Name/TitleLux Box

About this object'Magnum size' box of Lux soap powder, opened at the top of one side and containing some of the original soap powder. Mostly dark blue. The rear is white and contains a section on 'fabric tips', instructions, and an illustration of a woman wearing a black and white jacket.

Lux flakes came onto the market in 1899 although it was not until the 1920's that Lux soap flakes were introduced in the UK.

This object is part of our permanent Domestic Life display - 'The 1950's Kitchen.

MakerLever Bros.

Place MadePort Sunlight Cheshire

Medium and MaterialsCarboard: colour, blue, red, white, black
some original soap powder

Inscription and MarksPrinted front: Magnum size LUX BY APPOINTMENT TO H.M. THE Queen, soap makers; LEVER BROTHERS PORT SUNLIGHT, LIMITED.
IF ITS SAFE IN WATER, ITS SAFE IN LUX
Print top and bottom: PRICE/LUX so through and so gentle NET WEIGHT 15oz
Print sides: LUX FOR ALL FINE THINGS
Print rear: Picture of woman, how to use; some fabric tips

MeasurementsHeight: 243mm
Width: 155mm
Depth: 50mm

Object Typebox

Object numberSTMEA:1994-16

Copyright LicenceAttribution - Non-commercial (cc)