Shakespeare’s “As you Like It” - Seven Ages of Man Paper Dolls Promote Kirkman’s Soap

Brooklyn, Buffalo: Kirkman’s Borax Soap, 1895. Complete die-cut set with original envelope insert - wear to insert.. Includes a 4 1/4" self-standing die-cut paper doll of an infant. Captioned 1st Age - The Seven Ages, Shakespeare' The reverse reads "First Age- THE INFANT. Baby's clothes its little stockings -- its cunning little undershirts -- its sweet snowy dress -- should all be washed with Kirkman's Borax Soap. Don't use cheap and nasty soaps in washing the dear child's things". Shakespeare's verse reads At first the infant, Mewling and puking in the nurse's arms. The remainder of this advertising set includes six (6) different costumes and hats. They include The School Boy,The Lover,The Soldier,The Judge,An Old Man, and The Ancient. Each captioned with age appropriate information re the Borax soap on reverse. Also includes original promotional sheet from Kirkman's Soap.