This is simply gorgeous!
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Both of these images could be printed out on cardstock or watercolor paper and framed.
Both of these images could be printed out on cardstock or watercolor paper and framed.
This is such an amazing piece of artwork! I adore the colors and the beautiful flowers. This is a trade card or advertisement for Florida Water.
Florida Water is the American version of eau de cologne with an orange base that also includes lavender and cloves and was widely distributed in South America and the Caribbean. First introduced in 1808 it is still sold today using the same formula.
Florida Water was marketed as a unisex cologne and used as a body splash and skin toner because of it's refreshing and tonic qualities. It was also used as toilet water, or eau de toilet, by adding it to bath or wash water.
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The "Richest of all Perfumes" campaign began in 1880, which makes this trade card about 120 years old. Just beautiful!
I can image both of these cards made into hang tags, just punch a little hole in the top and slip a beautiful coordinating ribbon through it and what a unique tag you would have. I also think they would make gorgeous post cards.
I hope you enjoy these wonderful perfume ads from the past!
