Box, sample size: La France [laundry additive] "Free Trial Size Not To Be Sold." 3/4 Oz. La France Div., General Foods, Hoboken, n.d., ca. 1930s.
Entry/Object ID
2011.005.0010
Description
Box, sample size: La France blue-flake whitening soap additive. "Free Trial Size Not To Be Sold." 3/4 Ounce. Manufactured by La France Division of General Foods Corporation, Hoboken, N.J. No date, circa 1930s. Printed cardboard box box, 2-1/16" wide x 3-1/8" high x 7/8" deep. Unopened with original contents are present.
A formal name for the product does not appear on the box. Imprinted on the top and bottom panels with trial size text.
Acquisition
Accession
2011.005
Source or Donor
Lukacs, Claire
Acquisition Method
Gift
Credit Line
Museum Collections. Gift of a friend of the Museum.
Made/Created
Date made
1930 - 1940
Notes
Date: 1930-1940
Condition
Overall Condition
Good
General Notes
Note
Notes: La France Manufacturing Company was founded in Philadelphia in 1908. Became a division of Postum Co. in 1928 which adopted name of General Foods Corp. in 1929. When La France relocated to Hoboken has not been established.
Status: OK
Status By: dw
Status Date: 2011-02-22
