Name/Title
SoapEntry/Object ID
1974.16Description
Souvenir bar of soap molded as a bust of a man with short hair and a large mustache (Admiral George Dewey). It is accompanied by a retail box printed on the lid with a blue flag and the words, ""OUR HERO" TOILET SOAP / MANHATTAN SOAP CO."Context
Given as a gift to Lena Scribner by Fred Hall of South Cabot, Vermont, as a souvenir of their celebration of Dewey Day in Montpelier, Vermont, in 1899.Acquisition
Accession
1974.16Source or Donor
Scribner, LenaMade/Created
Manufacturer
Manhattan Soap CompanyDate made
1899Place
City
New York CityState/Province
New YorkCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
SoapNomenclature Sub-Class
Hygiene ObjectsNomenclature Class
Toilet ArticlesNomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal ObjectsDimensions
Dimension Description
Overall (soap)Height
3-13/16 inRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Dewey, George (1837-1917)Related Places
Place
City
MontpelierCounty
Washington CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaRelated Events
Event
Dewey DayEvent
Spanish-American War