Racist advert for Pear's soap
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Racist advert for Pear's soap
Adverts like this for Pear's soap, exploiting the differences between Black and White, are seen as explicitly racist today. They reinforce the stereotype of Black skin as dark and undesirable, while White is superior and pure. This British advert dates from the early 19th century.
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