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Object ID Number:
PH387
Object Name:
Packer's Tar Soap
Description / History:
Packer's Tar Soap
Manufactured by The Packer Company, New York, NY

The tar soap was used as a healing agent for a variety of skin conditions, and as natural protection against mosquito, chigger and tick bites. The soap was distributed in a 3.5in x 2.5in rectangular metal container.

Set of two (2) containers
Dimensions:
H–1 W–2.75 L–3.5 inches
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