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Tawn Ladies Travel Kit No. 600

Maker:
McKesson and Robbins  Search this
Measurements:
overall: 7 1/2 in x 7 1/4 in x 2 1/8 in; 19.05 cm x 18.415 cm x 5.3975 cm
Object Name:
personal hygiene product
kit, travel
Place made:
United States: New York, New York City
United States: Connecticut, Bridgeport
ID Number:
1982.0050.04
Accession number:
1982.0050
Catalog number:
1982.0050.04
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Beauty and Hygiene Products: Fragrance
Beauty and Hygiene Products: Bathing
Beauty and Hygiene Products: Oral Care
Beauty and Hygiene Products: Alleviating Odor
Beauty and Health
Beauty and Hygiene Products: Hair Care and Enhancement
Beauty and Hygiene Products: Skin
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ad-ee25-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
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Golden Peacock Shampoo

Maker:
Paris Toilet Company  Search this
Physical Description:
glass (container material)
metal (container material)
paper (container material)
Measurements:
overall: 6 3/8 in x 2 1/4 in x 1 7/8 in; 16.1925 cm x 5.715 cm x 4.7625 cm
Object Name:
shampoo
hair care product
Other Terms:
Cosmetics; Patent Medicines; Drugs; Liquid
Place made:
United States: Tennessee, Paris
Date made:
1913-1927
Web subject:
Hair Care Products  Search this
ID Number:
1978.0883.084
Accession number:
1978.0883
Catalog number:
1978.0883.084
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Hair Care Products
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-491b-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_716460
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Tawn Men's Travel Kit

Title:
Tawn Men's Travel Kit
Maker:
McKesson and Robbins  Search this
Measurements:
overall: 4 1/2 in x 7 1/2 in x 2 1/8 in; 11.43 cm x 19.05 cm x 5.3975 cm
Object Name:
travel kit
personal hygiene product
Object Type:
Personal Hygiene Products
Place made:
United States: New York, New York City
United States: Connecticut, Bridgeport
Credit Line:
Gift of Alan & Elaine Levitt
ID Number:
1985.0460.241
Catalog number:
1985.0460.241
Accession number:
1985.0460
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Beauty and Hygiene Products: Fragrance
Beauty and Hygiene Products: Hair Removal
Beauty and Hygiene Products: Marketed to Men
Beauty and Hygiene Products: Oral Care
Beauty and Health
Beauty and Hygiene Products: Hair Care and Enhancement
Beauty and Hygiene Products: Skin
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a0-dd6a-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
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Breck Tender Hair Glow Shampoo for Color Treated Hair

Maker:
John H. Breck, Inc.  Search this
Physical Description:
cardboard (packaging material)
glass (container material)
paper (container material)
Measurements:
overall, box: 5 5/8 in x 2 5/8 in x 1 3/4 in; 14.2875 cm x 6.6675 cm x 4.445 cm
overall, bottle: 5 1/4 in x 2 1/4 in x 1 1/2 in; 13.335 cm x 5.715 cm x 3.81 cm
Object Name:
shampoo
hair care product
Other Terms:
Hair Care Products; Cosmetics
Place made:
United States: Massachusetts, Springfield
Date made:
after 1962
Web subject:
Hair Care Products  Search this
Credit Line:
Gift of The Dial Corporation
ID Number:
1998.0251.01
Accession number:
1998.0251
Catalog number:
1998.0251.01
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Hair Care Products
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-00ce-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
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Moustache Comb

Retailer; distributor:
William Radoff Physicians Supplies  Search this
Maker:
Radcliff, C. H.  Search this
Suzanne  Search this
Physical Description:
plastic (product material)
paper (packaging material)
Measurements:
average spatial: 8 cm x 5.5 cm x .3 cm; 3 1/8 in x 2 3/16 in x 1/8 in
Object Name:
comb, moustache
hair care product
Other Terms:
Comb, French Moustache; Personal Hygiene
Place made:
United States: New York, New York City
France
Sold:
United States: New York, New York City
Credit Line:
Gift of Dr. Steven Radoff
ID Number:
1993.0014.36
Catalog number:
1993.0014.36
Accession number:
1993.0014
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a9-adab-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1127378
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Farrah Fawcett Shampoo with Vitamins and Minerals

