Improved Queen Double Strength Hair Dressing

Description:

Pink tin with gold-colored accents and floral design. Image of a woman's head in gold circle appears on front side with the words "FIT FOR A QUEEN" below, and "FOR MAKING HARSH STUBBORN / HAIR, SOFT GLOSSY AND LUXURIOUS" The text on back of the tin reads, "IMPROVED / QUEEN / A PERFECT / HAIR DRESSING / ABSOLUTELY HARMLESS / FOR BEAUTIFYING / STRENGTHENING AND PROMOTING / THE GROWTH OF THE HAIR / REMOVES DANDRUFF, RELIEVES / IRRITATED SCALP, GIVING RICH / LONG AND LUXURIOUS HAIR / HIGHLY PERFUMED." Directions printed on side of tin.

Date Made: ca 1930s

Maker: Newbro Mfg. Co.

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: Georgia, Atlanta

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

Exhibition:

Exhibition Location:

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1986.0873.06Accession Number: 1986.0873Catalog Number: 1986.0873.06

Object Name: hair dressingcosmetichair care product

Physical Description: metal (container material)Measurements: overall: 1 5/8 in x 1 3/4 in x 7/8 in; 4.1275 cm x 4.445 cm x 2.2225 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-95a3-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1212367

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