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Soap

Object number2012.18.4

Manufacturer Calgon Carbon Corporation

OriginPittsburgh, PA

Mediumcardboard; powdered soap

Credit LineGift of Robert P. Newcomer, Jr.

DescriptionUnopened powered soap in rectangular cardboard container.Dimensions7.125 x 4.375 x 1.625 in. (18.1 x 11.1 x 4.1 cm)
InscriptionsPrinted in blue and green on front: "sure / NEW STAIN REMOVING PRE-SOAK / WITH ENZYMES--FROM CALGON / ALL WASHABLES--EVEN PERMANENT PRESS"; and "NEW WT. 12 OZ." on bottom.

Right side has product information and also maker's info on bottom "Calgon Corporation / Pittsburgh, Pa. 15230".

Left side has additional product information.

Back side: "new sure / THE ALL-LAUNDRY ENZYME*PRE-SOAK / THAT BREAKS DOWN STAINS / THE WAY NATURE BREAKS DOWN PROTEINS" followed by directions; maker's symbol on bottom and "CALGON / CORPORATION / SUBSIDIARY OF MERCK & CO., INC.".

Printed on top and base: "NEW sure / All-laundry pre-soak with stain removing enzymes"; top right corner, "REGULAR / [circle for price]".
MarksPrinted in blue and green on front: "sure / NEW STAIN REMOVING PRE-SOAK / WITH ENZYMES--FROM CALGON / ALL WASHABLES--EVEN PERMANENT PRESS"; and "NEW WT. 12 OZ." on bottom.

Right side has product information and also maker's info on bottom "Calgon Corporation / Pittsburgh, Pa. 15230".

Left side has additional product information.

Back side: "new sure / THE ALL-LAUNDRY ENZYME*PRE-SOAK / THAT BREAKS DOWN STAINS / THE WAY NATURE BREAKS DOWN PROTEINS" followed by directions; maker's symbol on bottom and "CALGON / CORPORATION / SUBSIDIARY OF MERCK & CO., INC.".

Printed on top and base: "NEW sure / All-laundry pre-soak with stain removing enzymes"; top right corner, "REGULAR / [circle for price]".
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.

Related institution Merck and Company, Inc.

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