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Lot 195:
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A framed advertising print for Sutton’s Compound Cream of Ammonia, produced for G. F. Sutton, Sons & Co. of London. The central graphic depicts a product bottle with a detailed label, surrounded by a blue banner stating TRY IT IN YOUR BATH. The composition features eight illustrated vignettes showing various domestic and industrial uses for the product, including bathing, cleaning culinary utensils, degreasing for engineers and motorists, laundry, carpet cleaning, and hospital sanitation. The text includes the main title Sutton’s COMPOUND Cream OF AMMONIA and specific captions for each scene such as IN YOUR MORNING BATH. REMOVES THAT TIRED FEELING and INVALUABLE TO ENGINEERS & MOTORISTS FOR REMOVING OIL AND GREASE. The illustrated bottle label bears the maker’s mark: G. F. SUTTON, SONS & CO. OSBORNE WORKS Brandon Road, Kings Cross LONDON. The print is presented in a modern wooden frame with a gilt-effect inner slip behind glass. The illustrations reflect the Edwardian era, featuring period dress and an early motor vehicle.
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