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Parisian Sage Hair Dressing and Tonic

National Museum of American History

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Object Details

Giroux Manufacturing Co.
Description
The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are:
For Dandruff, Falling Hair, Itching Scalp, and for helping Nature maintain the life, beauty and color of the hair. Women who wish beautiful, fluffy hair should use Parisian Sage daily.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Gary P. and Sandra Baden
after 1922
ID Number
1979.0798.230
accession number
1979.0798
catalog number
1979.0798.230
Object Name
hair tonic
hair care product
Object Type
Cosmetics
Other Terms
Hair Dressing; Hair Tonic; Patent Medicines; Drugs; Liquid
Physical Description
alcohol, 15% (product active ingredients)
Measurements
overall, box: 7 in x 2 3/4 in x 1 5/8 in; 17.78 cm x 6.985 cm x 4.1275 cm
overall, bottle: 5 5/8 in x 2 1/4 in x 1 3/8 in; 14.2875 cm x 5.715 cm x 3.4925 cm
place made
United States: New York, Buffalo
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Medicine and Science: Medicine
Health & Medicine
Beauty and Hygiene Products: Hair Care and Enhancement
Beauty and Health
National Museum of American History
subject
Hair Care Products
Record ID
nmah_716472
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ab-a02b-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

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