{"product_id":"antique-laundry-collectible-bleu-parfume-daloz-1900-paris-exposition-grand-prix","title":"Antique Laundry Collectible 1887 - Bleu Parfumé Daloz – Paris Exposition Grand Prix","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"1002\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eDiscover this authentic \u003cstrong data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"736\"\u003eBleu Parfumé Daloz\u003c\/strong\u003e box, an attractive example of early 20th-century French commercial packaging. Produced by \u003cstrong data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"854\"\u003eE. Daloz of Dole (Jura)\u003c\/strong\u003e, the box originally contained perfumed laundry blue (\"bleu à laver\"), a whitening agent traditionally used to brighten white linens during washing.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1004\" data-end=\"1316\"\u003eThe beautifully printed label proudly mentions the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1055\" data-end=\"1070\"\u003e1887 patent\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1130\"\u003eGrand Prix awarded at the 1900 Paris Exposition\u003c\/strong\u003e, reflecting the advertising style of the Belle Époque. With its elegant typography and decorative graphics, this survivor is a wonderful example of vintage French household advertising.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1318\" data-end=\"1679\"\u003e🔹 Original \u003cstrong data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1352\"\u003eBleu Parfumé Daloz\u003c\/strong\u003e box\u003cbr data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1359\"\u003e🔹 Manufactured by \u003cstrong data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1390\"\u003eE. Daloz\u003c\/strong\u003e, Dole (Jura), France\u003cbr data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1455\"\u003e🔹 Originally contained perfumed laundry blue for whitening linens\u003cbr data-start=\"1521\" data-end=\"1524\"\u003e🔹 Attractive Belle Époque advertising label\u003cbr data-start=\"1568\" data-end=\"1571\"\u003e🔹 References the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1589\" data-end=\"1604\"\u003e1887 patent\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"1609\" data-end=\"1645\"\u003e1900 Paris Exposition Grand Prix\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1645\" data-end=\"1648\"\u003e🔹 Empty original cardboard box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"2024\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1681\" data-end=\"1695\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good antique condition with expected signs of age. The box displays wear, edge rubbing, small tears, staining, and losses to the paper covering, all consistent with over a century of storage. The advertising label remains largely intact and displays beautifully. Please examine the photographs carefully for the exact condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2026\" data-end=\"2161\"\u003eAn appealing addition to any collection of antique French advertising, household products, Belle Époque ephemera, or vintage packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2163\" data-end=\"2166\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1txuxoi\" data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1388\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e🪶 Collector's Note\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2238\" data-end=\"2584\"\u003eBefore modern detergents and optical brighteners, \u003cstrong data-start=\"2288\" data-end=\"2304\"\u003elaundry blue\u003c\/strong\u003e was widely used throughout Europe to restore the brilliance of white fabrics by neutralizing yellow tones. The French company \u003cstrong data-start=\"2431\" data-end=\"2443\"\u003eE. Daloz\u003c\/strong\u003e, based in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2454\" data-end=\"2469\"\u003eDole (Jura)\u003c\/strong\u003e, became well known for its \u003cstrong data-start=\"2497\" data-end=\"2519\"\u003eBleu Parfumé Daloz\u003c\/strong\u003e, a perfumed laundry blue promoted as both effective and refined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2586\" data-end=\"3026\"\u003eThis beautifully printed box, dating from the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2632\" data-end=\"2654\"\u003eearly 20th century\u003c\/strong\u003e, reflects the elegant advertising style of the Belle Époque. Its references to the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2738\" data-end=\"2753\"\u003e1887 patent\u003c\/strong\u003e and the \u003cstrong data-start=\"2762\" data-end=\"2805\"\u003eGrand Prix at the 1900 Paris Exposition\u003c\/strong\u003e illustrate how manufacturers proudly displayed awards and innovations to distinguish their products. Today, surviving examples are appreciated by collectors of French advertising, antique packaging, and domestic history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Antique Arcana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54880308953356,"sku":null,"price":109.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/7225\/7292\/files\/LaundryCollectible1900bleu_1.jpg?v=1784894912","url":"https:\/\/www.antiquearcana.com\/products\/antique-laundry-collectible-bleu-parfume-daloz-1900-paris-exposition-grand-prix","provider":"Antique Arcana","version":"1.0","type":"link"}