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Which painting by Edmund Leighton did William Lever purchase in 1893?

  • The New Frock

  • Bubbles

  • The Accolade

  • God Speed

Answer

In 1893, William Lever purchased the painting "God Speed" by Edmund Leighton. This marked the beginning of his art collection, which he used to promote his soap products and compete with rival soap company A & F Pears.
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