Pratt? / Broadside New discoveries Important to housekeepers caption title |

[ Broadside ] New discoveries! Important to housekeepers! | Washing Made Easy | -by- using | Pratt’s Improved | Washing Preparation Author: [ Pratt? ] Title: [ Broadside ] New discoveries! Important to housekeepers! | Washing Made Easy | -by- using | Pratt’s Improved | Washing Preparation Publication: unknown: unknown circa 1850 Description: 17 x 20 cm. Black ink printed on a very light pink (?) paper. Folded for mailing, some edges loss. No printer imprint. A few small paper losses at folds (no loss of meaning). Good. We have been unable to determine who Pratt was nor find any other examples of this small broadside. The Library Company of Philadelphia has an advertisement with the same caption title, size, and general topic “Washing made easy by using Hamblin’s improved washing preparation.” noted as circa 1850 (their record number 000146845). Perhaps it was offered to customers as a way to sell material at a local pharmacy? The advertisement contrasts the current washing preparation with “Washing Fluid” which will “injure and rot the clothes.” Further, this preparation won’t hurt your clothes, is okay for colored clothes, and will work with the finest fabrics. It includes sections for Directions of Use (4 table spoonfuls [sic] of the Preparation with 1 pint of Soft Soap), Directions for Hard Soap, and Directions for Making. As if cleaning clothes weren’t enough, the advertiser claims the Preparation will be found good for cleaning ceilings, floors, &c. Then oddly, it includes a receipt for making washing preparation. “Take three table spoonsfuls [sic] of Saleratuss, two spoonsful of strong camphor, and two tea spoonsful [sic] of Indigo Water, to one quart of water.” Seller ID: 28079 Subject: Broadsides Kuenzig Books Topsfield MA USA Since 1996 Kuenzig Books has bought and sold rare and/or interesting items in many fields with a focus on 19th and 20th century Science, Technology, and Engineering. We are particularly interested in the History of Computing, and the speed with which the technological innovations of the 20th century have impacted the way we live. You’ll discover some depth in Physics, Mathematics, Nobel Prize authors, Computing, Scientific Instruments, and Chemistry. We are members of the ABAA (Antiquarian Booksellers’ Association of America), ILAB (International League of Antiquarian Booksellers), SNEAB (Southern New England Antiquarian Booksellers), and IOBA (The Independent Online Booksellers Association). We often have material not listed here, please ask if you are looking for something specific. International Buyers Please Note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility. Please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs (if any) will be prior to bidding or buying if you are unfamiliar with this. We will not misrepresent the content or value of items on customs forms. We are not responsible for any customs delays, custom fees or any other related custom issues. Once we send shipping confirmation, be sure to check regularly with your local customs or post office to ensure that shipments are not returned “unclaimed”. If packages are returned to us “unclaimed” we are happy to resend them but will require separate payment from you for the second shipping charge. Terms and Conditions If you have any questions, please ask before bidding. We package carefully so that your items get to you in the condition they were sent. We ship to PayPal verified addresses only. Any refund fees charged to us by PayPal for payments that don’t match the verified addresses will be deducted from your refund. Delivery time frames can only be estimated and will depend on the service used, shipping origin, and destination. Payment All payments in US dollars. Payment must be received within 5 days. Please note that our prices on this venue are increased to reflect the fees charged here. Feedback We leave feedback for buyers once they have posted feedback for us. If you are unhappy with any aspect of a transaction with us, please contact us immediately. We work hard to keep buyers happy and to resolve the rare problem promptly. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.