Walker's Glossine - for Beautifying and Softening the Hair

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Object Details

referenced

Madam C. J. Walker

maker

Madam C. J. Walker Manufacturing Company

Description

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

For beautifying and softening the hair. Directions: Glossine is to be used only after the hair has been thoroughly cleaned. Use very little, not enough to make hair greasy.

Yellow metal tin with black print. Contents 1 oz. Label on top of tin reads: "WALKER'S / GLOSSINE / MADE BY / THE MADAM C. J. WALKER / MANUFACTURING CO. / INDIANAPOLIS, IND. / PRICE 35 CTS. / FOR BEAUTIFYING AND SOFTENING THE HAIR."

Madam C.J. Walker (1867-1919) was a successful beauty industry entrepreneur and philanthropist. In 1910, she established a manufacturing company in Indianapolis, Indiana, to produce her growing line of hair and beauty products for African Americans. By 1920, the Walker line included: Wonderful Hair Grower, Temple Grower, Witch Hazel Jelly, Tetter-Salve, Glossine, Vegetable Shampoo, Cold Cream, Vanishing Cream, Cleansing Cream, and Walker’s Supreme Face Powder.

date made

ca 1920s

ID Number

MG.293320.0970

accession number

293320

catalog number

293320.0970

Object Name

hair care product

hair dressing

Other Terms

Cosmetic; Cosmetics

Physical Description

metal (container material)

Measurements

overall: 3/4 in x 2 in; 1.905 cm x 5.08 cm

place made

United States: Indiana, Indianapolis

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Medicine and Science: Medicine

Health & Medicine

Beauty and Hygiene Products: Hair Care and Enhancement

Beauty and Health

Exhibition

Object Project

Exhibition Location

National Museum of American History

Data Source