Health & Medicine

The Museum's collections of medical science artifacts represent nearly all aspects of health and medical practice. Highlights include early X-ray apparatuses, such as one of Wilhelm Roentgen's tubes, penicillin mold from Alexander Fleming’s experiments, and Jonas Salk's original polio vaccine. More recent acquisitions include the first artificial heart implanted in a human, the earliest genetically engineered drugs, and materials related to David, the "Bubble Boy." Other artifacts range from artificial limbs and implant devices to bloodletting and dental instruments, beauty products, and veterinary equipment. The contents of a medieval apothecary shop and an 1890s drugstore form part of the collections, along with patent and alternative medicines. The collections also document the many differing perspectives on health and medical issues, from patients, family members, doctors, nurses, medical students, and out-of-the-mainstream health practitioners.

The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are:Presses You Hair in Place. Keeps Your Hair Pretty.Currently not on view
Description
The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are:
Presses You Hair in Place. Keeps Your Hair Pretty.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
after 1938
copyright date (on packaging)
1938
maker
Famous Products Co.
ID Number
1986.0933.03
catalog number
1986.0933.03
accession number
1986.0933
Currently not on view
Location
Currently not on view
date made
after 1949
trademark registered (Sweet Georgia Brown)
1949
maker
Valmor Products Co.
ID Number
1986.0933.01
catalog number
1986.0933.01
accession number
1986.0933
The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are:Slicks Hair In Place/For Men and Women/ Have Beautiful Hair/Have Straighter Looking Glossy HairCurrently not on view
Description
The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are:
Slicks Hair In Place/For Men and Women/ Have Beautiful Hair/Have Straighter Looking Glossy Hair
Location
Currently not on view
date made
after 1937
copyright date (on packaging)
1937
maker
Famous Products Co.
ID Number
1986.0933.02
accession number
1986.0933
catalog number
1986.0933.02
Currently not on view
Location
Currently not on view
maker
M&M Products Company
ID Number
1985.0475.256
catalog number
1985.0475.256
accession number
1985.0475
The indications or uses for this product as provided on its packaging:For best scalp and hair care, apply small amount directly to scalp as often as needed at least 3 times weekly.
Description
The indications or uses for this product as provided on its packaging:
For best scalp and hair care, apply small amount directly to scalp as often as needed at least 3 times weekly. For sheen rub small amount in palm and spread over entire head.
As hair rebuilder, apply freely to hair and scalp with weekly shampooing with Valberta Scalp Food Hormone Shampoo.
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1970
maker
Hair Research Laboratories
ID Number
1985.0475.489
catalog number
1985.0475.489
accession number
1985.0475
Currently not on view
Location
Currently not on view
date made
after 1949
maker
Valmor Products Co.
ID Number
1986.0933.04
catalog number
1986.0933.04
accession number
1986.0933
Currently not on view
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1910
maker
Overton Hygienic Mfg. Company
ID Number
1980.0698.126
accession number
1980.0698
catalog number
1980.0698.126
The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are:For Making Harsh Stubborn Hair Soft, Glossy, Luxurious, Removes DandruffCurrently not on view
Description
The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are:
For Making Harsh Stubborn Hair Soft, Glossy, Luxurious, Removes Dandruff
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1930-1940
maker
Exelento Medicine Company
ID Number
1979.0798.191
accession number
1979.0798
catalog number
1979.0798.191
Currently not on view
Location
Currently not on view
date made
ca 1960-1991
maker
House of Prayer
ID Number
2005.0100.073
catalog number
2005.0100.073
accession number
2005.0100

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