Maker:
Faberge  Search this
Physical Description:
plastic (container material)
paper (container material)
Measurements:
overall (including lid): 20.5 cm x 9.5 cm x 2.5 cm; 8 1/16 in x 3 3/4 in x 31/32 in
lid: 3 cm x 2.5 cm; 1 3/16 in x 31/32 in
overall: 8 in x 3 1/2 in x 1 3/8 in; 20.32 cm x 8.89 cm x 3.4925 cm
Object Name:
shampoo
hair care product
Place made:
United States: California, Los Angeles, Hollywood
Date made:
ca 1978
Web subject:
Hair Care Products  Search this
ID Number:
2010.0213.008
Accession number:
2010.0213
Catalog number:
2010.0213.008
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Beauty and Hygiene Products: Hair Care and Enhancement
Hair Care Products
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ad-7242-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1414216
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Minipoo Dry Shampoo

Maker:
Stephanie Brooke Company  Search this
Physical Description:
cardboard (packaging material)
magnesium carbonate (product active ingredients)
talc (product active ingredients)
Measurements:
overall: 5 1/4 in x 2 1/4 in x 1 1/2 in; 13.335 cm x 5.715 cm x 3.81 cm
Object Name:
shampoo
hair care product
Place made:
United States: New Jersey, Jersey City
Date made:
1960s
Web subject:
Hair Care Products  Search this
ID Number:
2010.0213.009
Accession number:
2010.0213
Catalog number:
2010.0213.009
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Hair Care Products
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ad-7243-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1414219
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Dollard's Herbanium Extract or Vegetable Hair Wash

Maker:
Dollard and Company  Search this
Physical Description:
cardboard (packaging material)
paper (container material)
glass (container material)
Measurements:
overall, box: 6 3/4 in x 3 1/2 in x 2 in; 17.145 cm x 8.89 cm x 5.08 cm
overall, bottle: 6 in x 3 1/4 in x 2 in; 15.24 cm x 8.255 cm x 5.08 cm
Object Name:
shampoo
hair care product
Other Terms:
Cosmetics
Place made:
United States: Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Date made:
1906-1918
Web subject:
Hair Care Products  Search this
ID Number:
MG.293320.0953
Catalog number:
293320.0953
Accession number:
293320
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Hair Care Products
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-c414-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1297982
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Ayer's Hair Vigor - for Restoring Color to Faded and Gray Hair

Maker:
Dr. J. C. Ayer and Company  Search this
Physical Description:
glass (container material)
Measurements:
overall: 7 1/2 in x 3 1/4 in x 1 3/8 in; 19.05 cm x 8.255 cm x 3.4925 cm
Object Name:
hair dressing
hair care product
Other Terms:
Hair Dye; Cosmetics
Place made:
United States: Massachusetts, Lowell
Subject:
Hair Care Products  Search this
ID Number:
MG.293320.0962
Catalog number:
293320.0962
Accession number:
293320
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-d2f9-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1298011
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Septone Soap - A Shampoo - Riker's

Maker:
Riker Laboratories, Inc.  Search this
Physical Description:
paper (container material)
cardboard (packaging material)
glass (container material)
alcohol, 20% (product active ingredients)
Measurements:
overall, box: 5 1/4 in x 2 1/2 in x 1 3/4 in; 13.335 cm x 6.35 cm x 4.445 cm
overall, bottle: 5 in x 2 1/4 in x 1 3/4 in; 12.7 cm x 5.715 cm x 4.445 cm
Object Name:
shampoo
hair care product
Other Terms:
Cosmetics
Place made:
United States: New York, New York City
United States: Massachusetts, Boston
Date made:
ca 1902 - 1923
Web subject:
Hair Care Products  Search this
ID Number:
MG.293320.0963
Catalog number:
293320.0963
Accession number:
293320
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Hair Care Products
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b4-37ce-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1298012
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Jergens Violet Glycerine Shampoo

