Historical information
Robert Spear Hudson (d. 1884) invented the first dry soap powder in 1837 and called it extract of soap. Following his death the company was taken over by his son and later (1908) sold to Lever Bros. a subsidiary of Uni lever. Hudson was the first to use advertising posters created by professional artists. This piece appears to be the lid from a wooden box.
Physical description
Sign for Hudson's Extract of Soap. Sign is paper glued on to timber. The sign is predominantly red, green and black.
