Pears' Soap Advertisement Butterfly
Image: Miami U. Libraries - Digital Collections (Public domain)
Common NamePears' Soap Advertisement Butterfly
Scientific NameN/A (Artistic representation)
FamilyN/A (Artistic representation)
SubfamilyN/A (Artistic representation)
Primary Colorsblack, orange, yellow, blue
HabitatN/A (Advertisement)
Geographic RangeN/A (Advertisement)
Flight PeriodN/A (Advertisement)
Lifecycle NotesN/A (Advertisement)
Identification TipsThis item is identifiable as an advertisement by the 'PEARS' SOAP' text clearly visible on its forewings; it is not a biological specimen of a butterfly or moth.
Description
This is a vintage die-cut advertisement for Pears' Soap, shaped like a butterfly. Its forewings are predominantly black with prominent orange bands bearing the 'PEARS' SOAP' text, while the hindwings are yellow with distinct blue and black markings.