Maker:
Andrew Jergens Company  Search this
Physical Description:
paper (container material)
cork (container material)
coconut oil (product active ingredients)
glass (container material)
olive oil (product active ingredients)
alcohol, 9% (product active ingredients)
Measurements:
overall: 7 1/8 in x 2 3/4 in x 1 3/4 in; 18.0975 cm x 6.985 cm x 4.445 cm
Object Name:
shampoo
hair care product
Other Terms:
Cosmetics
Place made:
Canada: Ontarian, Perth
United States: New York, New York City
United States: Ohio, Cincinnati
Date made:
ca 1913 - 1923
Web subject:
Hair Care Products  Search this
ID Number:
MG.293320.0969
Catalog number:
293320.0969
Accession number:
293320
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Hair Care Products
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-d534-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1298038
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Hall's Vegetable Sicilian Hair Renewer

Maker:
R. P. Hall & Company  Search this
Physical Description:
metal (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 1/4 in x 5 1/8 in x 7 1/4 in; .635 cm x 13.0175 cm x 18.415 cm
Object Name:
advertising device, sign
hair care product
Place made:
United States: New Hampshire, Nashua
Date made:
after 1864
Subject:
Advertising Devices  Search this
Hair Care Products  Search this
ID Number:
MG.293320.3066
Accession number:
293320
Catalog number:
293320.3066
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-cde0-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1299681
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Paul Westphal's Auxiliator for the Preservation of the Hair

Physical Description:
glass (overall material)
metal (overall material)
Measurements:
overall: 3/8 in x 8 3/8 in x 6 5/8 in; .9525 cm x 21.2725 cm x 16.8275 cm
Object Name:
advertising device, sign
hair care product
Date made:
ca 1910
Subject:
Advertising Devices  Search this
ID Number:
MG.293320.3047
Accession number:
293320
Catalog number:
293320.3047
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-dd21-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1301218
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Barry's Tricopherous for the Skin or Hair

Physical Description:
green (overall color)
glass (overall material)
green ware (overall popular color name)
rectangular bottle (overall shape)
narrow mouth (overall shape)
Measurements:
overall: 6 in x 2 1/4 in x 1 3/8 in; 15.24 cm x 5.715 cm x 3.4925 cm
Object Name:
scalp treatment
hair care product
hair dressing
Other Terms:
Bottle, OTC Preparation; Containers
Place made:
United States: New York, New York City
Date made:
ca 1850-1860
Subject:
Hair Care Products  Search this
ID Number:
MG.M-10755.01
Catalog number:
M-10755.01
256193.348
Accession number:
256193
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ad-eb19-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_1449584
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Lavona (De Composee)

Maker:
H.M.Smith  Search this
Physical Description:
alcohol, 25 % (drug active ingredients)
Measurements:
overall: 4 5/8 in x 1 5/8 in x 1 1/8 in; 11.7475 cm x 4.1275 cm x 2.8575 cm
Object Name:
otc preparation
hair care product
Other Terms:
Patent Medicines; Drugs; Liquid
Place made:
United States: New York, New York City
France: ÃŽle-de-France, Paris
United Kingdom: England, London
Date made:
after 1906
Subject:
Hair Care Products  Search this
Credit Line:
Department of Health, Education and Welfare, Food and Drug Administration
ID Number:
MG.274347.218
Catalog number:
274347.218
Accession number:
274347
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b3-497e-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_716082
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Brooks' Bears-Foot Ointment

