Albolene Baby Powder

Albolene Baby Powder

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Description
The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are:
A high grade, finely sifted toilet powder prepared from pure ingredients, adapted for use on delicate skin.
Location
Currently not on view
Object Name
powder, baby
personal hygiene product
date made
1940s-1950s
maker
McKesson and Robbins
place made
United States: New York, New York City
United States: Connecticut, Bridgeport
Measurements
overall: 4 1/2 in x 2 in; 11.43 cm x 5.08 cm
ID Number
1988.3089.100
catalog number
1988.3089.100
nonaccession number
1988.3089
Credit Line
Gift of Sidney U. Glaser
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Medicine and Science: Medicine
Health & Medicine
Beauty and Health
Beauty and Hygiene Products: Babies
Beauty and Hygiene Products: Skin
Data Source
National Museum of American History
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