Silver-Tone Shampoo

Description:

The Color-Tone Shampoo line was produced by the Helena Rubinstein Company from about 1950 to 1970. These products were not dyes, but were made from a "special formula" advertised as safe for children. They came in five different tones: Blonde, Silver, Gold, Brunette, and Redhead.

Silver-tone shampoo was marketed to eliminate yellowing and brassiness for gray or white hair. This bottle is dated around 1952 to 1957.

Date Made: 1952-1957

Maker: Helena Rubinstein

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: New York, New York City

Web Subject: Hair Care Products

Subject:

See more items in: Medicine and Science: Medicine, Health & Medicine, Beauty and Hygiene Products: Hair Care and Enhancement, Beauty and Health, Hair Care Products

Exhibition:

Exhibition Location:

Credit Line: Gift of Sidney Glaser

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1985.0481.373Catalog Number: 1985.0481.373Accession Number: 1985.0481

Object Name: shampoohair care product

Physical Description: glass (container material)plastic (container material)paper (container material)Measurements: overall: 4 3/8 in x 2 in x 1 1/4 in; 11.1125 cm x 5.08 cm x 3.175 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746ad-8f06-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1415323

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