Maker:
William Brooks Medicine Company  Search this
Measurements:
overall: 2.5 cm x 5 cm x 5 cm; in x 1 15/16 in x 1 15/16 in
box: 2 in x 2 in x 7/8 in; 5.08 cm x 5.08 cm x 2.2225 cm
tin: 3/4 in x 1 7/8 in; x 1.905 cm x 4.7625 cm
Object Name:
otc preparation
veterinary product
Other Terms:
Patent Medicines; Drugs; Non-Liquid
Place made:
United States: Tennessee, Memphis
Date made:
ca 1900
Subject:
Rubs, Liniments & Ointments  Search this
Skin & Dermatology Drugs  Search this
Veterinary Products  Search this
Collection:
G.E. Damon Collection  Search this
ID Number:
MG.M-10409.03
Catalog number:
M-10409
Accession number:
246707
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Beauty and Hygiene Products: Cure-alls
Beauty and Hygiene Products: Hair Care and Enhancement
Beauty and Health
Balm of America
Beauty and Hygiene Products: Skin
Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-5d83-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_716305
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Swissco Hair & Scalp Dressing

Maker:
Swissco Company  Search this
Physical Description:
alcohol,14% (product active ingredients)
glass (container material)
cardboard (packaging material)
Measurements:
overall: 6 3/8 in x 2 in x 1 5/8 in; 16.1925 cm x 5.08 cm x 4.1275 cm
Object Name:
hair care product
hair dressing
hair dye
Other Terms:
otc preparation; Cosmetics; Patent Medicines; Drugs; Liquid
Place made:
United States: Ohio, Cincinnati
Date made:
ca 1932
Subject:
Hair Care Products  Search this
ID Number:
MG.254865.16
Accession number:
254865
Catalog number:
254865.16
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-5ed7-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_716309
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Buckingham's Dye for the Whiskers

Maker:
R. P. Hall & Company  Search this
Measurements:
overall: 5 3/8 in x 2 in x 1 1/8 in; 13.6525 cm x 5.08 cm x 2.8575 cm
Object Name:
hair care product
hair dye, facial
Other Terms:
Cosmetics; Patent Medicines; Drugs; Liquid
Place made:
United States: Massachusetts, Lowell
Collection:
G.E. Damon Collection  Search this
ID Number:
MG.M-10417.03
Accession number:
246707
Catalog number:
M-10417.03
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-491d-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_716462
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Hill's Instantaneous Hair and Whisker Dye

Maker:
Century National Chemical Co.  Search this
Measurements:
overall, box: 4 3/8 in x 2 3/4 in x 1 3/4 in; 11.1125 cm x 6.985 cm x 4.445 cm
overall, bottle, larger: 3 5/8 in x 1 3/8 in x 1 in; 9.2075 cm x 3.4925 cm x 2.54 cm
overall, bottle, smaller: 3 1/4 in x 1 in x 3/4 in; 8.255 cm x 2.54 cm x 1.905 cm
Object Name:
hair care product
hair coloring, facial
Other Terms:
Hair Care Preparation; otc preparation; Cosmetics; Patent Medicines; Drugs; Liquid
Place made:
United States: New York, New York City
Date made:
ca 1910s
Copyright date:
1880
Subject:
Hair Care Products  Search this
ID Number:
MG.254865.23
Accession number:
254865
Catalog number:
254865.23
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-47e7-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_716469
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Buckingham's Dye for the Whiskers

Maker:
R. P. Hall & Company  Search this
Physical Description:
alcohol 33% (product active ingredients)
nitrate of silver (product active ingredients)
ammonia (product active ingredients)
water (product active ingredients)
sulphate of copper (product active ingredients)
Measurements:
overall: 5 1/4 in x 2 in x 1 1/8 in; 13.335 cm x 5.08 cm x 2.8575 cm
Object Name:
hair care product
hair dye, facial
Other Terms:
Hair Care Product, Whisker Dye; Cosmetics; Patent Medicines; Drugs; Liquid
Place made:
United States: Massachusetts, Lowell
Date made:
ca 1937
Product expiration date:
1937-10-19
Subject:
Hair Care Products  Search this
Collection:
G.E. Damon Collection  Search this
ID Number:
MG.M-10417.01
Catalog number:
M-10417.01
Accession number:
246707
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Data Source:
National Museum of American History
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-3b92-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:nmah_716471
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