Vintage 1940s Rinso Soap Box Sealed NOS Full 9oz Lever Bros Cambridge MA Prop For Sale
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Vintage 1940s Rinso Soap Box Sealed NOS Full 9oz Lever Bros Cambridge MA Prop: $45.00
Vintage 1940s Rinso Granulated Soap Box – New Old Stock (NOS), Fully Sealed & Full! Description: Up for sale is a beautiful, highly collectible piece of mid-century Americana: an authentic, original 1940s Rinso Granulated Soap box manufactured by the Lever Brothers Company out of Cambridge, Massachusetts.This is New Old Stock (NOS)—it remains completely unopened, fully factory-sealed, and contains its original 9 ounces of granulated soap.Condition Details:
Excellent Vintage Condition: The box features vibrant green and yellow graphics showing the iconic imagery of a woman hanging freshly washed, crisp white laundry on the line.
Preserved: It is currently protected in a clear plastic wrap to safeguard the cardboard from shelf wear, dust, or moisture.
Structural Integrity: The box holds its shape remarkably well for being roughly 80 years old, with crisp edges and minimal age-related compression. Please review the high-resolution photos to inspect the exact condition of all sides.
Historical Context: This box features the historic "Cambridge, Mass." manufacturing imprint on the back, dating it strictly prior to Lever Brothers moving their main headquarters to New York around 1950. It also predates the late-1940s addition of "Solium" to their formula, making it a true early-1940s survivor.Perfect as a nostalgic decor piece for a retro laundry room, a movie/theatrical prop, or a standout addition to a vintage advertising collection!Shipping & Handling: Vintage soap powder can occasionally settle or trace-leak through cardboard seams during transit due to age. To ensure it arrives in the exact condition pictured, this item will be safely double-bagged and packed with premium cushioning inside a sturdy shipping box. Item Specifics
Brand: Rinso
Type of Advertising: Soap Box / Laundry Detergent
Date of Creation: 1940s (Circa 1940-1947)
Original/Reproduction: Original
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States (Cambridge, Mass.)
