Pittsburgh / Pennsylvania".

Printed on front: "MAKES WATER / SOFTER THAN RAIN / Helps Soap to Cleanse Helps Water to Rinse / [surrounded by images of rain drops] calgon / REG. U.S. PAT. OFF. / WORKS WONDERS WITH WATER".

Printed on left side: "AN EXCLUSIVE PATENTED PRODUCT / ENDORSED BY LEADING SCIENTIFIC AUTHORITIES IN AMERICA AND ABROAD".

Printed on right side: "RAIN IS NORMAL WATER. ONLY CALGON "NORMALIZES" WATER / UNEXCELLED (?) FOR WASHING DELICATE SKIN, HAIR AND FABRICS".

Printed on back side: product information, uses and directions.
Historical NotesPart of a collection related to Calgon Carbon Corporation (CCC.) CCC was founded in 1942 as the Pittsburgh Coke & Chemical Company, a manufacturer of products used in steel production. CCC got its start by creating a bituminous coal-based filter for gas masks during WWII. Still based in Pittsburgh, the company produces carbon based filtration and purification products.

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