Figure 13.
A vintage advertisement shows a woman holding Maniol hand cream, linking soft, well cared for hands with beauty, affection, and everyday personal care.The advertisement shows a woman looking down at her hands while holding a tube labelled Maniol. A speech style caption reads kanske en kyss pa hand, suggesting affection connected with well cared for hands. The Swedish text below explains that beautiful, well kept hands signal refinement and culture, and advises massaging Maniol into the hands every evening and after washing. The brand name Maniol fran Gahns appears at the bottom, reinforcing regular use to maintain softness, cleanliness, and protection.

Perhaps a kiss on the hand

Source:Svenska Dagbladet, 4 November 1940

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