Wonder if Mary Made Her Own Soap?

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Angela, there do occur palm soap and soap cake purchases in the late 1850s. However, Ruth P. R. assumes prior to that soap was homemade.

Laurie - I would think also in the US there are lots of manufactures that handmake soap using the old methods as this has become a lifestyle product. One is even in Lincoln (UK):
http://www.lincolnsoapcompany.co.uk/index.html

Yes, Eva, we have boutique and organic, etc. handmade soaps (I use them myself), but mass-produced commercial brands are much more prevalent. We used to have Victorian craft fairs at Surratt House, and one lady demonstrated soap making. She also came when we had an indoor exhibit and outdoor activities related to "Woman's Work Is Never Done." Time consuming and hot!