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Minipoo Dry Shampoo

National Museum of American History

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Stephanie Brooke Company
Description
Minipoo Dry Shampoo was produced from the early 1940s through the late 1960s. Dry shampoos usually featured fuller’s earth, which was used to absorb excess oils. Minipoo was clearly marketed towards women, and advertisements indicated that one could use this shampoo while sick in bed. It was known as the ten-minute dry shampoo, convenient for "surprise dates," and children-approved because no soap would get in their eyes. Minipoo would also protect your permanent wave. It came with a disposable mitt for application. This particular package was probably produced by the Stephanie Brooke Company, of New Jersey, during the 1960s, when the advertising slogan was "When you can’t shampoo, Minipoo."
Location
Currently not on view
1960s
ID Number
2010.0213.009
accession number
2010.0213
catalog number
2010.0213.009
Object Name
shampoo
hair care product
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
place made
United States: New Jersey, Jersey City
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Medicine and Science: Medicine
Hair Care Products
Beauty and Hygiene Products: Hair Care and Enhancement
Health & Medicine
Beauty and Health
National Museum of American History
subject
Hair Care Products
Record ID
nmah_1414219
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ad-7243-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

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