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Air-Float Corylopsis Face Powder

Measurements:
overall: 1 1/8 in x 3 in; 2.8575 cm x 7.62 cm
Object Name:
cosmetic
powder, face
Other Terms:
Cosmetics; Patent Medicines; Drugs; Non-Liquid
Place made:
United States: New York, New York City
Credit Line:
Gift of Gary P. and Sandra Baden
ID Number:
1979.0798.283
Accession number:
1979.0798
Catalog number:
1979.0798.283
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
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http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ad-ec2a-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
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edanmdm:nmah_717231
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Airspun Beauty Powder

Collection:
Reid Drugstore  Search this
Maker:
Coty  Search this
Measurements:
overall: 1 1/2 in x 3 3/8 in; 3.81 cm x 8.5725 cm
Object Name:
powder, face
cosmetic
Other Terms:
Beauty Powder; ?; Cosmetics; Drugs
Place made:
United States: New York, New York City
Credit Line:
Gift of Blanche E. Reid
ID Number:
1984.0351.327
Accession number:
1984.0351
Catalog number:
1984.0351.327
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-4e93-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
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edanmdm:nmah_738026
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Airspun Face Powder, Suntan Golden Tone

Maker:
Coty  Search this
Measurements:
overall: 1 1/2 in x 3 3/8 in; 3.81 cm x 8.5725 cm
Object Name:
powder, face
cosmetic
Other Terms:
Cosmetics; Patent Medicines; Drugs; Non-Liquid
Place made:
United States: New York, New York City
Credit Line:
Gift of Robert J. Locurto
ID Number:
1981.0219.026
Accession number:
1981.0219
Catalog number:
1981.0219.026
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-c511-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
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edanmdm:nmah_719909
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Almay Hypo-Allergenic Face Powder, Soft Beige

Maker:
Almay  Search this
Measurements:
overall: 3 5/8 in x 3 5/8 in; 9.1821 cm x 9.2075 cm
Object Name:
cosmetic
powder, face
Place made:
United States: New York, New York City
Credit Line:
Victory Drugstore
ID Number:
1982.0055.05
Catalog number:
1982.0055.05
Accession number:
1982.0055
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ad-5d3f-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
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Alo Sun Fashion Tan SPF 2, Contains Pure Aloe Vera Gel

Physical Description:
aloe vera gel (product active ingredients)
homosalate (product active ingredients)
Measurements:
overall: 6 3/4 in x 2 1/4 in x 1 5/8 in; 17.145 cm x 5.715 cm x 4.1275 cm
Object Name:
suntan lotion
Other Terms:
cosmetic
Place made:
United States: Florida, Pompano Beach
Location of distributor:
United States: Florida, Pompano Beach
Collection:
Georgetown Pharmacy  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Matthew E. Donahue, M.D., in memory of Francis Donahue
ID Number:
2002.0136.103
Accession number:
2002.0136
Catalog number:
2002.0136.103
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-b01a-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
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edanmdm:nmah_1215843
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Alpine Mexicola Rouge

Maker:
The M. Stein Cosmetic Co.  Search this
Physical Description:
cardboard (container material)
Measurements:
overall: 5/8 in x 2 1/2 in; 1.5875 cm x 6.35 cm
Object Name:
cosmetic
rouge
Other Terms:
Rouge; Cosmetics
Place made:
United States: New York, New York City
ID Number:
MG.293320.0832
Catalog number:
293320.0832
Accession number:
293320
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-d3c1-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1298240
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Alpine Rouge Number Eighteen

Maker:
The M. Stein Cosmetic Co.  Search this
Physical Description:
cardboard (container material)
Measurements:
overall: 5/8 in x 2 1/2 in; 1.5875 cm x 6.35 cm
Object Name:
cosmetic
rouge
Other Terms:
Rouge; Cosmetics
Place made:
United States: New York, New York City
ID Number:
MG.293320.0831
Catalog number:
293320.0831
Accession number:
293320
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-d3c0-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
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edanmdm:nmah_1298239
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Ammoniated Mercury

Maker:
Sharp and Dohme  Search this
Measurements:
overall: 4 3/8 in x 4 in; 11.1125 cm x 10.16 cm
Object Name:
pharmaceutical
Ammoniated Mercury
cosmetic
ointment
Other Terms:
Ammoniated Mercury; Pharmaceuticals; Non-Liquid
Place made:
United States: Maryland, Baltimore
ID Number:
ZZ.RSN81535V17
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-431f-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_715954
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Arabian Style Egg Shampoo Cream

Physical Description:
paper (container material)
glass (container material)
Measurements:
overall: 5 3/8 in x 2 7/8 in; 13.6525 cm x 7.3025 cm
Object Name:
hair care product
shampoo
Other Terms:
Cosmetics
Place made:
United States: Maryland, Baltimore
Date made:
ca 1913-1919
Web subject:
Hair Care Products  Search this
Collection:
Georgetown Pharmacy  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Matthew E. Donahue, M.D., in memory of Francis Donahue
ID Number:
2002.0136.092
Accession number:
2002.0136
Catalog number:
2002.0136.092
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
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http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-ae5f-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1215832
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Ardena Invisible Veil, Set of 6 Sample Boxes

Maker:
Elizabeth Arden Inc.  Search this
Physical Description:
paper (container material)
powder (product material)
Measurements:
overall: 6 in x 2 in; 15.24 cm x 5.08 cm
Object Name:
face powder, set of 6 sample boxes
cosmetic
powder, face
Place made:
United States: New York, New York City
Date made:
ca 1950
Credit Line:
Gift of Ruth Kline
ID Number:
2009.3030.04
Nonaccession number:
2009.3030
Catalog number:
2009.3030.04
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ac-fb00-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1359806
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Armand Cold Cream Compacte Powder

