Barry's Tricopherous for the Skin or Hair

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Description:

The indications or uses for this product, as described on its corresponding trade card (1988.3152.222):

For the Skin and Hair; "This incomperable preparation imparts an elegance and lustre to the hair which nothing else can effect. It renders it Beautiful, Luxuriant and Glossy, makes it curl, retain it in any desired position, and frees the scalp entirely from dandruff. It exhales the richest and most luscious perfume of flowers, and will not soil the most delicate fabric.

Date Made: ca 1850-1860

Location: Currently not on view

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

Subject: Hair Care Products

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

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Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: MG.M-10755 [dup25]Catalog Number: M-10755Accession Number: 256193Catalog Number: 256193.350

Object Name: scalp treatmenthair dressinghair care productOther Terms: Bottle, OTC Preparation; Containers

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

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-93dc-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_732606

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