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Geography Prince Edward Island, Canada
Dimensions121 x 14.5 cm
Object numberHF.81.45.113
DescriptionRectangular. Painted black with white lettering. sign has an a rough/ abrasive finish.
Narrative
Sign for Gilletts Perfume Lye. This cleanser was likely for a specific product sold by the E.W. Gillett Company Limited. The E.W. Gillett Company Ltd. was founded in 1852 in Toronto Ontario. Its industry was baking powder, yeast cakes, and lye. In 1929 it merged with other companies to form Standard Brands, Inc. 
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