Is Marriage a Failure?

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Saugatuck Douglas Historical Society

Name/Title

Is Marriage a Failure?

Entry/Object ID

2022.16.20

Scope and Content

"Is Marriage a failure?" "Not Much!" card advising that cleanliness, in both body and moral character, is a factor for a happy marriage. The color-printed outer cover of the advertising card depicts two jolly ladies and two jolly gentlemen, dress in fine clothing with feathered hair ornaments, top hats and gloves. The humbler inside of the card offers a six-line poem extolling the virtues of Water Queen Soap --- TRY IT. Card copyright 1888 by M.F. Tobin, N.Y., item 123. Previously cataloged as 95-72-3. Donate by Jane Van Dis of Saugatuck on Oct. 26, 1995. Accepted by William Kemperman

Context

Not specific to the Saugatuck-Douglas area but a puzzling example of 1888 ad copy.

Acquisition

Accession

2022.16

Acquisition Method

Found in Collection

Dimensions

Dimension Description

unfolded

Height

4-1/2 in

Width

6 in

Location

Filing cabinet

Files Accession Number

Condition

Notes

This card has been handled much in its life. The spine is ready to rip and the edges are notched and torn. A few stains and some ink has been ripped off near the gentleman's hat. Nevertheless, it retains its kooky charm.

Create Date

March 1, 2022

Update Date

March 1, 2022