DuSharme Hair Conditioner/Dressing and Dab -The Man's Hair Dressing

Description:

The indications or uses for this product as provided on its packaging:

DuSharme gives new beauty and manageability to the hair, protects and enhances hair coloring and permanents. It restores the softness, sheen, and pliability that harsh shampoos, sprays, permanents, coloring, and the sun steal from the hair. It never streaks or discolors! Recommended by leading hair stylists.

Dab, The Man’s Hair Dressing. Groom your hair he-man handsome! Massage a little DAB into the hair and scalp. Look debonair all day long! And you’re set for all night too! DAB leaves no tell-tale stains on any pillow case, upholstery, or your hat band. DAB’s for grooming, not greasing!

These two hair dressing products were packaged together and sold for one dollar as "Buy one - get one free." Dusharme, "the pearl of hair cremes" was targeted to women, and DAB, "the man's hair dressing," targeted to men. This item probably dates to the early 1960s.

Date Made: ca 1960

Maker: DuSharme Products

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: Minnesota, MinneapolisAssociated Place: United States: Louisiana, Saint Martinville

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

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Credit Line: The Fournet Drugstore Collection

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1985.0475.170.01Accession Number: 1985.0475Catalog Number: 1985.0475.170.01

Object Name: hair care producthair dressing

Measurements: overall: 6 1/8 in x 6 1/2 in x 1 5/8 in; 15.5575 cm x 16.51 cm x 4.1275 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746b2-483f-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_740682

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