Name/Title
SoapEntry/Object ID
1997.18.19Description
This is a bar of Octagon brand all-purpose soap produced by Colgate. The soap is in the original white packaging with black text and red stripes on the front. The soap measures 1" (h) x 2.5" (w) x 4.5" (l).
This soap is for laundry and household cleaning. It is still sold today, but its most popular period was during the 1930sCollection
Permanent CollectionLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
SoapNomenclature Sub-Class
Hygiene ObjectsNomenclature Class
Toilet ArticlesNomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal Objects