(Original text : *The ad has no copyright markings on it as can be seen in the links above.
It can be dated from the Life publication date.
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This is a copy of the ad from ''Life'' Magazine, 10 September 1945, which has no copyright marks on it. Will change the license to free use after the upload.
Swan Soap ad with Joan Davis ==Licensing== {{Non-free promotional}} {{Non-free 2D art}} {{Non-free use rationale |Article=Joan Davis |Description=Swan Soap ad with Joan Davis |Source=http://www.tias.com/3943/InventoryPage/1694589/1.html |Portion=Single
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