Measurements:
overall: 2 3/4 in x 2 3/4 in x 3/4 in; 6.985 cm x 6.985 cm x 1.905 cm
Object Name:
cosmetic
powder, face
Place made:
United States: Iowa, Des Moines
Date made:
1920s
Credit Line:
Gift of Sidney Glaser
ID Number:
1985.0481.243
Accession number:
1985.0481
Catalog number:
1985.0481.243
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ad-88bd-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1416294
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Armand Cold Cream Talcum

Physical Description:
ferrous metal, paint (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 6 in x 2 3/8 in x 1 in; 15.24 cm x 6.0325 cm x 2.54 cm
Object Name:
cosmetic
powder, face
Other Terms:
Cosmetics; Patent Medicines; Drugs; Non-Liquid
Date made:
1920s
Credit Line:
Gift of Gary P. and Sandra Baden
ID Number:
1979.0798.292
Accession number:
1979.0798
Catalog number:
1979.0798.292
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-53d9-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_716450
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Armand Compacte Rouge

Measurements:
overall: 3/8 in x 1 5/8 in; .9271 cm x 4.1275 cm
Object Name:
cosmetic
rouge
Place made:
United States: Iowa, Des Moines
Credit Line:
Gift of Sidney Glaser
ID Number:
1985.0481.244
Catalog number:
1985.0481.244
Accession number:
1985.0481
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-9826-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1416297
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Armand Lip and Cheek Rouge

Measurements:
overall: 1/4 in x 1 in; .635 cm x 2.54 cm
Object Name:
cosmetic
rouge
Other Terms:
Cosmetics; Patent Medicines; Drugs; Non-Liquid
Place made:
United States: Iowa, Des Moines
Credit Line:
Gift of Gary P. and Sandra Baden
ID Number:
1979.0798.337
Accession number:
1979.0798
Catalog number:
1979.0798.337
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-246a-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_716565
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Armand, Rouge Pink

Measurements:
overall: 3/8 in x 1 5/8 in; .9525 cm x 4.1275 cm
Object Name:
cosmetic
rouge
Place made:
United States: Iowa, Des Moines
Credit Line:
Gift of Sidney Glaser
ID Number:
1985.0481.453
Catalog number:
1985.0481.453
Accession number:
1985.0481
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b3-6899-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1416300
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Assorted Styles of Hair Pins and Hat Pins

Measurements:
overall, as housed: 4 in x 6 3/4 in; 10.16 cm x 17.145 cm
Object Name:
hair pins
hair care product
hat pins
Other Terms:
Cosmetics
ID Number:
MG.293320.0945
Catalog number:
293320.0945
Accession number:
293320
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-d355-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1297956

Avon Cream Rouge, Crusader Red

Maker:
Avon Products  Search this
Physical Description:
plastic (container material)
Measurements:
overall: 3/8 in x 1 5/8 in; .9525 cm x 4.1275 cm
Object Name:
cosmetic
rouge
Other Terms:
Rouge, Cream; Cosmetics
Place made:
United States: New York, New York City
Canada: Quebec, Montreal
ID Number:
MG.293320.0948
Catalog number:
293320.0948
Accession number:
293320
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-dadf-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1297959
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Ayer's Hair Invigorator

Physical Description:
glycerin; quinin; capsicum; sulphur; sodium chlorid; sage; water; perfume (product ingredients)
glass (container material)
paper (label material)
Measurements:
overall: 7 1/2 in x 2 3/8 in x 2 in; 19.05 cm x 6.0325 cm x 5.08 cm
Object Name:
hair tonic
cosmetic
Object Type:
Cosmetics
Place made:
United States: Massachusetts, Lowell
Web subject:
Hair Care Products  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of Mario Cassinelli, Jr.
ID Number:
1984.0782.349
Catalog number:
1984.0782.349
Accession number:
1984.0782
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a0-df22-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_209769
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Bain De Soleil Sunless Dark Tanning Creme, Medium to Dark Tan

Distributor:
Proctor & Gamble  Search this
Maker:
Procter & Gamble Company  Search this
Physical Description:
butylene glycol (product active ingredients)
plastic (container material)
ppg-20 methyl glucose ether distearate (product active ingredients)
cetyl alcohol (product active ingredients)
dihydroxyacetone (product active ingredients)
octyl palmitate (product active ingredients)
stearyl alcohol (product active ingredients)
glycerin (product active ingredients)
Measurements:
overall: 6 1/8 in x 2 1/4 in x 1 3/4 in; 15.5575 cm x 5.715 cm x 4.445 cm
Object Name:
cosmetic
lotion, self tanning
Other Terms:
Skin Care Product
Place made:
United States: Ohio, Cincinnati
Location of distributor:
United States: Ohio, Cincinnati
Date made:
ca 1997
ID Number:
1998.0102.08
Catalog number:
1998.0102.08
Accession number:
1998.0102
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-0c45-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_688387
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Bateek Compact Powder Refill

Maker:
Andrew Jergens Company  Search this
Measurements:
overall: 3/4 in x 2 3/8 in; 1.905 cm x 6.0325 cm
Object Name:
cosmetic
powder, face
Place made:
United States: Ohio, Cincinnati
Credit Line:
Gift of Sidney Glaser
ID Number:
1985.0481.246
Catalog number:
1985.0481.246
Accession number:
1985.0481
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ad-88bf-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
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edanmdm:nmah_1416302
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