Glostora for the Hair

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Description:

The indications or uses for this product as provided by the manufacturer are:

For Men: To Keep Hair Neat, Well-Groomed And Rich-Looking, For Women: To Add Gloss, Lustre, and Make Hair Easy to Manage

Date Made: mid 1920s - late 1930s

Maker: R. L. Watkins CompanySterling Remedy Company

Location: Currently not on view

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

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:

Credit Line: Gift of Mary E. and Joseph F. Melfi, Jr., Tupper's Drug Store, Summerville, South Carolina

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1980.0698.113Catalog Number: 1980.0698.113Accession Number: 1980.0698

Object Name: hair care productshampooOther Terms: Cosmetics; Patent Medicines; Drugs; Liquid

Physical Description: emsulsified cocoanut oil (drug material)Measurements: overall, box: 5 3/8 in x 2 1/8 in x 1 1/2 in; 13.6525 cm x 5.3975 cm x 3.81 cmoverall, bottle: 5 1/8 in x 1 7/8 in x 1 1/4 in; 13.0175 cm x 4.7625 cm x 3.175 cm

Metadata Usage: CC0

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a8-e829-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_716463

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