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Manufactured by:
Hindustan Unilever Limited, Indian, founded 1932  Search this
Medium:
cardboard, plastic, ink
Dimensions:
H x W x D (product tube): 5 11/16 × 1 15/16 × 1 3/16 in. (14.5 × 5 × 3 cm)
H x W x D (box): 5 15/16 × 2 × 1 1/4 in. (15.1 × 5.1 × 3.2 cm)
Type:
cosmetics
Place made:
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Asia
Date:
2014
Description:
The packaging is dark burgundy in color. In the top third of the front of the box is the brand name and product name in curved and block lettering, respectively, in silver and white text [Fair &/Lovely/MAX/FAIRNESS/MULTI EXPERT/FACE CREAM]. Diagonally across the front of the box is a stylized, silver, double-helix with a central image of a man in the second helix-grouping. The man looks at the viewer from the shoulders up; behind his PR shoulder is an image of the same man with darker skin. To the right and beneath the image of the man is a small section that has a yellow background and red text which reads [**FREE/Fair &/Lovely/Face wash 20 g/with this pack]. On the back and sides of the box are the directions for use, ingredients, and manufacturer information. Text on back and sides is in silver and white.
Topic:
African American  Search this
Beauty culture  Search this
Colorism  Search this
Men  Search this
Credit Line:
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number:
2014.283ab
Restrictions & Rights:
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
See more items in:
National Museum of African American History and Culture Collection
Classification:
Accessories and Personal Effects
Data Source:
National Museum of African American History and Culture
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd59dd39ef7-60da-4e06-a6b4-c40a25b20f08
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmaahc_2014.283ab