1958 Rinso Trial Size Laundry Powder
A rare unopened 1958 trial-size Rinso packet, preserved in contact wrap and featuring classic mid-century branding and usage instructions.
This unopened trial-size packet of Rinso laundry powder dates to approximately 1958, during the period when Rinso was a leading global detergent brand produced by Unilever and widely sold across Australia, the UK, and the United States. The packaging features bold mid-century typography with the iconic yellow Rinso lettering on a deep green background and the promotional line “Washes Whiter–Brighter Than Brand-New!”.
This packet carries the red banner “Trial Size – Not for Sale!”, typically used for promotional samples included with appliances or delivered door-to-door. The reverse panel includes full printed washing instructions, though some text has faded or been obscured by age. The packet remains sealed and unopened, and has been wrapped in clear contact film to stabilise the cardboard and prevent deterioration.
Its compact size (110 mm × 35 mm × 150 mm) and striking advertising design make it an appealing collectible for lovers ofvintage packaging, mid-century household memorabilia, and laundry ephemera.
Features
Measurements: 110 mm (W) × 35 mm (D) × 150mm (H)
Condition: Fair - Ripped wrapped in contact to keep together
Markings: marked “Trial Size – Not for Sale!”
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