Beware of Imitations (Dingman's Soap)

(Buffalo, NY): Dingman Soap Co., 1880. Very good. Large advertising sign, n. d. (late 19th century); 11 x 6; thick card stock - chromolithographed illustration and text in blue to recto; period wholesaler's stamp to verso; minor wear - in very good to near fine condition.A colorful advertising piece for Dingman's Soap, it featured a beautiful girl with a mandolin and the following rhyme: "Of all the jewels, the diamond pure, / Has proved most fit for youth and beauty; / Of all the soaps, The Dingman, sure, / Has Proved the BEST for household duty." Founded by Archibald Dingman in the late 19th century and headquartered in Buffalo, the company would be remembered not only for its quality soap, but also fot its beautiful promotional items (present one included).