1930s/40s Vintage FLASH Hand Cleaner Tin early 20th c watercolor It was described as Polish

It was described as Polish

Late 19th century I'd guess

one can definitely feel the love and care of their maker

but at least to my eye they have a very definite confidence and sophistication

handle measures 1" across

1930s/40s Vintage FLASH Hand Cleaner Tin early 20th c watercolor It was described as PolishI always pick these up when I find them, to my eye just about the best package design ever. 1930s 40s, made by Flash Chemical Co. in Cambridge, MA for use "when all soaps fail." This is a 3 pound size can, I believe the largest that was made. 4 7 8" t x 4 1 4" in diameter. Some rusting to the surface on the back side and underside of of the can, and whitening fading to the lid, perhaps from the cleaner doing its work! Lid comes off easily but fits